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The pool deck atop the Majesty of the Seas. Photo: Royal Caribbean International

Party Cruises: 10 Weekend Getaways at Sea

The exterior of Oceania's Marina.

Oceania's Marina: A Cruise Ship Fit for Foodies

Mickey and Minnie on deck during Disney Wonder's first-ever Alaska cruise. Photo: Disney Cruise Line

Disney Does Alaska: A Toddler's Take on Cruising

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A zipline lets passengers fly nine stories about the Boardwalk neighborhood, starboard to port.

Best Cruise Ships for Kids

Summer cruise to Geirangerfjord on Jewel of the Seas.

Iconic Cruise Itineraries: 10 Wondrous Journeys

Disney Dream at sea. Photo by Disney Cruise Line/David Roark

Disney Dream: A Magical Kingdom at Sea

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Southeast Alaska from the stern of Cruise West's <em>Spirit of Endeavour</em>

Cruisetours of the World: Seeing the Planet by Ship

Southeast Alaska from the stern of Cruise West's <em>Spirit of Endeavour</em>

10 Great Alaskan Small-Ship Cruises

Cyclists in front of the Acropolis, Athens

World's 10 Best Historic Cruise Ports

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The schooner Timberwind.

Tall Ship Adventures Bring Small-Scale Pleasures

Cruise to Antarctica: 11 Views of the Continent

Marina at Vouliagmeni, a picturesque peninsula, situated on the eastern edge of Athens

10 Best Mediterranean Cruise Ports

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Oasis of the Seas ship

10 Megaships That Live Up to Their Hype

The Gokstad ship in The Vikingskiphuset in Norway.

7 Time-Capsule Ships You Shouldn't Miss Visiting

First of all, the good news: Norovirus is very rarely deadly. It's more like a rotten hangover marked by a few days of nausea and, in some people, vomiting. The biggest risk, mostly to the eldery and infants, is dehydration. Norovirus can break out wherever people gather and mingle—schools, dorms, nursing homes—and ships with spotless cleanliness ratings can still fall victim to an outbreak.<br><br>It's also extremely common—only the cold is more prevalent. The <em>Explorer of the Seas</em> (above) set a record for the number of cases, but keep in mind that it's one of the larger ships afloat—when it was launched in 2000, it was in <em>the</em> largest class of cruise ship afloat—so there are more people cooped up and more to make queasy.

How to Avoid Getting Sick on a Cruise Ship

By Jason Cochran

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Historic Caribbean hurricane season track map

When is Hurricane Season? A Worldwide Guide

By Jason Cochran

Viking River Cruises ship on the Danube river in Budapest

10 Best River Cruises

Royal Caribbean's megaship Quantum of the Seas was so named because its designers wanted it to represent "a quantum leap forward."

Cool Stuff Aboard the Quantum of the Seas

By Jason Cochran

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An exterior shot of the Disney Cruise Ship, Magic

Disney Cruise Line: Disney Magic

Disney Fantasy at Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line: Disney Fantasy

The Disney Dream at Sea

Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream

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<p class="p1">Size: 83,000 gross tons</p>
<p class="p1">Number of Cabins: 877</p>
<p class="p1">Number of Cabins with Verandas: 362</p>
<p class="p1">Number of Passengers: 2713</p>
<p class="p1">Number of Crew: 950</p>
<p class="p1">Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.86</p>
<p class="p1">Year Built: 1999</p>

Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wonder

Passengers whoop it up onboard Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas

What to Do, What to Buy in the Top Caribbean Cruise Ports

Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship the Escape

Meet Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship, Escape

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Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas: A Photo Tour

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