Many cruise lines don’t inform passengers what services and features for which they charge fees are included in their cruise ticket price. Ned Levi explores what these hidden fees entail and how much they can add to the cost of a cruise.
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The wow factor is exactly what Celebrity Cruises is striving for on Eclipse. But before the line’s newest ship carried any paying passengers it was called to carry out a mission like no other.
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The DeBorde family of Galveston, Texas had high hopes for their first-ever cruise vacation – a four-day sailing on the Carnival Ecstasy from their hometown to Mexico. According to the DeBordes the cruise didn’t live up to what was promised in Carnival’s brochure or website and they wanted the line to own up to its “Vacation Guarantee” so they could get off the ship and get their money back. There was just one big problem – they didn’t tell Carnival they wanted to leave.
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Last week, Carnival Cruise Lines christened its newest, largest ship the 3,646-passenger, 130,000-ton Carnival Dream. It boasts such features largest water park at sea, new family cabins with two bathrooms, a nighttime poolside laser show, and what the line is calling “the most elaborate” children’s facilities at sea.
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It’s two months into 2009 hurricane season and the first tropical storms and major hurricane are impacting a number cruises in the Caribbean. Last weekend, Tropical Storm Ana doused much of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Hurricane Bill became the first hurricane of the season, and is currently a Category 4 storm.
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Have you been pinching pennies, hoping to save up for a great vacation? Want to take a trip that feels decadent but in reality is a very savvy deal? Get ready to say, “Aye, aye, captain,” because cruise lines are offering a buffet of amazing deals that are hard to pass up.
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Vicki Andersen after exploring the western side of Belize, heads to the Caribbean side of the country. Here she finds toucans, jaguars and a Jesus Christ lizard and thousands of other birds and creatures. Plus, she discovers almost undiscovered Mayan ruins.
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The Moscoes of Los Angeles were looking forward to smooth sailing on their Carnival Valor cruise to the Caribbean. Everything seemed to be terrific until late at night when the band played on causing sleepless nights.
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Cruising can be an exciting and very affordable vacation option. Of course, it’s important to find the right cruise at the right price for your getaway. With more than 160 ships in the fleets of the 24 major cruise lines offering thousands of itineraries worldwide the choices and options can be daunting. Here’s a primer on what to consider when picking out a cruise vacation.
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Lost in all the articles about the weak U.S. dollar are the destinations that keep pegging their currency to the greenback. Tim Leffel shows us five locations where you can be sure your money’s worth will stay constant.
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