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Exciting new cruise ships for 2010!

The year of 2010 promises to be an exciting one for cruise fans! The end of 2009 the 225,280 ton, 5,400 passenger “Oasis of the Seas” was introduced. It was the first of its class...

Holiday gift ideas for the cruise lovers in your life

There are many gift choices available today for those that like to travel in general, especially those that love to cruise. There is something for everyone’s taste and budget. How about purchasing a gift card or certificate that...

Cruising through the holidays

Now that we have officially entered the holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve) we have also entered peak season for cruising. If you are entertaining the thought of spending a holiday afloat now is the time...

Antarctic cruise ship escapes ice

The Captain Khlebnikov icebreaker was nearing Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea yesterday, November 17th, when the ship became trapped by ice. The winds were just too light to move the ice pack as the ship attempted...

First ever Cougar Cruise

The Singles Travel Company and the Society of Single Professionals are co-sponsoring a 3-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines departing on Dec 4th, 2009. The cruise is specifically for cougars (older women) and cubs (younger men). This will...

H1N1 and the cruise industry

How is H1N1 affecting the cruise industry? Since the spring of 2009 as part of the embarkation process passengers have been given a short health questionnaire as part of a screening process prior to boarding the ship. The questionnaire asks...

This soap won't melt and you can leave your shower cap behind

Soap opera fans everywhere can take advantage of the third themed Soap Cruise of its kind scheduled for 2010 on Celebrity Cruise Lines. Fans will be able to sail with twenty of the most popular actors on daytime TV&rsquo...

Tales of ghosts at sea - The Queen Mary

One of the most famous haunted ships is the Queen Mary, now docked and serving as a hotel in Long Beach, California. There are several ghosts associated with the ship including the spirit of John Pedder, a 17-year old...

At sea - is bigger always better?

The largest ship afloat has started her journey to her homeport today. She is about five times larger than the Titanic with many one of kind features including a 750-seat outdoor aqua amphitheater. She is the Oasis of the...

Tales of ghosts at sea - The Mary Celeste

Some ships just seemed cursed from the beginning and that is as it was with the Amazon built in 1861. Very soon after taking command of the ship the captain died under mysterious circumstances. On it’s maiden voyage...

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