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The industry has made real progress in handling and reporting those rare instances of crimes aboard ship.  Go>
5-09-08
 
Celebrity Solstice: Innovative Style
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5-07-08
 
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Cruises for Mom
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5-04-08
 
My Cruise on Silverseas' Silver Cloud -- Part II
In Part 2 of this two-part review, CruiseMates contributor E. Schlenk continues his detailed review of his recent cruise on the Silver Cloud.  Go>
5-01-08
 
My Cruise on Silverseas' Silver Cloud -- Part I
In Part 1 of this two-part review, CruiseMates contributor E. Schlenk gives us some insight into luxury cruising on the Silver Cloud.  Go>
4-29-08
 
Carnival Freedom Virtual Cruise
Join Kuki and 80 Cruisemates as they sail together across the Atlantic on Carnival Freedom. Daily Updates.  Go>
4-27-08
 
NCL Introduces the F3 Stateroom
F3 is the code-phrase for the third generation of "Free-style" cruising as defined by Norwegian Cruise Lines.  Go>
4-25-08
 
Cruising and All That Jazz
Jazz Cruises hit a high note on the high seas with full-ship music cruise charters that fill the bill.  Go>
4-23-08
 
How to Bargain in Foreign Ports
Souvenir sellers in foreign ports have different customs. How to get the most for your money without offending.  Go>
4-21-08
 
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Caribbean Princess April '08 Gallery
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Celebrity Summit
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A very relaxing and above average cruise experience. We are doing this again on a different itinerary in a few months time with the same cruise line.

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