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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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
There's Something for Everyone: A Grab Bag of Cruise News
We've got Julie Andrews, kosher cruises, diving programs and more in this latest collection. You can't get more eclectic a mix than that.
Toddlers on Board: The Best Ships for Toting the Tots
What does it take to make a cruise with under-3s reasonably enjoyable? It's no small feat when two isn't always terribly cute.
Same-Sex Sailings: A Threat to the Status Quo?
According to a recent poll, forty-eight percent of women have taken women-only vacations, and nearly 90 percent seriously consider it. The question is, would similar numbers of men…
A Seachange from Cheap to Cheaper for Upcoming Cruises
October 27, 2004 -- We've rounded up what we believe are the most interesting offers out there: budget-priced deals, luxury lines, discounted steamboat journeys, free airfare and…
Yo, Ho, Ho, Ho! Hitting the High Seas for the Holidays
October 27, 2004 -- Tis the season to be sailing... There's nothing quite like spending the holidays on the high seas. Even on the newest, splashiest ships, the mood is warm and fuzzy.…
Stay Afloat with the Latest Cruise News
The cruise industry is consistenly inconsistent -- but in a good way. Lines retire the old and bring out the new in way of itineraries, ships, activities and services. We're here to…
Fair Prices for the Land of the Pharaohs
October 21, 2004 -- Egypt is a once in a lifetime trip. The kind of place you know you won't be back to soon but dream about forever. The Nile is as wide and mystical as people say.…
Cruise Savings: Top Sails for Bottom Prices
October 13, 2004 -- We've cherry-picked the best deals that a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at…
The Beer-Drinker's Guide to Cruising, Part II
Which cruise lines offer the best selection and most interesting brews, which ships offer the best beer-drinker's ambience and amenities, and which brews rank among the favorite beers…
All the Cruise News That's Fit to Float
We'll take a look at the return to normal in Florida, plus you can learn about getting married at sea, how to cook and what to drink in our cruise news compendium.
Ahoy Mickey! What We Like About Disney Cruises
Disney's Wonder and Magic consistently command higher rates than other family-friendly big ship peers, yet sail full week after week. Here's why.
The Beer-Drinker's Guide to Cruising, Part I
Matt Hannafin does the hard work, cruising and sampling beers in every port.
All Aboard for September Cruise News
In the latest news roundup, cruise lines get shipshape after the hurricane season, Wynonna Judd sings, Katie Couric becomes a godmother, Cruise West smartens up, Clipper Cruise Lines…
Vietnam: The New Sea and Be Seen Port
September 23, 2004 --No matter where you go in Southeast Asia you'll see a fascinating mélange of ancient cultures and customs thriving alongside the new. Wildly ornate temples dating…
Awash in Cruise Bargains
September 24, 2004 -- From short sprints in the Caribbean to long hauls in South America and Alaska, here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising…
The High Seas Go High Tech: September's First Wave of Cruise News
In this week's roundup, the high seas go high tech, a cruise line that takes the sting out of hosting a family reunion, plus details on who's building new ships, who's delaying…
Off the Map in Beringia: Small-Ship Line Cruise West Charts Remotest Alaska
An awful lot of people think they've seen Alaska. Thing is, those people have really only seen a tiny fraction of the Great Land -- and not even its most amazing parts.
Hurricane Frances Batters Florida Ports, Ivan Gathers Steam
September 9, 2004 -- Hurricane Frances made an all-points tour of Florida last week, forcing temporary closure of the state's commercial ports and the cancellation, rerouting, or…
Cruise Flash! The Latest News in Port and on the High Seas
In this latest roundup of cruise industry happenings, you'll find out why a cruiseline has apologized and issued refunds, what new programs are available on board for kids of all ages,…
Fast Greens on the Deep Blue Sea: Cruise Lines Offer Golf Excursions & Instruction
Today's ships are catering to golfers more than ever before. While practically all the major cruise lines offer some level of golf instruction, several go the extra mile.