Cruise Guide: Oasis of the Seas set for big debut
By Michael Coleman A new Royal Caribbean cruise ship is set to turn the industry on its ear when it debuts in late 2009. Its not just the sheer size of the vessel which is turning heads this week some 220,000 tons, 5,400 passengers and 2,700 staterooms but rather what Royal Caribbean will do within …...
Cruise Guide: It’s a kid’s world, after all, even on the high seas
By Mike Coleman Cruise lines are not just bending over backwards to make life onboard enjoyable for their young guests, they’re now designing ships with family friendly amenities clearly in mind. ¨¨More than one million children under the age of 18 took a cruise with their families in 2004, according to the Cruise Lines...
Cruise Guide: National Geographic kid’s poll – Cruises rule
By Mike Coleman The high seas are slowly but surely becoming an ocean playground for kids. According to a National Geographic Kids magazine survey, cruising now ranks as the No. 1 vacation option among youth and rates as the “perfect summer trip”. The survey revealed that 35 percent of kids said cruises were their most...