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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.

Carnival Cruise – Active military can book 3 cabins at discounted rate

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) May 7, 2012

Carnival Cruise Lines announces new Memorial Day promotion for active and former military personnel. Throughout May, they may book up to three cabins for friends and family at a specially discounted promotional rate. Reservations must be made between May 1 and May 31, 2012, in order to qualify for this special offer. Included in this [...]

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Disney Cruise Lines’ Disney Wonder on inaugural visit to Honolulu Hawaii

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) May 7, 2012

On Sunday, with iconic Diamond Head as a backdrop, the Disney Wonder cruised into Honolulu harbor for her inaugural visit. This would be one of four inaugural celebrations on this historic voyage. As part of this special fifteen-night cruise, the Disney Wonder will call on three additional new ports – Hilo, Hawai’i; Kahului, Maui and Nawiliwili, [...]

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Carnival Breeze introduces new sushi and BBQ restaurants

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) May 4, 2012

Carnival Cruise Line catches the culinary craze. When the Carnival Breeze begins her first season this June, there will be two new restaurants in addition to the already successful dining venues that currently are big hits on the Carnival Magic and most of the ships in the fleet.

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Holland America serves up new vegetarian-only menu and more meatless options

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) May 3, 2012

Holland America Line is leading the way in healthy dining at sea. Cruise passengers who prefer “Forks Over Knives, ” have stood blearly-eyed looking at the same old salad bar day after day or found the one pasta or curried vegetarian option on a cruise dinner menu, will rejoice at what Holland America and Master [...]

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Regent Seven Seas Navigator set for refurbishment

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) May 2, 2012

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the ultra-luxury cruise line with three all-inclusive, all-suite and all-balcony ships, is sending the Seven Seas Navigator into dry dock for a major renovation. The smallest of the three ships with only 490-passengers, refurbishment of the Seven Seas Navigator will begin in mid-May. When she emerges two weeks later, the Navigator will [...]

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Eight ways to pamper yourself on a cruise

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) May 2, 2012

Cruising was once a vacation only for the wealthy. Today, with an abundance of cruise ships and a plethora of cruising opportunities, nearly everyone can afford a little bit of R & R aboard a cruise ship. Here are my ideas on the easiest eight ways to indulge yourself on a ship and get the [...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line stages first Bluegrass music festival at sea

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) May 1, 2012

Norwegian Cruise Lines has partnered with Sixthman to produce the first bluegrass festival at sea. Sixthman? According to the “About” section on the Sixthman website, “Sixthman creates theme cruises with an emphasis on celebrating music and fan communities.” Norwegian Cruise Line and music theme cruises…sounds like a perfect match.

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Crystal Cruises Serenity receives Hospitality Design Magazine award

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) April 30, 2012

Crystal Cruises Crystal Serenity, almost ten years young, emerged from a $25 million facelift last year. Since then, this totally luxurious ship has received numerous awards and accolades. This latest and seventh award comes from Hospitality Design magazine and is aptly called, “Judges Award for Distinctive Cruise Design.” So enthralled by the ship’s new appearance, the [...]

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Prince Edward Island welcomes record number of cruise ship visits

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) April 30, 2012

The picturesque Charlottetown Seaport on tiny Prince Edward Island prepares for their busiest cruise season ever, beginning with the arrival of Holland America’s Maasdam on May 6. Popularity for cruises to Atlantic Canada continue to gain momentum, especially to Prince Edward Island. This season there are fifty-seven ships calling on Charlottetown, the major cruise port [...]

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MSC Cruises new MSC Divina debuts May 26 in Marseilles; then Miami 2013

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) April 27, 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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Princess Cruises entertains passengers with “live” television studio

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) April 26, 2012

Princess Cruises, a leader in onboard entertainment innovations, will introduce “Princess Live,” a working television studio, aboard the new Royal Princess. Taking the audience behind the scenes to share the excitement of a working television studio, the high-tech Princess Live! will showcase live television broadcasts, intimate performances from musicians, and special events such as cooking [...]

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American Cruise Line adds travel agent portal to website

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) April 26, 2012

American Cruise Line knows that travel agents are a necessary component to a cruise line’s financial success. With the completion of their new travel agent portal, American Cruise Line is going the extra yard to ensure that agents are constantly in the know for all things American Cruise Line.

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AmaWaterways announces new culinary tours for Europe in 2013

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) April 25, 2012

AmaWaterways guests will delight in the new “Culinary Delights – Bites and Sights” guided tours. Only ten years old, this award-winning river cruise line is bringing yet another innovation to the rivers of Europe. Beginning in 2012, AmaWaterways passengers will be able to participate in cooking classes, walking tours and tastings on select European cruises. [...]

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Celebrity Cruises to broadcast “live” Olympic Games coverage at sea

by Cruise Maven (Sherry Laskin) April 23, 2012

Celebrity Cruises has garnered the rights to a “live” broadcast of the 2012 Olympic Games this summer, from London. “Live” satellite coverage will feature the most popular events for North American audiences including swimming, diving, gymnastics, rowing, cycling, athletics, and basketball events. Should a passenger’s favorite event not receive full “live” coverage, Celebrity Cruises will also [...]