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Cruise Listings
How to Choose the Right Cruise
There are a number of important considerations in selecting a cruise and many cruise lines to choose from. The cost of a cruise will include its price, plus extras, such as bar drinks, spa, excursions, and tips. The lengths of cruises range from as short as a couple of days to a week or two or longer.
Destination choice will determine your selection of ports of call. Determine whether the seating arrangement at dinner is fixed or flexible and how that meets your desire for socializing with other cruise vacationers. Balconies and ocean views add to the cost and enjoyment. Knowing whether dress is formal at times or more casual is helpful.
Spas, facilities to entertain children, and casinos might appeal to your needs. Cultural and educational tours may include lectures by noted authors, naturalists and historians.
Helpful sources for how to choose the right cruise, cruise reviews, and detailed cruise information
- http://cruises.about.com/:
Cruise news includes new ships and new destinations, numerous articles about how to select a cruise, what to pack, reviews, health and safety, cabin selection, and activities. A good first place to begin your cruise planning research.
- http://www.frommers.com/trip_ideas/cruise/: Regularly publishes lists of cruise discounts. Source of news stories about the cruise industry and cruise vacations. Frommers also offers information about other kinds of vacations and travel.
- http://www.epinions.com/Cruises:
Reviews of cruises from people, who have vacationed on cruises. Reviews are organized by cruise line, cruise destination, and geographic region. Includes a list of the top 10 cruises.
- http://www.cruisereport.com/:
Cruise reviews and rankings include a list of the top 10 itineraries. Editorials describe experiences aboard cruises. Cruise ship comparisons made.
- http://www.dmoz.org/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Cruises/Cruise_Lines/:
Open Directory Project (ODP) list of cruise lines with brief descriptions and website links.
- http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Cruises/Themed_Cruises/:
Open Directory Project (ODP) list of themed cruises with brief descriptions and website links. Cruises with a theme focus on a specific common interest, such as dance, murder mysteries, science fiction, music, or computers.
- http://www.cruising.org/:
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the trade organization for the cruise industry. Works to promote cruising to the public. Helps train travel agents and offers public relations and advertising.
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- "Canada aids cruise ship stuck in the Arctic Ocean", "Cruise ship exploring Northwest Passage runs aground" (August 30, 2010)
- "Titanic Expedition Captures New Images of Famous Shipwreck" (August 30, 2010)
- Video: "Cruiseship vs sailboat with breakdown" (August 29, 2010)
- "Travel Picks: 10 top cruise ships", "Arthur Frommer's best bargain vacations" (August 28, 2010)
- "Alaska cruise ship waste battle rages on" (August 27, 2010)
- Cruise News: "Carnival unveils the Magic", "A pub, John, but not as we know it" (August 25, 2010)
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- Video - Cruise News: "Emerald Princess Fort Lauderdale Sail off Party" (August 23, 2010)
- "B.C. waters a 'toilet bowl' of raw sewage - Cruise ships using Canada as dumping ground, critics say" (August 21, 2010)
- "FBI investigates rape on Bahamas Celebration" (August 19, 2010)
- Ships and Dip Cruise: "Sailing February 6-11, 2011 from Miami ... Barenaked Ladies will be your hosts ... joined by Ships and Dip favorites Guster" (June 10, 2010)
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