For most travelers, so far the engine room fire aboard the Carnival Splendor has merely been an interesting news story. And fortunately, it appears as if no one has been injured. A larger question now looms. How might this incident affect cruising in future.
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Janice Hough takes a light-hearted look at the problems faced by passengers as their ship, Carnival Splendor, drifts off the Mexican coast without power.
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On cruise lines, the “minimum occupancy” issue is just one more thing in a long list of cruise line fine print. But, it can become a real issue as a family found out when one of their party was called up to the reserves for service.
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A cruise vacation is a great way to travel as a family since many elements of the trip are conveniently wrapped up into one stress-free package. The value aspect is precisely why cruising continues to attract more families and keep them coming back for more. It’s no surprise then that cruise lines are investing heavily in more family-friendly features and innovations in their youth programs. Here are the top 10 ships kids love.
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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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Last month, over 100 passengers were denied boarding a Carnival cruise ship to South America for not having Brazilian visas. Sadly, many watched their hard-earned vacation dollars sail off without them. Why and how did this happen? Read about a disturbing cruise travel trend that all boils down to inexperience and ignorance.
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It’s the biggest Carnival ship yet and encompasses a lot of Carnival firsts from the biggest spa and kids’ areas in the fleet to new itineraries in Northern Europe, South America, and the Mexican Riviera. Meet the newest “Fun Ship” Carnival Splendor.
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