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The Golden Era of Cruising

The eleventh of September is a day that brought a lot of changes in the whole world. Tourism was deeply affected as well, and not just in America. The fear of airborne terrorism caused a general feeling of reluctance towards going on holidays by plane and redirected the flow of travelers towards other means of transportation. What was clearly a disastrous event for air travel became a catalyst for the boom in the cruise line industry.

The idea of a safe vacation without any disturbances is fascinating for most people. Anyone will gladly do without layovers, plane transfers and the quest for lost luggage. A vacation on a cruise ship is therefore the perfect solution. The passengers come on board, get settled in their cabins and then there is nothing more to worry about - a great carefree time can begin!

Not only is cruising a very comfortable kind of vacation, but the entertainment available on board has diversified enormously during the past years. Cruise ships have grown from the once so called five-star floating hotels to virtual cities sailing on the ocean. There is nothing to be missed: the offers go from catering, entertainment such as theatre, live shows or cinemas, and gambling rooms to exotic leisure facilities on board like ice-skating and many other activities. Your shopping possibilities are almost boundless and even lovely souvenirs can be found on board. Of course you do not have to get them there, you can check out the shops in your ports of call as well.

The times when cruises were mainly taken by honeymooners and golden-agers are over. The cruise companies responded to the growing demand for this sort of holiday by the expansion of their services. Nowadays, there are, for example, offers appealing to families, with many fun activities for the kids to take part in, as well as baby-sitting service to enable the parents to enjoy some time by themselves. Another interesting aspect of a family cruise is the often available special packaged pricing or other deals, which make it an affordable and still unforgettable holiday experience.

These days are perfect for going on a cruise, the offers are diverse like never before and with the boom of the industry the prices are becoming more and more attractive. There are no reasons to forecast a decrease, but still you should take your chance now and make cruising one of the best experiences in your life!

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Dead whale found pinned to Alaska cruise ship - msnbc.com


Daily Mail

Dead whale found pinned to Alaska cruise ship
msnbc.com
Tracy Arm is a popular destination for Alaska cruise ships. It was the third whale incident involving a Princess Cruises ship since 2001. ...
Third Dead Whale Connected to Cruise ShipsExecte News
Dead humpback whale pinned to Alaska cruise shipThe Guardian
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Cruise ship at sea off Fla. coast loses power - MiamiHerald.com


USA Today

Cruise ship at sea off Fla. coast loses power
MiamiHerald.com
The delay also forced the ship to miss its scheduled call Monday on Princess Cays. The cruise line and US Coast Guard are investigating what caused the ...
Princess Cruises: Cause of power loss on ship still a mysteryUSA Today
Princess extends Love Boat credit for jilted PrinceOrlando Sentinel
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Princess Cruises will add Hawaii cruise - Bizjournals.com


PR Web (press release)

Princess Cruises will add Hawaii cruise
Bizjournals.com
Princess Cruises will launch a 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific cruise aboard Sapphire Princess next year. The month-long excursion is in addition to ...
Princess Cruises Details 2011-2012 Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific Cruise ...PR Web (press release)
Princess Cruises announce 2011-2012 cruise schedule to Hawaii, Tahiti, South ...Best Syndication
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Princess Cruises passengers get $300 credit after power outage - Sun-Sentinel


Princess Cruises passengers get $300 credit after power outage
Sun-Sentinel
Princess Cruises is offering a $300 onboard credit to passengers aboard the Emerald Princess, who were stuck at sea Sunday evening with no air conditioning, ...

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New cruising to South Pacific from Hawai'i -- or San Francisco - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)


San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

New cruising to South Pacific from Hawai'i -- or San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
So perhaps that's why the Princess Cruises news release seem particularly tempting on an otherwise balmy day in the Bay Area. Come sail away: Bora Bora as ...

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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Artemis North Atlantic Challenge Rendezvous at Sea - National Post (registration) (blog)


Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Artemis North Atlantic Challenge Rendezvous at Sea
National Post (registration) (blog)
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