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ONBOARD THE SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR --On the first night of a two-day cruise on the Seven Seas Grandeur, I went to see if I could switch my pre-assigned dinner reservation [...]

Riverboats may be much smaller than ocean cruise ships, but that doesn't stop them from offering abundant culinary choices. Naturally, all lines offer a main dining option, but many also [...]

Visitors to St. Thomas and Puerto Rico, especially cruise passengers, are helping to fuel the islands' recovery efforts. The locals have only one plea: Send more tourists. ST. THOMAS, U.S. [...]

On a cold January night, a colleague and I set out to warm up on the 54th floor of the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York. At the aptly named [...]

SEAGOING EXPEDITION CRUISING HAS LONG BEEN POPULAR WITH travelers who want an in-depth experience, and traditional lines have maintained expedition ships for some time. Recently, however, three converging trends have [...]

A band played 'New York, New York' as I arrived at the New York City passenger-ship terminal for the christening and inaugural sailing of NCL America's new Pride of America [...]

The experiences of traveler on a seven night yoga cruise on the 'Radisson Seven Seas Mariner' are discussed.

SEMINAR SIX LEARN AND WIN! Successfully complete all six NCL Specialist Plus 2004 Seminars and be eligible to win one of four exciting cruises for two. PRIDE OF HAWAI'I coming […]

Today's groups embarking on a high-seas meeting or incentive excursion will find more of just about everything at their fingertips: additional itinerary choices, new programs and amenities, enhanced technological equipment, [...]

The cruise industry is building new ships that offer luxuries of a hotel and pamper the heights of relaxation to stay fit while sailing by advanced yoga class in a gym with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea. The ships are not only equipped with fitness material but the instructors also create a slimming action plan for each guest.

A soft, mechanical rumble penetrated the mild, tropical air. Leaning against the ship's rail, my husband Dean and I watched the crane's mighty arm rotate, sending a suspended load of […]

William Henry Seward is remembered fondly in Alaska. In 1867, as secretary of state under Andrew Johnson, he spearheaded the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Today, there […]

West Coast travel agents are enthusiastically embracing the new Star Princess. At 109,000 tons and carrying 2,600 passengers, it is the largest cruise sip ever devoted to the West Coast. [...]

SPECIAL NOTICE At presstime, in response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, cruise lines were changing their scheduled itineraries to anticipate shifts in the travel patterns of their […]

No matter whence you hail, the Caribbean elicits images of white sand beaches, clear blue water great coral reefs, and plenty of sunshine. Though I now reside in America, I […]

Providing an experience tailored to motivating a particular group has always been the key ingredient of a successful incentive travel program, and never has it been easier to find the [...]

Cruise lines are hoping that their meetings and incentives business will continue to expand. Tax laws, however, are hindering the growth of meetings aboard foreign-flag cruise ships. Tax deductions apply for incentive cruises provided they do not incorporate business meetings. A listing of cruise lines offering meeting and incentive services is presented. The listing includes number of staterooms, number of passengers, tonnage, cruising areas, number of cruise nights and year launched., Meetings at sea? The world's leading cruise lines are banking on the glamour of the concept. Meetings and incentives already account for 15 to 25 percent of shiplines' business, and, [...]

The Voyager of the Seas was built in 1999 and heralded at the time for a slew of groundbreaking features, and when I cruised on the ship last month between [...]

There are considerable opportunities and financial rewards for those in the hospitality industry who opt to work on a cruise ship. The cruise market is forecast to continue growing well into the 2000s. It has a global turnover of $12 billion and 22 new liners are being built worldwide. The UK cruise market continues to grow faster than the rest of the world, with 228,000 customers in 1992, set to reach 500,000 by 2000. Working on a cruise liner has many disadvantages, including long hours, sea sickness and home sickness, but there are many benefits for those prepared to work hard.

New cruise ships offer special services to meetings and incentive groups. Among these ships are the Radisson Diamond of Radisson Diamond Cruises and the Majesty of the Seas of the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Radisson Diamond is a highly modern ship whose twin-hull design enables it to control ship movement in turbulent seas. It has a conference room which can accommodate more than 200 people and can be partitioned into six smaller rooms. Majesty of the Seas can carry 2,354 passengers in a total of 1,177 inside and 732 outside cabins. It also has such facilities as a golf driving range, basketball courts and children's play area.

Although less than a year old, Royal Olympia Cruises' Olympia Explorer has more in common with ships of an earlier vintage than today's mammoth mega-ships. It's a small ship, about [...]

There was a time, not too long ago, when being at sea meant being out of touch. News was limited, communicating was expensive, and the real world seemed very far […]

Part of the lure of Cuba, the largest and most fabled island in the West Indies, is its mystery and history. At the crossroads of the Caribbean and Latin America--and […]

One of the beacons of hope for the Caribbean's recovery after Hurricane Irma in 2017 was the opening of Rainforest Adventures' Rockland Estate attraction in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, six weeks [...]

TC knows from experience that CruiseWorld attendees like to have a good time. And apparently, so do guests at the Renaissance hotel in Fort Lauderdale just across the street from [...]

Truly All-inclusive Luxury: Our award-winning brand offers guests a five-star luxury experience that is truly all-inclusive. We provide the amenities your discerning clients expect--and more: butler service; unlimited drinks (including [...]

Every detail of our Emerald Waterways Star-Ships is designed to enhance the guest experience, while providing true value for our guests. Recognized by Cruise Critic for three years in a [...]