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As soon as breaking cruise news happens, I’ll make sure that the story is here. Whether you are a cruise buff, planning your first cruise or just returned from another incredible cruise vacation, this is your daily cruise information source.

New cruise app with tons of great cruising info

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 18, 2012

How many passengers? When was that ship built? Here’s a nifty new app that will answer ALL of your questions and then some. Based on the 2012 Berlitz “Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships” book written by the foremost cruise authority Douglas Ward, this app is jam-packed with cruise information from little known factoids [...]

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Princess Cruises announces 2013 Europe itineraries for the new Royal Princess

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 14, 2012

It’s a surprise Valentine’s Day present from Princess Cruises when they revealed the new European itineraries for the 2013 inaugural season for the new Royal Princess. More than a year until the new ship is launched, Princess Cruises is creating a buzz with not only unveiling the new itineraries but giving us a peek at [...]

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MSC Cruises new MSC Divina to debut May 26 in Marseilles

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 13, 2012

MSC Cruises newest of three Fantasia-class ships, the MSC Divina, is set to out-do her gorgeous two sister ships. Named in honor of MSC Cruises’ “godmother,” Italian film icon Sophia Loren, and with decks named after the Gods of Ancient Greece, MSC Divina will feature several design enhancements that make her truly a “divine goddess,” [...]

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Scenic Tours brings Scenic Emerald to cruise the Rhone and Saône

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 13, 2012

River cruising is quickly gaining momentum whether in Europe, Asia, Africa or Russia. Scenic Tours, a somewhat new player to market to the North American river cruise passenger, has announced that their Scenic ‘Space-Ships’ will be extended to France with the deployment of the Scenic Emerald on the Rhone and Saône rivers in Southern France [...]

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National Geographic Channel to show the first U.S. documentary about Costa Concordia accident

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 7, 2012

There’s the old newspaper adage, “if it bleeds, it leads.” Apparently this also applies to television news…and now to programmed television, too. Tweet

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Alaska volcano eruption possible – could wreak havoc on international air flights again

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 4, 2012

The volcano, known as Mount Cleveland, is located on a remote island in the Aleutian Islands approximately 1,000 miles southwest of Anchorage. The nearest town to the volcano is about 70 miles away. Tweet

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When Celebrity Cruises “Solsticizes” a ship, it’s more than just the hardware

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 3, 2012

If you’ve been reading the cruise blogs lately, you’ll notice that everyone is buzzing about the the dozen or so new ships coming out this year and a nearly equal amount are being refitted/refurbished and rehabbed. When it comes to an all-out daunting commitment, Celebrity Cruises wins the prize. Their most recent undertaking is to refit [...]

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Princess Cruises wants your cruise vacations photos

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) February 1, 2012

Think you’re a great photographer and have an incredible photo from your last Princess cruise? Send it in! Princess Cruises has announced their latest guest engagement initiative and is asking for your best cruise vacation photos for their “1,000 Memories at Sea” Contest. Once completed in the spring of 2013, the new Royal Princess will [...]

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Cunard Queen Mary 2 no match for the weather

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) January 28, 2012

The majestic Queen Mary 2 cruise liner, expected to arrive in Durban on Saturday morning, would now only arrive on Sunday at about 6am, a spokesman said on Friday. The delay is the result of “terrible” high winds in Cape Town. Tweet

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Porthole Cruise Magazine Names Special Needs Group Winner of Editor-in-Chief Awards 2012

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) January 24, 2012

Porthole Cruise Magazine has named Special Needs Group , the leading global provider of special needs equipment for the travel industry, as the winner of its Editor-in-Chief Award 2012 for “Best Travel Assistance For Cruisers With Disabilities.” 2012 marks the first year that Porthole has included the category “Best Travel Assistance For Cruisers With Disabilities” [...]

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Disney Fantasy leaves the Meyer Werft Shipyard for finishing touches

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) January 24, 2012

Related articles Charo surprises passengers on Disney Magic (cruisemaven.com) Biggest cruise news stories from 2011 plus my predictions for 2012 (cruisemaven.com) Tweet

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Costa Concordia runs aground off coast of Tuscany, Italy

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) January 13, 2012

Less than two hours after leaving the port of Savona, near Rome, the 1,500 stateroom Concordia hit a reef near the small island of Giglio. As the well-lit ship began a 20-degree list, it was reported that several passengers jumped into the sea to swim the 400 meters to the nearby shore. Pregnant women and [...]

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Holland America to add 27 cruises to Canada and New England in 2012

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) January 13, 2012

Crew members shoveling snow on the deck of a cruise ship? Stroll to the world famous Reversing Falls. View breathtaking foliage and visit historic seaports where you dock right in the heart of downtown. It’s all possible on a Canada and New England cruise. Tweet

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Princess Cruises extends partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure onboard 5K fundraiser

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) January 12, 2012

The Princess Cruises Community Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® have announced a new three-year partnership for two research projects supporting the fight against breast cancer. Tweet