Cruising can be one of the most value-friendly vacations going. But how the heck do you choose from all the choices out there? Here are some resources (including non-traditional cruising, like freighters) and feedback.

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Cruising is the main way to explore awesome Antarctica

 Virtual-Piano Our planet's vast, remote, southernmost continent - larger than Europe - is a much-coveted "final frontier" for many travelers. And booking Antarctica vacation packages via cruise ship offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see frozen landscapes that can't be seen anywhere else along with a plethora of polar wildlife. With vacation packages typically ranging from one to three weeks, cruise ships departing from Argentina's Tierra del Fuego make the two-day crossing through the…

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Some of what´s new on cruise ships in 2024

Carnival Cruise Line On their recent Carnival Cruise Lines vacation, every member of the Meyers family was busy enjoying their three-generation vacation getaway. Tom and Martha were playing their favorite sport of pickleball, which is a popular pastime among people in their advanced age group. Their son Ben and his wife Melissa were steering electric race cars along a winding two-level track (above and below), slowing to negotiate sharp hairpin turns. Meanwhile, grandchildren Tom and Betsy were…

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A wintertime cruise above Norway's Arctic CIrcle

We spent two nights were spent aboard the MS Nordkapp., a 590-passenger ship that´s one of the nine currently operated by the Hurtigruten line, which plies the Norwegian coast daily. These are mostly passenger cruise ships, but also serve the vital function of transporting locals and cargo between 34 towns along the coast, some of which are otherwise fairly isolated. And they´re comfortable but hardly luxurious, without most of the bells and whistles common across the cruise industry these…

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Capitals, castles and more on a Danube River cruise

  Grand Circle Travel “Now we’re heading toward Dürnstein, one of the loveliest towns in Austria,” the voice over loudspeaker of the M/V Adagio intoned. “Its buildings represent a number of architectural styles and so many artists have gathered at one spot to portray the magnificent surrounding landscape that it became known as the Painters’ Corner.” The fact is, though, that on the way to Dürnstein we sailed past lovely town after lovely town. As the vessel continued its journey on the…

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  • David Paul Appell August 23, 2009 at 5:12pm
    Kudos to Europe-oriented Costa Cruises for reducing the single cabin supplement to 30% instead of the usual 100%. Even thought I'm sure they did it not because it was the right thing to do but by the need in these tough times to get more people onto their ships. Hopefully other lines will follow suit soon...
  • LINDA HERRON August 5, 2009 at 6:47pm
    How do you sort through all the cruise deals??? You cannot rely on just a cheap price. What is the best cruise for you?? If it is your honeymoon you don't want a Disney cruise with thousands of kids. If you like upscale dining and fine wine - a mass market cheap cruise is not for you. It's up to experts like me to sort through all the specials and find the right cruise for YOU. Don't let all the ads fool you, every cruise is not for every person - - - I can help you find the best deal for you - not just a cheap cruise. I've been on over 50 cruises - I know what I am talking about.
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