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with Jason Leppert
CruiseMates Cruise Answer Guide with "The Answer Guy," Jason Leppert. Have a question about cruising? He'll answer it here. Go>

The Kuki Side of Cruising

with Kuki
All the antics of our Wacky CruiseMates Cruise Director, Kuki, here for your pleasure! Go>

Cruise Culinary Guide

with Janice Wald Henderson
CruiseMates Cruise Cuisine Guide with renowned food critic Janice Wald Henderson. How cruise cuisine rates in the gourmet world - not all cruise lines are created equally. Go>

Message Boards HOT TOPIC!

Kicked Off for missing drill on Back2Back cruise?
An Industry newsletter I receive just reported the following - that an 84-year-old lady and her 90-year-old husband were escorted off the Seabourn Sojourn this week after she refused to attend the muster drill...UPDATE: the couple will receive a refund.

Reader Review of the Week

American Queen
by Jeff VanDerford, USA: River Cruise, April 13, 2012
The folks at Great American Steamboat Company were anxious to please, and they succeeded; our expectations were met on every level...Nice people were encountered everywhere, most especially the friendly, helpful crew. Overall, this cruise was well worth every penny we spent, and I wouldn't hesitate to go again, perhaps on the upper Mississippi or the Civil War-themed cruise.
-- 1000's of Reader Reviews here!

CruiseMates Group Cruises

Carnival Breeze in Europe, June 2012
An incredible itinerary at a price to make anyone happy. See Europe for $100 a day!

Royal Princess in Europe, October 2013
See the Mediterranean and enjoy a relaxing Transatlantic voyage onboard the brand new Royal Princess!

Cruise Trivia Game

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Family Cruising

Focus on children's facilities and programs on all major cruise lines. Go>

Singles Cruising

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How to Complain to a Cruise Line and Get Results
	by Paul Motter A poll of our readers finds surprises in the most effective ways to get satisfaction for problems -- including financial compensation.

The Dreaded Cruise Ship Virus
	by Paul Motter Although not unique to cruises, the Norovirus is often associated with ships but is still avoidable onboard.

Tipping Guidelines for Cruisers
	by Paul Motter While some cruise lines are all-inclusive, most others expect passengers to reward gratuities according to proper cruise etiquette.

Free Cruise Scams Return
	by Paul Motter Slick language and flashy images attempt to lure postcard recipients with false promises.

How to Pack for ANY Cruise
	by Paul Motter Every week someone in our forums will ask "I am taking a cruise to [fill in the blank]. How should I pack?"

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