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Traveling to an Open Cuba

By PERRY GARFINKEL of nytimes.com Q: How will the opening of travel to Cuba affect your job? A: It will mean a whole lot more work; we’ve already seen increased interest and inquiries. But we also...

Five things we’ve learned about cruising

By Marnie Hunter, CNN The days of sipping umbrella drinks have given way to the stench of backed-up sewage, stuffy cabins without power, and limited food. The Carnival Triumph engine fire shows that the best-laid cruise plans can veer terribly off course. Sometimes it's rough waters...

Passengers lack public info on cruise ship crime

By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN Vegas stole the slogan but cruise ships can also lay claim, "Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships". Only a tiny portion of alleged crimes on cruise ships is ever publicly disclosed, according to a report by the Senate Commerce...

A long way to go to ensure passengers’ safety on cruise ships

By Christopher Elliott - Special to The Washington Post Any day now, the president is expected to sign the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act, which promises to make cruising safer. Maybe you don't think of a floating vacation as a dangerous activity -- after all, the last headline-grabbing sinking...

CLIA Study Finds Cruise Ship Incidents Decline as Fleet Grows

by THERESA NORTON MASEK of travelpulse.com A study commissioned by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) shows that the number of serious ship incidents is declining even as overall capacity grows. The study, conducted by British maritime consultant G.P. Wild, found that worldwide cruise ship capacity grew by 18 percent...

Cruise Ship Health Tips: How to Avoid Norovirus and Other Contagious Diseases on the High Seas

By Donna Balancia of hngn.com Prepare before you go aboard a cruise ship, experts warn. Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus that can be caught on cruise ships. Experts say preparation is the best way to stay healthly while on vacation. Bring hand sanitizer and wash your hands frequently, according to...

The world’s most dangerous cruise ports

By Melinda Crow of foxnews.com Americans are increasingly getting on board cruise ship well beyond the calm waters of the Caribbean. Sailing worldwide is generally safe, but as Cruise Critic points out, the high visibility of the arrival of a ship in port makes its passengers more identifiable...