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Friday November 14, 2014 |
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Ocean CruisingNew giant cruise ship arrives in New YorkThe most anticipated new cruise ship in years today arrived in New York City -- its home for the next six months. With its railings lined with cheering passengers and television helicopters buzzing overhead, the 16-deck, 213-foot-high vessel passed under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge just before daybreak with just 13 feet to… Carnival Cruise Line Gift Cards Available on Shore Carnival Cruise Line Gift Cards Available on… Thomson Cruises Launches Round-Cuba Cruise Thomson Cruises has a revolutionary itinerary for winter 2015 with a new cruise around Cuba that goes to Santiago de Cuba and Holguin for the first time. Thomson Dream will circumnavigate the Caribbean island during its seven-day Cuban Revolution itinerary, which includes a night and two days in the old colonial capital… Holland America Releases Video Rendering of New Cruise Ship After much anticipation, Holland America Line has unveiled a video rendering of its new ship,… Newest Princess Cruises ship christening features 'Love Boat' reunion Six cast members from the 1977-1987 TV show, godparents of the Regal Princess, are joined on gold carpet at Port Everglades by about two dozen ‘Love Boat’ guest…  River CruisingSail into a lifelong friendship on a river cruiseMany solo travellers are firm fans of river cruising and, having just returned from Scenic Tours' 10-night cruise on the Seine, I can see… Brazil: Journey deep into the Amazon aboard a river cruise Rainforest Cruises takes passengers deep into Brazil's Central Amazon Conservation Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity.… Cruise unveils hidden treasures of Eastern Europe The lower Danube may be the least known of Europe's major river-cruise journeys, but there are good reasons to float between Budapest and…  Small Ship CruisingCruise Ship Stuck off Norway Is Free AgainA Bahamas-registered cruise liner that ran aground in northern Norway on Saturday managed to get free using its own engines and high tides, rescue services… Cruising into Canada's wilderness The pleasures of small-ship cruising are highlighted on a cruise to Canada’s spectacular Pacific Rim, where whales, wolves and spirit bears…  Adventure CruisingAward-Winning Cruise Line Sailing to Costa Rica in 2016Un-Cruise Adventures is a specialty line of cruise ships that emphasize in luxury and adventure on smaller vessels. This unique cruise line is the recipient of the 2016 Reader’s Choice Award by Porthole Cruise Magazine, and CEO Dan Blanchard took the opportunity to announce the inclusion of Costa Rica as a destination for the 2016 cruise…  Odds and EndsHow to choose the right cruiseCruising not for you? You may not realise what you are missing out… Three cheers for the best cruise lines for football fans You don't have to miss Monday night football when vacationing. Cruise lines cater to… Cruise specials for The Netherlands, Belgium, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Greece, Spain and more Enter a world of windmills, tulips and Old-World treasures as you explore the Netherlands and Belgium with Uniworld’s 10-day Tulips… Mosquito-borne virus sweeps Caribbean, hitting locals and visitors Chikungunya virus inflicts debilitating muscle pain and fever, and governments, tourism businesses in tourist-dependent islands have been worried.… Top 10 cruise ships for winter 2014 vacations Generally speaking, winter vacations aren't cheap. Winter cruise ship vacations? Even more… 9 Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Next Cruise To help you avoid common blunders, like flying to your departure port on the same day your cruise embarks or neglecting to reserve shore excursions, we've come up with nine ways to ensure a gratifying vacation from start to…  Deck Plans
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about Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum of the Seas. I really did. When someone promises they’re going to serve the moon up to you on a platter – even if it’s one of the most successful cruise lines on the planet – I tend to be skeptical. And there were promises aplenty: ten-minute check-in. The fastest internet at sea. Revolutionary new amenities. Plugged-in components.
I just returned from Cruise World 2014 in Ft Lauderdale, so ship inspections are fresh on my mind. After comparing notes with other agents who inspected other ships, the question came up: Are these ship inspections really worth our time? And the answer is: It really depends.
