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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.   Go>
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Norwegian Gem Suite Life
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Norwegian Gem offers budget-friendly luxury cruises from New York City with convenience and style.   Go>
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2010 Summer Cruise Prices Going Up
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NCL announces fleet-wide price hikes, following the same announcement by Carnival.   Go>
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Oceania Marina Shaping Up
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Oceania Cruises pulls the wraps off their brand new ship design.   Go>
3-03-10

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Traditionally Travel Agent's earnings have been based on commissions paid by cruise lines as compensation for selling their product; cruises. Go>
03-2-10

What to do When Ship Happens
by Paul Motter
Every once in awhile the cruise industry has a tough week, and this has been one of them.   Go>
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Celebrity Cruises Unveils "QSine"
by Janice Wald Henderson
New dining concept slated for soon to debut Celebrity Eclipse hopes to "Eclipse" the Competition   Go>
2-25-10

2009 Cruising Controversies
What calamities did the cruise industry sail through in 2009?   Go>
3-10-10

Bermuda 2010 Options
Bermuda is 20 square miles, but long and thin with 75 miles of coastline. Let's take a look at some of the ships visiting Bermuda in 2010   Go>
3-09-10

Princess to Build Newer, Bigger Ships
Princess orders two new mega-ships ships of 139,000-tons   Go>
3-05-10

Princess Brings Back the Bon Voyage Experience
Full details on the Princess bon voyage celebrations for guests and their sailing friends and family.   Go>
2-19-2010
 
Silversea to Host World Leader Summit
Join Condoleezza Rice, Mikhail Gorbachev and former Secretary of Defense William Perry on a Black Sea cruise.   Go>
2-16-2010
 
Truth About Single Cruises
by Paul Motter
The Love boat was a fantasy television series.
The real deal for single cruisers is not always so rosy.   Go>
03-10-10

Common Cruise Ship Courtesy
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.   Go>
2-12-10
 
For Kids, Carnival Spells F U N
The Carnival Youth Experience offers something for everyone in the family, even parents!   Go>
02-10-10
 
Costa Deliziosa Arrives
Costa delivers its new "Top of the Line" cruise ship for world cruises and exotic voyages.   Go>
02-10-10
 
Silversea Silver Spirit Reviewed
The official Cruisemates review for Silversea's Silver Spirit - just added to our cruise guide.   Go>
2-17-2010
 
Crystal: Foodies' Gem of Choice
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
 


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