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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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Barbara Stolecka January 31, 2012 at 11:07am

Hi! My name is Barbara and I'm a licensed tour guide of Ravenna, Bologna and Ferrara, Italy. If You'd like to find more info about these amazing cities and the guided tours send me email to: ravennaguide@hotmail.it and look for my FB page and don't forget click on "Like it!" button! Thank you, Barbara:)
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Franco Polidori January 31, 2012 at 1:16am

I'm waiting for you all at Leghorn cruise terminal (tuscany-italy-mediterranean sea) call me for a wine-cheese-trufflehounting-pasta-xtravirginoliveoil-tour at +393287375199
Northeast News January 22, 2012 at 4:37pm

Victor, it could be that people have cancelled cruises in the Caribbean after the Costa Concordia, although that would be a stupid move. It is also possible that the culprit is the weather in the Northeast, which has been exceedingly warm until two or three days ago, which makes people less eager to head south. It's a puzzle, so if you get any statistics (and they may not be available for months), share them with us.
Victor Balbin January 22, 2012 at 10:46am

Rumors have it that, Carnival world-wide, has received many cancellations.

I am not sure but I am seeing a slower high season since the "incident". here in the San Juan port, Puerto Rico. Homeport for the Carnival Victory .

Remember that if you going to Puerto Rico and you have a question, ask me.

COUNTRYSIDE TOURS
Ed Wetschler January 16, 2012 at 4:29pm

Shares in Carnival Cruise LInes, owner of Costa Concordia, fell 17% overnight. What's next to Carnival and its wonderful Costa line?

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European stock markets rise on Monday, as the French government successfully sells Treasury bills and investors shrug off last week’s news that Stand…
Nancy Mueller December 27, 2011 at 5:22am

Made any new friends on your cruises this year?

http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/wanderboomer/2011/12/26/2011...
Tripatini December 14, 2011 at 11:15pm

Ahoy, folks! Got two new cruising questions on our Ask A Travel Expert forum, both from a journalist looking for input and quotes. If you can help, please click on one or both links below:

Best Cruise Itineraries for 2012

Best Small-Ship Cruises

Thanks much!!
Victor Balbin December 13, 2011 at 8:21am

When cruising the Caribbean and you stop at San Juan, Puerto Rico, you might see me singing there. Here is a special HOLIDAY GREETING song for you
Kaleigh Lay November 1, 2011 at 9:08pm

Hey cruise fans! Just wanted to let everyone know about our cruise podcast, Cruize Cast. We are a weekly internet radio show, and always cover that week's cruise news plus some central topic such as cruise ship dining, detailed port itineraries, cruise ship reviews and interviews. You can find us on iTunes, stitcher radio network and our website www.cruizecast.com Cruize Cast RSS feed
Nancy Mueller October 14, 2011 at 8:17am

Come along with me to the land of the iguanas:

http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/wanderboomer/2011/10/13/land...