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October 30, 2009, 1:33 PM
Any assessment of the Dream stops and ends with one word: AquaDuck.
Any assessment of the Dream stops and ends with one word: AquaDuck.
Comments (6)
October 15, 2009, 12:25 PM
True, today's cruise lines stockpile enough lifeboats for every passenger. But in an emergency, passengers may have to wait in row boats for hours in icy weather before being rescued.
True, today's cruise lines stockpile enough lifeboats for every passenger. But in an emergency, passengers may have to wait in row boats for hours in icy weather before being rescued.
October 15, 2009, 11:41 AM
The ship is set to debut in December, with prices starting at $699 for an interior cabin.
The ship is set to debut in December, with prices starting at $699 for an interior cabin.
October 12, 2009, 3:19 PM
Should you bring your laptop or use an Internet café? How can you avoid fees? Cruise expert Paul Motter gives us the skinny.
Should you bring your laptop or use an Internet café? How can you avoid fees? Cruise expert Paul Motter gives us the skinny.
September 24, 2009, 10:38 AM
Disney recently announced plans to significantly expand Fantasyland in Florida, update Star Tours at both parks and move one of their cruise ships to Alaska.
Disney recently announced plans to significantly expand Fantasyland in Florida, update Star Tours at both parks and move one of their cruise ships to Alaska.
August 31, 2009, 4:34 PM
Budget Travel gets results! Joost Ouendag, the VP Product Marketing at Viking River Cruises, responsed to reader's suggestion last Friday for new routes.
Budget Travel gets results! Joost Ouendag, the VP Product Marketing at Viking River Cruises, responsed to reader's suggestion last Friday for new routes.
August 28, 2009, 1:12 PM
Loyal reader Clarence Moore wrote in to us in response to our recent blog posts on new river cruises, pointing out where new ones are needed.
Loyal reader Clarence Moore wrote in to us in response to our recent blog posts on new river cruises, pointing out where new ones are needed.
August 24, 2009, 9:14 AM
Spotlighting four new ships setting sail across Europe.
Spotlighting four new ships setting sail across Europe.
August 14, 2009, 11:16 AM
Avalon is the fastest-growing river cruise company in the world, having just added yet another ship.
Avalon is the fastest-growing river cruise company in the world, having just added yet another ship.
July 9, 2009, 4:40 PM
Bottom line: Be careful with whom you book a river cruise. Given the struggling economy, river cruise lines—and the travel agencies that sell them—may sink in red ink. Book with a credit card for protection.
Bottom line: Be careful with whom you book a river cruise. Given the struggling economy, river cruise lines—and the travel agencies that sell them—may sink in red ink. Book with a credit card for protection.
June 26, 2009, 9:59 AM
We find out how one of our readers got an unbelievable low price on a 30-day South American cruise from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro for $74 a day, taxes and tips included.
We find out how one of our readers got an unbelievable low price on a 30-day South American cruise from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro for $74 a day, taxes and tips included.
June 15, 2009, 9:15 AM
In response to a reader question, we explore cruise shop options for singles who do not want to share a room or pay a high fee.
In response to a reader question, we explore cruise shop options for singles who do not want to share a room or pay a high fee.
May 20, 2009, 12:18 PM
We used Kayak's cruise search tool and spotted a small trend. Alaska cruises haven't been this cheap in years.
We used Kayak's cruise search tool and spotted a small trend. Alaska cruises haven't been this cheap in years.
April 16, 2009, 8:43 AM
Unlike on mega ships, you typically won't find surprise fees tacked onto your bill when you sail on these small vessels.
Unlike on mega ships, you typically won't find surprise fees tacked onto your bill when you sail on these small vessels.
February 27, 2009, 3:34 PM
Cruise lines are squeezing their suppliers to lower costs, but they aren't cutting back on the frills.
Cruise lines are squeezing their suppliers to lower costs, but they aren't cutting back on the frills.
January 14, 2009, 12:06 PM
This year may be a record year for cruise-going, despite (or because of?!) the economic downturn.
This year may be a record year for cruise-going, despite (or because of?!) the economic downturn.
January 6, 2009, 4:33 PM
Things to do in D.C., Chicago, and Iceland; RIP airlines of 2008; readers' overrated trips; weird towel animals.
Things to do in D.C., Chicago, and Iceland; RIP airlines of 2008; readers' overrated trips; weird towel animals.
December 9, 2008, 2:40 PM
An interview with a longtime oceanographer about rogue, or freak, waves, which are sea waves with a fury, velocity, and fantastic size.
An interview with a longtime oceanographer about rogue, or freak, waves, which are sea waves with a fury, velocity, and fantastic size.
December 9, 2008, 11:33 AM
Pirates have attempted to board two cruise ships in the Gulf of Aden in the past couple of weeks.
Pirates have attempted to board two cruise ships in the Gulf of Aden in the past couple of weeks.
October 28, 2008, 10:30 AM
Carnival and Royal Caribbean refund guests the fee for sailings in 2009 if the price of oil remained under a certain amount. For Carnival, that price is $70 per barrel; for Royal Caribbean, it's $65.
Carnival and Royal Caribbean refund guests the fee for sailings in 2009 if the price of oil remained under a certain amount. For Carnival, that price is $70 per barrel; for Royal Caribbean, it's $65.
October 13, 2008, 2:21 PM
A truly underground hotel, the best time to travel "ever", sandboarding in Oregon, and other news from the past week.
A truly underground hotel, the best time to travel "ever", sandboarding in Oregon, and other news from the past week.
October 4, 2008, 12:04 PM
We talked on a national radio show about our recent blog post on the new cruise trend called disegalitarianism.
We talked on a national radio show about our recent blog post on the new cruise trend called disegalitarianism.
September 12, 2008, 1:08 PM
The Cruise Critic editor answers questions.
The Cruise Critic editor answers questions.
September 6, 2008, 7:12 PM
Going upscale: Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
Going upscale: Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
August 21, 2008, 2:55 PM
The cheapest, fine Mediterranean cruise going.
The cheapest, fine Mediterranean cruise going.
July 17, 2008, 3:36 PM
Carnival is pushing for more "drive-up ports" because of rising airfare costs. It's also considering a switch to an open-seating plan in its dining halls.
Carnival is pushing for more "drive-up ports" because of rising airfare costs. It's also considering a switch to an open-seating plan in its dining halls.
June 5, 2008, 3:13 PM
A well-traveled Briton shows you how to use ferries to save on a night's lodging during multi-city trips, or to add a more scenic "Day Four" excursion to your visit to a major European city.
A well-traveled Briton shows you how to use ferries to save on a night's lodging during multi-city trips, or to add a more scenic "Day Four" excursion to your visit to a major European city.
April 30, 2008, 11:36 AM
A woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Line because the cruise line was reserving seats in its priority restaurants for higher-paying passengers.
A woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Line because the cruise line was reserving seats in its priority restaurants for higher-paying passengers.
April 29, 2008, 9:33 AM
Disney Cruise Lines will charge the first two passengers in a stateroom $8 a person per day up to a maximum of $112 per person per vacation.
Disney Cruise Lines will charge the first two passengers in a stateroom $8 a person per day up to a maximum of $112 per person per vacation.
April 15, 2008, 3:47 PM
Royal Caribbean's new ship is designed to have a cool interior courtyard open to the sky.
Royal Caribbean's new ship is designed to have a cool interior courtyard open to the sky.
March 31, 2008, 9:35 PM
Thanks to pressure from Florida's Attorney General's office, Carnival will refund supplemental fuel charges for bookings made before Nov. 7 last year for trips starting Feb. 1, 2008.
Thanks to pressure from Florida's Attorney General's office, Carnival will refund supplemental fuel charges for bookings made before Nov. 7 last year for trips starting Feb. 1, 2008.
March 12, 2008, 8:31 AM
An olive branch to angry passengers? Possibly.
An olive branch to angry passengers? Possibly.
February 21, 2008, 10:29 AM
I was recently speaking with some cruise industry experts, and they shared with me a few cruise booking tips.
I was recently speaking with some cruise industry experts, and they shared with me a few cruise booking tips.
January 23, 2008, 11:33 AM
Set sail with an unexpected accompaniment—the first of its kind.
Set sail with an unexpected accompaniment—the first of its kind.
December 20, 2007, 12:55 PM
Why blame travelers for their carbon emissions when there are other, more effective ways of cutting down on pollution?
Why blame travelers for their carbon emissions when there are other, more effective ways of cutting down on pollution?
December 14, 2007, 11:38 AM
As an earlier blog post noted, Windjammer Barefoot Cruises ceased sailing operations in September.
As an earlier blog post noted, Windjammer Barefoot Cruises ceased sailing operations in September.
November 28, 2007, 7:44 PM
Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Princess, and Seabourn are charging fuel surcharges of $5 a day for sailings that depart on or after Feb. 1, 2008.
Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Princess, and Seabourn are charging fuel surcharges of $5 a day for sailings that depart on or after Feb. 1, 2008.
November 27, 2007, 8:40 AM
It's unheard of, right? You agree to a price and pay, and that's it. Not in the cruise industry.
It's unheard of, right? You agree to a price and pay, and that's it. Not in the cruise industry.
November 2, 2007, 12:59 PM
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises has long been known for a party-hearty philosophy (its first boat was named Hangover). But the company has recently been hit by various financial problems.
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises has long been known for a party-hearty philosophy (its first boat was named Hangover). But the company has recently been hit by various financial problems.
October 24, 2007, 12:42 PM
But is the party over?
But is the party over?
August 27, 2007, 4:16 PM
They're are worried about the ship's environmental impact.
They're are worried about the ship's environmental impact.
August 23, 2007, 8:23 AM
One of the last family-owned cruise lines was taken over by a buyout company. How will this affect them?
One of the last family-owned cruise lines was taken over by a buyout company. How will this affect them?
August 15, 2007, 12:13 PM
Take a "repositioning" cruise—and you can save tons of cash.
Take a "repositioning" cruise—and you can save tons of cash.
June 23, 2007, 7:25 PM
You can cruise with your favorite musician.
You can cruise with your favorite musician.
May 23, 2007, 11:23 AM
You can hop abroad and hit the high seas (or just the Hudson River) in New York City's AquaBuses.
You can hop abroad and hit the high seas (or just the Hudson River) in New York City's AquaBuses.
May 15, 2007, 9:36 AM
Picking a cruise itinerary used to be a hassle. But an Australian cruise company called Clean Cruising has come up with an innovation sure to sweep the U.S. cruise industry.
Picking a cruise itinerary used to be a hassle. But an Australian cruise company called Clean Cruising has come up with an innovation sure to sweep the U.S. cruise industry.
May 7, 2007, 1:37 PM
You can't say that on TV! Good think we're blogging then. We report crazy quotes from tourists aboard the new cruise ship.
You can't say that on TV! Good think we're blogging then. We report crazy quotes from tourists aboard the new cruise ship.
May 4, 2007, 6:30 PM
Take a sneak peak at Royal Caribbean's new ship, the Liberty of the Seas.
Take a sneak peak at Royal Caribbean's new ship, the Liberty of the Seas.
April 18, 2007, 9:29 AM
Under fire, the cruise company decides it won't stop at Bermuda.
Under fire, the cruise company decides it won't stop at Bermuda.
