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Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas off Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, FL Nov 13, 2010
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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.
Cruise Ship Vacations, Cruise Reviews and Cruise Line News- "Face of the Siren who lured Captain Coward and his ship onto the rocks", "70,000 Tons of Metal", "Spirit Cruises Makes Debut", "Only Cruise I Would Take", "Key West Express" (February 3, 2012)
- Video - Cruise News: "Cunard - Queen Elizabeth Interior Design" (February 2, 2012)
- "Cruise To The Bahamas Whilst Polishing Your Sci-Fi Writing Skills" (February 1, 2012)
- "BSO and Feds Investigate Cruise Ship Death", "Suicide", "SC man fell to his death aboard Fantasy", "Death Aboard Liberty Of The Seas An Accident", "Best iPhone Apps for Cruisers" (January 31, 2012)
- "Costa Concordia waitress died after she gave life jacket to elderly man", "Cruise ships captain placed interesting order" (January 30, 2012)
- "American tourist, 26, jumps to his death on cruise ship in Bahamas", "Guest safety is captain's first responsibility" (January 29, 2012)
- "Carnival Sued for $100 Million Over Costa Concordia Disaster", "Passengers Call $14,400 Cruise Ship Compensation Insulting", "Barge to Hell Metal Cruise" (January 28, 2012)
- "Costa Cruises Offers $14,460 a Person for Italian Ship Wreck", "Cruise passengers 'not protected from serious crime'", "Lynyrd Skynyrd to curate 2012 Simple Man Cruise", "Globe Award for unsung hero" (January 27, 2012)
- "Disney Cruise Line coming to Miami" (January 25, 2012)
- Cruise News: "Tilting at sea ... thought we were going over", "Cruise Ship Safety: What to Expect in a Muster Drill" (January 24, 2012)
- "How not to sign away your rights on a foreign cruise", "Costa Concordia captain says owners arranged for sail-by close to shore" (January 23, 2012)
- Video: Water seen pouring inside Cruise Ship Costa Concordia in this passenger's amazing video (January 20, 2012)
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