I don’t think there’s any special interest you won’t find scheduled aboard a ship as a theme cruise.   We’ve had cougars, scrapbooks and geeks, just to name a few.  Now, those who hate the government don’t have to stay at home passively watching Fox News but can join other conservatives on a Tea Party cruise [...]

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iCruise.com, a national cruise travel agency, has  announced the launch of its new Cruise Finder app for iPhones, iPods and iPads. The free download will give travelers access to detailed information about hundreds of ships and thousands of cruise itineraries.
Cruise Finder™ provides a simple interface that allows users the ability to quickly [...]

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*** Does taking a cruise make you more amorous? — Getting your sex life in shipshape on a cruise
*** Since Royal Caribbean partially axed its program guaranteeing that the fare you book is  the best available, it is no longer the cruise industry’s best policy. Rating the Cruise Lines’ Price Protection Policies.
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Here’s a scenario many cruisers can relate to:  you’re eager to take a seagoing vacation aboard the ship of your dreams.  The problem is your spouse, sibling, child or best friend is dragging his or her feet because a cruise isn’t a vacation they’d ever consider.
They’d rather go hiking, play golf, photograph nature, take a [...]

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In 2011, the cruise industry is charting a global course by deploying a record number of  ships to  Europe and the Middle East.   Add to this, some of the largest ships in the cruise industry will spend a full season cruising in Europe.
In part the push to add ships to more areas outside the Western [...]

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If you’re considering a cruise vacation in 2010, it’s time to take a look at trends and changes that may affect the destination and ship you choose and how much you’ll pay. Here are five important trends to to help you find a terrific deal on the ship and cruising region of your [...]

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According to Associated Press, some 60 crew members contracted Swine Flu aboard Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Sea.  Diagnosed while the ship was in the port of Villefranche-sur-Mer in France, they were confined to their cabin as Voyager sailed to the next port of call.
Will the fear of catching swine flu keep you from taking a cruise ship if [...]

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Finally some good economic news:  Carnival Corporation has announced that it will suspend fuel supplements for its six brands — Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, the Yachts of Seabourn and Costa Cruises — for all voyages departing on or after December 17, 2008.
Those who have booked cruises aboard one of the six [...]

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While cruisers may be hesitant to book vacations because of economic uncertainty, cruise lines are sweetening the pot in an attempt to attract them.  Today Royal Caribbean followed Carnival Corp.’s announcement that fuel supplements will no longer apply to new Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises bookings made on or after November 10, 2008 for [...]

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Bermuda, once one of the most popular cruise destination for cruisers from the Northeast, has seen a decrease in cruise ship visitors and will now attempt to lure them back by allowing gambling while vessels are in port.  And this year travel agents report that this year the demand for Bermud has significantly decreased. 
According to [...]

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