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New Line easyCruise Promises Little -- and That Might Be a Lot

For most cruise lines, the business model is pretty consistent: keep developing more and better cabin amenities, dining venues, kids programming, and entertainment options, and sail…

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Water, Water Everywhere: Sail 'Round the World with Frommer's Cruise News

10.5 Million Cruising Fans Can't Be WrongUsually when cruises are mentioned in the mainstream media, it's bad news: engine problems, an outbreak of stomach virus, or an encounter with…

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Cruising Yankee-Style: River & Coastal Cruises in New England, New York & Eastern Canada

Hard as it might be for people in the northeast to believe it, winter really is over, and after winter comes spring, and after spring comes summer. Typically, in the cruise world, that…

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Ahoy, Savings! Cruise Lines Keep Costs Down Below

Crystal Two-Night Sampler Offers Taste of LuxeCrystal Cruises (tel. 888/799-4625; www.crystalcruises.com) is offering an appetizer for anyone who wants to try a luxury cruise without…

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Big Ship, Little Ship, Old Ship, New Ship: We've Got All the News

MSC Cruises Unveils Design for Megaship MusicaContinuing its intended move into the big time, MSC Cruises (tel. 800/666-9333; www.msccruises.com) last week unveiled details of its…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: NCL's Pride of Aloha Revisited

When last we visited Pride of Aloha, the first of three U.S.-flagged ships Norwegian Cruise Line (tel. 800/327-7030, www.ncl.com) plans to deploy in the Hawaiian islands, it was to…

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Take a Canal Cruise & Barge in on Europe

There are many ways to tour Europe, but very few take you off road and into the countryside. A wonderful alternative to tour buses, ocean liners and trains -- and the crowds and chaos…

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Surf the Web, Cut the Queue & Pre-Book Your Way to a More Relaxing Cruise

Megaships are great, right? They've got more restaurant choices than the old midsize ships, more entertainment choices, more activities, spas with fancier treatments, and all sorts of…

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Frommer's Cruise News: Go Below the Surface to See What's Happening

Read on for the latest on kosher itineraries, onboard lectures, personal shoppers, towel animals, culinary cruises and more.Celebrity Cruises Teams with National Geographic Traveler…

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Frommer's Cruise News: Take in a Lecture, Watch a Regatta, Hang with NASCAR Drivers and More

Silversea Taps Adventurers for "Spirit of Exploration" SeriesPersonally, cruise ship lectures have always conjured up images of Victorians at the Explorer's Club, listening to the…

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Beyond Valentine's Day: Tying the Knot, Cruise-Ship Style

You've bought the candy and flowers. You've made reservations at your sweetie's favorite restaurant. Maybe you've even bought some sexy underwear for the occasion. But what happens…

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The Early Bird Gets the Cruise . . . Usually

So, you've decided to take a cruise. A cruise to the Caribbean next January. Ahhhh, you can already taste the salty air and smell that suntan oil. You're in the cabin, all snug and…

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Sip the Sweet Life: Sample Luxury Lines on Short-Term Itineraries

Do you dream of moving up the cruise chain, graduating from the big megas to the much smaller and more refined luxury ships? Do you hunger for truly elegant service that harkens back…

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It's Cruise Wave Season: Book Your Cruises Now at Lower Costs for Sailings Throughout the Year

Here's some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar deals may…

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European Cruises Offer Value for Cash-Poor Americans

Whatever happened to the U.S. dollar? Once the undisputed heavyweight champ among international currencies, it's fallen into such a slump over the past four years that economists and…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call

Planning an Alaska cruise or cruisetour this year? Here's a word of advice. Book it now or you may be out of luck. If that sounds like something the cruise operators say every year, be…

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Ring in the New Year with a Cruise Vacation that Fits your Budget

It's that time of year to plan out and book your cruise. We've gathered up the most interesting and affordable itineraries currently available.Crystal Adds Low-Priced Alaska Cruise to…

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It's No Wonder Cruis'n with the Mouse is So Popular

Disney's the big cheese when it comes to family fun. Mickey's two cruise ships, the Wonder and Magic, are especially proficient at offering lots for families to enjoy together -- and a…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: The Maine Windjammer Association

Head to Maine and the antique schooners of the Maine Windjammer Association, a collective of fourteen privately owned classic schooners offering sail-powered summer trips along the…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Imperial Majesty Cruises

With the major cruise lines launching and ordering a passel of giant new ships, we thought it'd be fun to take a look at the oldest cruise ship currently serving the American market,…

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First Look: Valor, Another Carnival Wow'er

Carnival has just spawned another floating tribute to whimsy and wow in the new 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor that debuted in Miami last week. A mirror image of sisters Conquest and…

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Cruise News: Famous Faces, New Ships, Wine Tastings and More

We look into new ships, celebrities on sailings, an earthquake, wine tastings and more in this early December roundup.

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If a Cell Phone Rings on the Lido Deck and No One Hears It Ring, Did It in Fact Ring?

Cellular service on ships is here, and getting more pervasive every week.

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The Real Cost of Cruising

Initial prices are indeed the lowest they've been in years, but you'll still need to figure in all the extras you can be charged once you're onboard ship.

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What's New and News in Cruising

Learn about the restoration of an classic explorer, free legs to Beijing, Melissa Etheridge performances, a family vacation sweepstakes and more in this cruise news roundup.