Early reports of technical difficulties have me hoping my 7-day Norwegian Epic transatlantic crossing will not be more "epic" than expected.
Go> 6-21-10
Once you get onboard a ship for your cruise, you can almost turn off your mind if you want to, and enjoy things as they come. However, to get to that point, there are things you can, and probably should do as basic preparation for your cruise.
Go> 6-1-09
In Part 1 I hopefully helped you through the booking process, so presuming you're booked, and have purchased the Travel Insurance, what's next in your planning agenda?
Go> 6-22-09
by Jim Graham
When the original Windjammer Barefoot Cruises went belly-up it left a strongly loyal following. One new company claims to recreate the original magic.
Go> 6-08-10
Viking River Cruises: 10 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg on the Moscow River and the Stalin Canal becomes one of the most intriguing cruise I have ever experienced.
4-16-10
Carnival cuisine is surprisingly good, and the best food value in the cruise industry. Find out more about what's included in your cruise fare, Your Choice Dining, Wine Packages and more...
4-8-10
The $46 million defamation lawsuit over alleged Dali forgeries at cruise ship art auctions continues in Federal Court. See what the controversy is all about. 04-08-10
This U.S.-built ocean liner has held the commercial passenger Atlantic crossing speed record since 1952. Now it needs your help to stay afloat.
3-08-10
Our 2010 Cruisemates Cruise features chef Matt Sigel from season four Hell's Kitchen; We'll get behind the scenes at Hells' Kitchen onboard the brand new Norwegian Epic from NCL.
Go> 2-15-2010
Cruise ships are some of the best and last representative bastions of the finest in human courtesy and culture. Our readers give us their list of common courtesy suggestions for guests on cruise ships.
2-12-10
Nickelodeon launched its first family cruise the summer of 2008. Due to its success, NCL and Nickelodeon
now have a permanent partnership.
Go> 02-01-10
by Culinary Expert Janice Wald Henderson
After a thorough sampling, I believe Crystal serves some of the best food I have ever experienced at sea.
Go> 1-29-10
by Paul Motter
Silver Spirit is christened in Fort Lauderdale and begins life as a top of the line luxury cruise ship. We take a look at this 540-passenger vessel inside and out.
Go> 01-22-10
When you compare the costs of traveling via airline to a car trip, driving often makes better budgetary sense. Carnival has 15 drive-to port options.
Go> 01-14-10
by Paul Motter
Norwegian Epic Studio Staterooms will be sold to singles with NO Supplement! These 128 specially designed staterooms rooms share a common area - perfect for single cruisers!
Go> 01-13-10
The cruise industry witnessed a multitude of changes in 2010, but alas it was just the beginning.
Here's a look at what you can expect to see happen in the industry in 2011 - by Julian Assange.
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by Linda Pearl
Celebrity Eclipse puts a twist on the Solstice class from Celebrity with an Apple iLounge and Inventive cuisine in "QSine"
Go>Nov. 29, 2010
Amazingly one can find many people who've booked a cruise and when asked don't know what ship they are going on, or what ports of call they'll be visiting. They may know the name of the cruise line, and when asked where they are going may be just as likely to simply say "the Caribbean".
Go> 11-16-09
by David Beers
David Beers' excellent analysis of the Splendor fire, tough decisions by the captain and the heroism of cruise director John Heald.
Nov 12, 2010 Go>
Queen Elizabeth II officially names her third ship, her namesake Queen Elizabeth in Southampton, England, on October 11, 2010. The weather was beautiful and the performance went perfectly - the Cunard way. 10-13-10
The definition of Cruise 2.0 means balcony cabins, open-seating dining, broadway caliber entertainment, multiple dining venues at added costs and a Web component to every cruise. 10-14-10
While you can cruise to both Polar Regions, they are vastly different experiences. We'll examine the similarities and the differences.
Go> Sept. 13, 2010
Cruise with us on Norwegian Epic
Chef Matt Sigel's Cruise will sail on Norwegian Epic, October 30, 2010. Matt gained national notoriety as a contestant on season four of the highly rated Fox Network show "Hell's Kitchen."
"One of the best cruise newsletters!" says the Chicago Tribune.Subscribe Here
by Janice Wald Henderson
Cruise ships come and go, but hotels are "forever." To make the best of your Med cruise, here are some of the continent's best hotels
Go> August 14, 2010
by Janice Wald Henderson
Our culinary editor gives this luxury line the palate test. Will the food taste as good as it looks in these pictures?
Go> July 30, 2010
the autumn season between the end of summer and the beginning of the holidays is when the best cruise bargains appear.
Go> August 18, 2010
Theme Cruising Theme cruises are for like-minded people to sail together, attend conferences, share ideas, talk to each other, meet live and in person in groups large and small.
"CruiseMates Cruise Bargains Newsletter.Subscribe Here
