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Carnival

Cruise Guide: Arison book a special tribute to art, life

By Mike Coleman The late Ted Arison may have been the pioneering founder of Carnival Cruise Lines but it’s his wife, Lin, mourning the loss of her beloved husband who is now carving the family surname on a remarkable new venture. Shortly after Ted’s passing in 1999, when sorrow-filled days seemed to only worsen, Arison...

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Cruise Guide: Festive holiday voyages in vogue

By Mike Coleman A dazzling variety of festive holiday voyages are only a few weeks away for cruise ship travelers. Discovering the great Christmas markets of Europe, waltzing to Strauss in Vienna or enjoying a champagne toast on an elegant beach in St. Barts, awaits the few lucky souls who will celebrate Christmas, Chanukah or …...

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Cunard

Cruise Guide: Queen Victoria waiting in the wings

By Mike Coleman The Legendary Cunard Line is just a few months away from ushering in a new maritime era. The much-anticipated launch of Queen Victoria will become reality in December.  The 90,000-ton vessel will not only be a classic ocean liner, offering the very best of Cunard’s heritage and traditions (replete with modern-day...

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Cruise Guide: Cruise lines brace for hurricanes

By Mike Coleman My e-mail inbox is usually filled each week with questions from readers who are either planning a first voyage or are so enthralled by the cruise vacation experience that they seek advice about an upcoming sailing. I’m constantly asked to name the best of the best: Who operates the best cruise line? …...

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Caribbean, Excursions, NCL, Ports

Cruise Guide: NCL to feature series of Bermuda cruises

By Mike Coleman Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of Bermuda-bound itineraries from five East Coast cities in 2008. It’s the largest such deployment in company history.  Look for Norwegian Dawn to sail from New York and Norwegian Dream to depart from Boston. Norwegian Majesty, meanwhile, will sail to the island...

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Caribbean, Ports

Cruise Guide: Cruise lines eye Asian, Caribbean markets

By Mike Coleman Three of cruising’s biggest players are gearing up for what promises to be interesting times ahead for passengers. Royal Caribbean will soon be anchoring in Asia, Carnival will position itself in the Caribbean like never before and guests sailing with Holland America will enjoy flexible dining times on future...

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Deals

Cruise Guide: ‘Repo’ cruises gaining in popularity

By Mike Coleman Ocean crossings or leisurely one-way voyages between continents, with few if any port of calls, are becoming increasingly popular cruise vacation experiences. Such trips, known as repositioning cruises, harken back to a bygone era when plenty of onboard time added to the mystique and romance of a high-seas adventure. No...

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Holland America, Ports

Cruise Guide: New Seven Wonders top Holland America’s agenda

By Michael Coleman Holland America Line has unveiled a series of ambitious itineraries to the world’s greatest landmarks, including the new Seven Wonders of the World, as chosen by global voters in a recent Internet poll. The line will also visit what pollsters deemed the honorary wonder of the world – the Pyramids of Giza:...

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Crystal, Luxury

Cruise Guide: Crystal set to host sophisticated theme cruises

By Mike Coleman Ultra-luxurious Crystal Cruises has unveiled 12 sophisticated theme sailings in 2008 aboard its two globe-trotting vessels. A new arts and antiquities program, a classical music voyage with distinguished performers and an expanded series of golf cruises with tee times at some of the world’s most exclusive courses...

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Dining, Ports, Regent

Cruise Guide: Regent adds Antarctica voyages

By Mike Coleman Culinary improvements aboard three tall sailing ships and new, luxurious voyages to the White Continent highlight news this week from the global cruise industry.  Star Clippers has unveiled new menus aboard the Star Clipper (170 guests), Star Flyer (170 guests) and flagship Royal Clipper (227 guests), thanks to the...

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