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european river cruises
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River cruising is perfect for those who want a relaxed, luxurious grand tour of Europe and for cruisers who want to explore Europe beyond the coastline. River cruising presents the grandeur and charm of Europe as well as the indelible landscapes that inspired Europe’s great artists.
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windstar cruises
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Windstar sailing ship cruises offer an intimate experience that connects you with wind and wave while providing a closer view of marine life and ship operations. It can be an exhilarating experience, feeling the power of the wind as it fuels your voyage.
Europe Close-Up: Cruise Europe's interior in the comfort of a floating luxury hotel
Culinary Travel by sea or land: Food and Wine themed vacations
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Double Bonus Sale on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
The World's Largest Ships are on sale! The
Allure of the Seas and
Oasis of the Seas depart for the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale every week year-round. Architectural marvels, they span 16 decks, carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. All departures on these giant ships, and on all other Royal Caribbean ships are on sale at TheCruiseLines.com.
Take advantage of our sale, with free onboard credits on all dates and all Royal Caribbean ships, and with free dinner for two in a specialty restaurant on select March - May departures. See "Bonus" buttons in the cruise search for details.
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Holland America Line Sale - 2012 On Sale
Holland America Line is for discerning cruisers who prefer mid-sized ships, personalized service, five-star dining, and sophisticated ambiance. A leader in cruising to worldwide destinations, Holland America Line is one of the most popular cruise lines among those who prefer longer cruises.
Our Holland America sale includes great rates, 2 for 1 deposits, $900 Onboard Value Booklets, Free Onboard Credits and more. See "Bonus" buttons in the cruise search for details. We also have many Hosted cruises. Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value, Exclusive Amenities and an Experienced Personable Host on board to ensure your cruise is more enjoyable. Please see the "Hosted Cruises" tab on our
Holland America page for details about hosted cruises.
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Seabourn - Six Luxury All-Suite Cruise Ships
For almost a quarter century, the Seabourn name has been synonymous with luxury cruising. Founded in 1987 by legendary cruise mogul Warren Titus (who’d also founded Royal Viking Line 15 years earlier) and Norwegian businessman Atle Brynestad (currently owner and chairman of SeaDream Yacht Club), the line early on established a distinct cruising style: quiet, refined, and genteel, with nearly clairvoyant service, exceptional food and wine, and itineraries that concentrate on intimate ports where the big ships don’t go.
These are not cruises for people who like their vacations dramatic, ostentatious, or fast-paced. Aboard Seabourn, relaxation rules and distractions are few. Seabourn guests tend to be mature, well-off individuals who prefer to take their vacations at their own pace and just want nice surroundings and a capable staff that can anticipate their needs.
Panama Canal Cruises and Cruise Lines - Choosing A Panama Canal Cruise
Completed nearly 100 years ago, the Panama Canal took more than three decades to build — at a cost of 30,000 lives. Transiting this “path between the seas,” cruise ships move at a snail’s pace, waiting one behind the other to enter the enormous locks that flood with water to raise and lower ships.
Once the water fills the concrete locks, ships progress to the next set of locks. There may be a container ship in front of you, a sailboat behind on your Panama cruise.
This engineering marvel is best savored from the comfort of a cruise ship. Panama cruises typically run for full 14 days between South Florida and California. Several cruise lines, however, offer 10-day partial transits to Gatun Lake sailing roundtrip from Florida. Either way is recommended to cruise the panama canal.
princess cruises
Experience Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean and other worldwide destinations from your own balcony on Princess Cruises.
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Yearning to turn back the clock to the Golden Age of Cruising? Turn it back on a Transatlantic cruise.
It is a misty morning in May. Passengers cluster on the outside decks of the Queen Mary 2. Some sip cups of coffee; some stand clutching cameras; some just stand in awe. It is a memorable moment: They are coming to America by ship. Six days earlier they left Southampton... -
Celebrity Solstice Class, A Formidable Competitor To The Luxury Lines? One Person’s Perspective: ‘Crystal Light’
How do Celebrity’s Solstice-class vessels compare to luxury cruise lines where the price point is at least twice as much? Clearly, Celebrity Solstice left a good impression on me and many others. A friend of mine calls Celebrity Solstice, “Crystal Light.” She’s referring not to the powdered sugar-free beverage but rather to Celebrity’s competitive positioning against luxury operator Crystal Cruises. She posits that Celebrity is a formidable contender to Crystal...
alaska cruise tours
Holland America Line alone offers close to 30 cruise tours in different regions of Alaska.
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finding the right cruise
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First Look: On Board Silversea Cruises' New Silver Spirit - ‘Spirited’ Competitor In The Luxury Sector
For those who follow such developments, Silversea’s newest vessel begs the question: How will it compare to the other luxury launch of the year, Seabourn Odyssey? The short answer is “favorably.” For starters, Spirit is the larger vessel, carrying 540 guests, compared to Odyssey’s 450. Spirit’s Veranda Suites also are a tad larger than the comparable category suite on Odyssey. On Spirit, the Veranda Suite measures 376 square feet with a 65-square-foot veranda... -
Family Cruising: Planning The ‘Perfect’ Family Vacation
Not surprisingly, families are choosing cruising in record numbers. As recently as 2000, for instance, Carnival Cruise Lines was projecting 250,000 participants in its kids program. Today, that number will approach 600,000. Although all the major lines have youth programs, not all cruises are created equal, especially for parents, whose needs are frequently defined by their children. Some cruise lines do a better job...