Travel & Experiences
The current building boom of more mega-ships will add berths and might lower the tab. Meanwhile, try an all-inclusive trip.
May 8, 2005
Are you a big but budget-conscious fan of the cruise experience, and do you regard ports of call as secondary or even of no importance?
Jan. 30, 2000
“You’ll never catch me on a cruise ship” is a line we hear sometimes from strangers when they find out we write about cruises.
Sept. 13, 1992
Cruise lines were ready for a busy year, with continued deals, expanded river jaunts and hot new locales. How the Costa Concordia disaster affects the industry is still unknown.
March 22, 2014
World Now
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Jan. 17, 2012
While 1995 threatened to rock the boat for the hitherto smooth-sailing cruise industry, 1996 may be even more dramatic.
Jan. 14, 1996
Have you ever noticed that a Mediterranean cruise is always priced higher than one in the Caribbean, even when discounted by consolidators?
May 7, 2000
By the end of 1993, 30 new ships--from amenity-loaded cruise liners to high-tech expedition vessels--will be advertising their charms to potential North American passengers, joining the 140 or so ocean-going ships presently in service.
Sept. 9, 1990
I was exploring the 3,084-passenger Ruby Princess, docked at the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, when I stumbled across a dessert display and tasting — a wondrous thing to chance upon, especially given that the theme was “Chocolate Journeys.”
March 11, 2016
New Zealand tourism officials--accustomed to outdoor enthusiasts looking for active pursuits such as bungee jumping and skiing--have been pleasantly surprised that the new International Antarctic Centre near Christchurch has drawn 100,000 visitors in its first five months of operation.
Feb. 14, 1993