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Want to escape the kids? Next Carnival cruise ship will boast double-decker adults area

Johanna Jainchill — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:42:18 +0000

The adults-only Serenity area on the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream, debuting in September,will be the largest ever on a Carnival ship.

Live blogging from the newest Costa Cruises ship, the Costa Pacifica

Johanna Jainchill — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:45:12 +0000

Cruise Log guest editor Johanna Jainchill is aboard the 3,008-passenger vessel as it sails in the Mediterranean.

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Cruise passengers disembark ’swine flu ship’ with clean bill of health

Johanna Jainchill — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:37:26 +0000

Passengers on P& O Cruises Pacific Dawn were able to disembark in Sydney on Monday morning, and return home under no quarantine, after tests confirmed that no passengers on the ship had tested positive for H1N1 swine flu, the Australian line said.

What’s the secret to . . . shore excursions in the Eastern Caribbean?

Johanna Jainchill — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:46:48 +0000

It's Monday, Cruise Loggers, and that means it's once again time for our "Reader Tip of the Week" feature -- a chance for you, the readers of the Cruise Log, to share your collective wisdom.

U.S. cruise passengers catch a break with new passport rules

Johanna Jainchill — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:44:40 +0000

Many cruise passengers sailing from U.S. ports are exempt from new rules that take effect today requiring U.S. citizens to have a passport when returning from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean nations.

Travel Channel to debut new series about cruise ships on Saturday

Gene Sloan — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:29:32 +0000

The half-hour show, Cruises We Love!, includes appearances by USA TODAY Cruise Editor Gene Sloan, among other industry experts.

Australian officials consider quarantine to keep cruise ship passengers from landing

Gene Sloan — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:19:02 +0000

An outbreak of swine flu on P&O Cruises' Pacific Dawn is prompting extreme measures.

Royal Caribbean is first line back to Cozumel as swine flu fears wane

Gene Sloan — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:04:46 +0000

The line's 2,500-passenger Enchantment of the Seas is the first ship to visit Cozumel in more than a month.

Princess to movie buffs: We’re your cruise line

Gene Sloan — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:42:28 +0000

The mass-market cruise operator is partnering with film critic Leonard Maltin to offer what it's calling the Leonard Maltin Movie Club on all of its ships.