A very significant portion of the cruise industry these days view their target audience to be families. It's rather obvious if you look at their marketing, as ... Go> 04-04-12
Carnival Triumph was seized by order of a federal magistrate on Saturday citing a lawsuit filed by the family of Siglinde Stumpf, a German tourist who ... Go> 03-31-12
In 2013 Princess Cruise Line will debut it's newest cruise ship; Royal Princess. At 141,000 gross tons, and capable of carrying 3800 passengers, she will in fact be the 3rd ship to ... Go> 03-28-12
At least in terms of "Caribbean cruising", the main stream contemporary cruise lines have always felt their #1 competition came from sea-side all inclusive land based resorts. The ... Go> 03-21-12
Go directly to the complete guide to cruising with something for everyone. The first 10 articles offer every trick we can conjure on how to save money and get the most out of your cruise. 03-19-12
You'll have to forgive the sensationalistic headline. I don't really believe that sexism is rampant throughout the cruise industry. But...I do think the value of the feminine ... Go> 03-14-12
With literally hundreds of media outlets covering the cruise industry with almost microscopic coverage, there are very few secrets about the industry that are unexposed. However, in ... Go> 03-07-12
From step 1- choosing a cruise, to booking a cruise, to preparing for your cruise, to shipboard activities, to port of call tours, though it may seem complicated, cruising ... Go> 02-29-12
Theme cruises have become a significant part of the cruise industry. There are all variety of music cruises; from rock and roll legends cruises, to smooth ... Go> 02-22-12
While every type of business depends on repeat business, I believe there are few with such a loyal customer base as cruising. On virtually every ... Go> 02-15-12
by Paul Motter
A poll of our readers finds surprises in the most effective ways to get satisfaction for problems -- including financial compensation.
02-13-12
Winter comes and cruisers minds turn to escaping to the warmth of the Caribbean. That statement has been true for many years, and continues to be ... Go> 02-08-12
On Jan. 26, 2012, in the United States, it became law that in the interests of public transparency, airlines publish pricing which includes all taxes. This law allows the people searching ... Go> 02-01-12
Two Manhattan-based law firms vowing to defend all of the victims of the Concordia disaster may face hurdles in bringing a class action lawsuit to the ... Go> 01-30-12
by Paul Motter
A gourmand's delight, the Marina proudly prepares a cornucopia of culinary creations that rival the food offerings on luxury lines. 01-26-12
Note: This blog post (below) was written prior to the Costa Corcordia tragedy, and originally intended to run last week. I held it back a week ... Go> 01-25-12
by Janice Wald Henderson
Nobu Matsuhisa, will grace a Crystal Serenity sailing with his presence, personally preparing dishes and teaching a cooking class. 01-24-12
I originally wrote a blog on a different topic for today, but due to the tragic events involving the Costa Concordia this past week, I've chosen ... Go> 01-18-12
Over the years we've had quite a number of CruiseMates Group Cruises. They're all great fun because of the comraderie, and the fun events that the ...Go> 01-11-12
People who have cruised previously are quite likely the #1 reason new people choose to cruise for the first time. Whether it's family members pushing you to join them ...Go> 01-04-12
