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Don't Miss the Boat with the Latest Cruise News
Carriers switch out ships on now and future rosters, cruises waaaay down under to Antartica, engine trouble for the Norwegian Star and more in this cruise news roundup.
Can I Sea Some ID? The ABCs of Cruise Line Age Policies
If you happen to be a civilized teen looking to cruise solo with a friend or two, you're basically out of luck. Here are the age policies of the major lines.
New Princess Vessel Shines on Inaugural Sailings
Princess is on a roll. Just one year after it scored big with the beautiful Coral Princess and Island Princess, the Love Boat line has topped itself by launching one of the best new…
Celebrity Evolves on New Galapagos Sailings
Celebrity Cruises' new adventure-travel program features small expedition ships and unusual land add-ons. It's a far cry from Celebrity's normal ecological niche in the megaship world,…
What's Doing in Cruising
We report on Holland's recommended onboard tipping policies, NCL's ship renaming and new itineraries, pre-booking spa appointments online and celebrity lectures rosters.
Paying (Relative) Peanuts for Top-Shelf Cruises
It's a different story these days with luxury cruises going for half the typical fare from five years ago.
Gay Cruise Specialists Offer Community Travel at Sea
A number of agencies offer cruises for gay men and/or lesbians, either chartering a full ship outright or reserving blocks of cabins with cruise lines that are known to be particularly…
Journey Across Asian Paths Less Traveled
March 10, 2004 -- Though Asia is becoming more familiar to seasoned American travelers, big hunks of it remain nearly unknown. Most of the time, that translates to "expensive," but we…
River-Cruise Companies Offer Slow Boats Cheap around China, Italy, and France
February 26, 2004 -- River cruising is a quiet little corner of the cruise world that deserves more attention, offering the ultimate leisurely retreat. The pace is slow, the waters…
Get the 411 on This Week's Cruise News
A sunken vessel prevents others from leaving New Orleans, the world's largest retailer gets in the travel game, D-Day memorial itineraries and more in issue's new roundup.
Teen Spirit: Keeping the Kids Content at Sea
To keep the peace as more families cruise with teens, cruise lines are designing bigger and better teen hangout areas to accommodate them.
Touring the Ports of Europe, Upscale and Intimate
You can find yourself squeezing onto sweaty buses and shuffling with the masses to some over-crowded attraction; Europe's top spots are jammed with tourists in the summer. Is there a…
The Chosen Voyage: New Company Puts the Kosher into Cruising
One company has just begun offering the cruise industry's only all-kosher experience aboard Windstar's motor-sail vessel Wind Surf, one of the most attractive ships in the Caribbean.
Baby Onboard: Tips for Smooth Sailing
Though a cruise can be among the most convenient vacations for families with kids under two, before you take the plunge, be sure to choose a baby-friendly ship.
Cruise News Roundup: A Quick Brief on Developing Stories
We've got seven snapshots of events currently taking shape across the industry including confiscated ships, new construction, port renovations and more.
Bankruptcy Update: Royal Olympia Surrenders Ships to Creditors
The Royal Olympia subsidiaries that filed for Chapter 11 in December will turn over the its ships to be sold at state auction, in return for release from their financial obligations.
NCL's Pride of America Sinks at Shipyard, Delaying Launch
While NCL has not released exact details of a new schedule, representatives said the delay would be a matter of 'months rather than weeks.'
Proud Mary: Cunard's QM2 Makes Her Big Debut
After more than five solid years of development, design, and construction, the world's most anticipated ship has finally arrived.
Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Radisson Seven Seas
Matt Hannafin provides this in-depth look at Radisson, plus we've got a bonus for Frommer's readers only.
Affordable, Small Group Tours to South America: Bolivia It or Not!
January 9, 2004 -- Giant-sized, land-locked Bolivia in South America is rarely visited by...anyone. As we report in Frommer's South America, the country sees only 300,000 tourists a…
From Ship to Shore, Here's the Latest Cruise News
Read on for another installment in the continuing saga of Royal Olympia's bankruptcy; plus we announce a new South Pacific sailing on Windjammer and report on Holland America's cabin…
The Zen of Cruise Line Shore Excursions
If a tree falls in the forest but the excursion to see it is sold out, does it really fall? Who knows, but to help assure that that doesn't happen, cruise lines are offering prebooking…
Save Our Ship: Royal Olympia Bankruptcy Update
The besieged cruise line alters course after its original Chapter 11 filing: some cruises are cancelled, others are not, and the situation keeps changing.
European River Cruises: The Slow, Civilized Way to Tour
Increasingly popular with American travelers, plying the tamer rivers and canals provides a soothing alternative to megaship cruising. Here's everything you need to know.
Cruise News Breaks like the Waves on the Shore
A line files for bankruptcy and cancels its trips while another announces a relocation to New Jersey for its homeport. Plus, we look at a new Polish river cruise, a cultured outing for…