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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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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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Cruise lines among 'Travel Companies Taking the Lead in Environmental Protection'

UnCruise Adventures Speaking of water, cruise lines have instituted a variety of measures to lessen their notorious environmental impact, lead by boutique small-vessel lines such as Amadeus River Cruises, Star Clippers sailing fleet, and Uniworld river cruises but also including initiatives by the cruise giants. Among them, new ships employ state-of-the-art waste management systems which shred trash, compact glass and metal as well as incinerate paper and plastic. One leader in this area is…

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Susan Schaefer April 30, 2012 at 4:12pm

If I don't like the service I don't tip (or don't tip as well). The cruise line withholding what I do tip is not right.
Ed Wetschler April 30, 2012 at 3:56pm

Crews on P&0 Cruises who are paid a basic salary of as little as 75p an hour face having extra tips from passengers withheld unless they hit performance targets. -The Guardian (UK) Management says this will improve service. Will it?
Nancy Mueller April 23, 2012 at 11:54pm

Just left a comment on Alan's article, Donna. What a remarkable story! Wow . . . Would you really be able to continue enjoying your cruise if you knew you had passed up the opportunity to help other passengers in distress??
Donna Hull April 23, 2012 at 10:51pm

Maritime law requires that a ship comes to the rescue if they see a distress signal. I was on Seabourn Odyssey this winter when the ship rescued three stranded fishermen in the South Pacific. The response of the passengers was generous: http://myitchytravelfeet.com/2012/02/22/seabourn-odyssey-rescue/
Susan Schaefer April 20, 2012 at 4:10pm

Vincent,

Your vacation & how much you spent on it does not outweigh the lives lost on that other boat.

If you spent thousands of dollars to be on vacation and it was YOUR ship in distress (like the Costa Concordia) how would you feel if other ships / boats did not feel obligated to help you out?
Vincent Russo April 20, 2012 at 4:04pm

This morning on talk radio there talking about the Carnival cruiseship that didn't stop to help a fishing boat. If I'm on that cruiseship and it's my vacation and I spent a lot of money, and there are a thousand other passengers just like me, should we really HAVE TO pause to help another boat? Shouldnt that be our choice to make?
Franco Polidori March 11, 2012 at 1:54pm

Hi friends, looking for a printable daily news front page (USA or Europe) on the web to give every morning to my clients at the cruise terminal of Pisa/Florence Italy before starting our oenogastronomic tuor of Tuscany. Any address or suggestion?
Tripatini February 29, 2012 at 6:00pm

One of our members has a question about dealing with currency issues on a cruise in Europe. If you can help, please respond to her at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks!!
Franco Polidori February 7, 2012 at 11:12am

you are right bruce!!!! but, there is ever a but, I really tought that the problem was passengers did not like to have their fingers all inside theyr anus. maybe I was wrong, isn't it??????
Bruce Murray February 7, 2012 at 4:23am

Was wondering, so I did a blog post today on my Murray On Travel site. What do you think? Is Thin Cruise Ship Toilet Paper Making Passengers Sick? Go to my Facebook page and tell me what you think.