If the current strong booking pattern holds into 2009, it’s time now to start thinking about next summer’s Europe cruise if you want to secure the ship, date and cabin of your choice. And, after taking cruises in European, Baltic, Mediterranean and Aegean waters, I’ve found the criteria for picking a ship  to be different than in [...]

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Oceania Cruises bundles airfare into the price of its cruises and will continue to do so for the 2009 Europe seasons, including 120 cities in the U.S. and Canada.  Oceania will offer 56 European voyages that range in length from 10 to 30 days and call at more than 80 ports and increase the number of overnight stays in port.  
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Last weekend, Wendy Perrin, Conde Nast Traveler’s consumer news editor, wrote an interesting article on her blog: “Cruises Are NOT the Best Way to Stretch Your Dollar in Europe”.   Wendy is one of the most highly respected travel  journalists in the industry so her opinion matters.  I suggest clicking on the title and reading her comments.
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For the cruise industry, Europe has turned into a goldmine thanks to the weak U.S. dollar.  Add to that, Europeans themselves, who have healthier economies than the United States, are taking cruises in increasing numbers.
Royal Caribbean has announced that it is adding another ship to the region for the 2009 summer and fall seasons and [...]

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Due to the weak U.S. dollar, Europe cruises have grown in popularity and most cruise lines will increase capacity in Europe next year as well. 
With its largest European deployment ever slated for 2009, Celebrity Cruises announced five ships, including two new vessels, will visit the region in a single European season for the first time in the [...]

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In 2008, Europe cruises fares are the lowest the Baltic, Great Britain, Eastern Europe and Western Mediterranean while sailings in the Greek Islands and Turkey have the highest price tags.  When budgeting a Europe cruise vacation,  keep in mind that this year airfare is higher and shore excursions will be pricier due to the increase in the value of the Euro over the U.S. dollar. 
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While you can still find space, Europe cruises are selling like hot cakes thanks to the weak U.S. dollar so I wouldn’t wait much longer if you plan to book in 2008.  While cruising is always a good value, it’s especially true in the Mediterranean, the Baltic, Greek Isles and British Isles.
 After taking numerous cruises [...]

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One of my very favorite ways to visit Europe is by riverboat.  Pure Bliss!  The best part is staying in port overnight, most often in the middle of a city with the best sightseeing only steps away.  And, since you purchase the cruise (including sightseeing, dining, cabin) in dollars, it’s still affordable despite the weak U.S. dollar.
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