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Theme Cruises That Might Be Fun
Theme cruises have become a significant part of the cruise industry. There are all variety of music cruises; from rock and roll legends cruises, to smooth ... Go>

Cruisin' U.S.A.
by Jason Leppert
The unique laws and agreements that cruise lines must follow to operate within the United States.
02-21-12

More Royal Princess Revealed
by Paul Motter
The new expanded atrium on Royal Princess, to debut June 2013, will have a hub for food and fun night and day.
02-20-12

Interporting? How Convenient?
by Paul Motter
The announcement to increase the practice of 'interporting' on cruises comes at a curious time.
02-17-12

The Unique CruiseMates Community
by Paul Motter
With group cruises and advice, CruiseMates is one of the oldest and most friendly cruise guides online
02-15-12

Kuki Blog Update!
Cruising is Intoxicating
While every type of business depends on repeat business, I believe there are few with such a loyal customer base as cruising. On virtually every ... Go>
02-15-12

Foodie Cruise, French-Style
by Janice Wald Henderson
The Le Boréal Superstar Chef Sailing will appeal to the most demanding fans of Michelin-starred French cuisine.
02-14-12

Complain to a Cruise Line and Get Results
by Paul Motter
A poll of our readers finds surprises in the most effective ways to get satisfaction for problems -- including financial compensation.
02-13-12

Cruise Tips: Next Chapter
by Paul Motter
How to save money on your cruises and other related costs by timing your cruise purchase.
02-10-12

Sapphire Princess Gets a Facelift
by Paul Motter
Sapphire Princess, one of the largest ships remaining on the West Coast, is now as classy as the newest Princess ships.
02-09-12

Kuki Blog Update!
A Growing Trend In Caribbean Cruising?
Winter comes and cruisers minds turn to escaping to the warmth of the Caribbean. That statement has been true for many years, and continues to be ... Go>
02-08-12

Comparing Celebrity's Solsticized Ships
by Jason Leppert
An illustrated exploration of the variances across the Solsticized Millennium-class ships.
02-07-12

Cruise Contests: Win a Free Cruise?
by Paul Motter
Your odds of winning a free cruise by entering these contests are often better than you might think.
02-03-12

Cruise Tips: Selecting a Cruise Port
by Paul Motter
The first of a series, this article features the secrets to choosing a port of departure that is best suited to your travels.
02-02-12

Kuki Blog Update!
Should Cruise Pricing Be Transparent?
On Jan. 26, 2012, in the United States, it became law that in the interests of public transparency, airlines publish pricing which includes all taxes. This law allows the people searching ... Go>
02-01-12

Quick Trip for Slow Food with Silversea
by Janice Wald Henderson
A new pre- or post-cruise land package option for foodies accompanies Silversea Mediterranean itineraries.
01-31-12

Oceania Marina: Best Cuisine at Sea
by Paul Motter
A gourmand's delight, the Marina proudly prepares a cornucopia of culinary creations that rival the food offerings on luxury lines.
01-26-12

Kuki Blog Update!
The Service Dilemma; Under-trained Staff & Under-trained Cruisers
Note: This blog post (below) was written prior to the Costa Corcordia tragedy, and originally intended to run last week. I held it back a week ... Go>
01-25-12

Norwegian Cruise Line: Facebook Contest
Fans can win one of five Norwegian cruise vacations to an amazing destination
01-24-12

Crystal Cruises' Notable Nobu News
by Janice Wald Henderson
Nobu Matsuhisa, will grace a Crystal Serenity sailing with his presence, personally preparing dishes and teaching a cooking class.
01-24-12

Silversea Steps Up Entertainment
by Paul Motter
Brand new shows from proven hit makers are making their debuts on Silversea ships right now.
01-23-12

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CruiseMates Cruise Answer Guide with "The Answer Guy," Jason Leppert. Have a question about cruising? He'll answer it here. Go>
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All the antics of our Wacky CruiseMates Cruise Director, Kuki, here for your pleasure! Go>
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Celebrity Eclipse
by Mermen, Western Mediterranean, September 28, 2011
On this 16-night cruise we enjoyed 8-days at sea and 8 amazing ports...We enjoyed another fine Celebrity cruise, and will be looking forward to sailing with her in the near future.
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