The Cruise Log Archives

Jun 26 2012 5:00AM

Photo tour: Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Breeze

The 3,690-passenger vessel will sail year-round to the Caribbean starting in November.

Jun 25 2012 12:29PM

Deal watch: Norwegian launches 'Bermuda Bonus Days' sale

For the next two days, anyone that books a Norwegian Cruise Line Bermuda sailing will get $100 per cabin in onboard credit.

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Jun 25 2012 12:15PM

Carnival ships alter course to avoid Tropical Storm Debby

Two Carnival cruise ships alter course to avoid the rain and wind from Tropical Storm Debby.

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Jun 25 2012 10:26AM

Costa bookings are up significantly since Concordia accident

Costa's parent company Carnival Corp. said on Friday that booking volumes at Costa were up 25% compared with the same time one year ago.

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Jun 25 2012 9:30AM

Miami Heat victory parade could delay cruisers

Cruise lines with ships departing from the Port of Miami today are advising passengers to give themselves more time than normal to get there.

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Jun 19 2012 1:02PM

Monsters of Rock cruise promises a 'Lost Weekend'

Tropical seas will be rocking next March when top metal bands from the '70s and '80s take to sea for the annual Monsters of Rock cruise.

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Jun 19 2012 11:48AM

Silversea to purchase Galapagos tour company and ship

The firm announced Monday it was purchasing Ecuadorean tour company Canodros SA and its expedition ship, Galapagos Explorer II.

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Jun 19 2012 10:00AM

Enchantment of the Seas rescues yachtsman racing to Bermuda

A sailor racing his yacht from Newport, R.I., to Bermuda was rescued by Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas.

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Jun 19 2012 8:41AM

Photo tour: Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas

The 2,110-passenger ship will spend the coming winter sailing to the Caribbean out of Tampa.

Jun 18 2012 11:21AM

Queen Mary 2 to show 'Madam Butterfly 3D'

The film uses RealD projection technology, which was installed aboard the liner last year.

Jun 18 2012 9:19AM

Fire forces evacuation of Rhine River cruise ship

An engine room fire forced the evacuation of CroisiEurope's MS Gerard Schmitter river cruise ship Saturday evening.

Jun 15 2012 7:15AM

American Cruise Lines to launch San Juan Islands voyages

American Cruise Lines' 100-passenger American Spirit will begin sailing in the region in 2013.

Jun 13 2012 1:57PM

Mississippi river cruise targets 'Washington Week' fans

The relaunched paddle wheeler American Queen will host the PBS show in September.

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Jun 12 2012 7:28AM

Cruise ship tour: A last look at the original 'Love Boat'

A USA TODAY correspondent goes inside the aging ship that helped launch the cruise industry.

Jun 5 2012 7:57AM

Photo tour: Alaskan Dream Cruises' Admiralty Dream

Alaskan Dream Cruises' 66-passenger Admiralty Dream sails off-the-beaten-path itineraries.

Jun 4 2012 12:59PM

Regent Seven Seas Navigator emerges from makeover

Upgrades to the 490-passenger Seven Seas Navigator include revamped suites and a new eatery.

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Jun 4 2012 7:55AM

Deal watch: Azamara Club Cruises kicks off promotion

The five-day promotion brings onboard credits and cabin upgrades on select sailings.

May 31 2012 7:45AM

Cruise ship review: Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder

USA TODAY's VacationCruisesInfo.com takes an in-depth look at the Disney Cruise Line vessel.

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May 30 2012 11:43AM

Buzz Lightyear, Pixar characters to cruise on Disney Wonder

Disney Cruise Line is launching a series of four Pixar theme cruises this fall featuring characters from animated movies.

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May 30 2012 10:03AM

Carnival, Royal Caribbean trading at 'compelling' value

Carnival and Royal Caribbean are both trading at "compelling" values seen only a few times in the past 15 years, according to a report.

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May 29 2012 9:47AM

Strike scuttles cruise ship calls in Oslo

Several cruise ships were turned away from Oslo in recent days, the result of a strike by pilot boat skippers.

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