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Weekend Cruise Fun & Challenges Think you know cruising? Try our Cruise Trivia Quiz, Hot Message Boards and Featured Member Review! -- Special information about Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Breakaway Discover Norwegian Breakaway, the largest, most luxurious ship to ever call the Big Apple home. Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line Family Cruising on Norwegian Cruise Line A family cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line will give your kids the best childhood memories possible. Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line Hawai'i Cruising by Norwegian Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America: The "Only Way" to see the entire state of Hawai'i in just seven days Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line "Hearty Boys" Cruise France on A-ROSA By Janice Wald Henderson Food Network's Party Line "Hearty Boys" host a South of France A-ROSA river cruise this August 4-19-13 Carnival to Revamp Entire Fleet by Paul Motter Carnival will revamp its 101-ship fleet with backup generators and improved engine systems to keep guests safe 4-18-13 Royal Caribbean: 1st Quantum Details by Paul Motter The first details of the new Royal Caribbean ship, Quantum of the Seas, were revealed in New York City this morning. 4-16-13 Avalon Waterways on a Roar by Paul Motter Avalon Waterways will have eight "Panoramic River Boats" sailing in Europe by the end of 2014 4-15-13 Princess: More Caribbean Less Europe by Paul Motter Princess to reduce European cruise ships by two, and add summer Caribbean cruises 4-15-13 Oasis Takes Europe By Storm by Paul Motter One of world's two largest cruise ships, Oasis of the Seas, will visit to Britain and Europe in the autumn of 2014 4-11-13 Kate to "Name" Royal Princess by Paul Motter Kate Middleton, wife of Prince William, will be the Godmother in the official naming ceremony, June 13, 2013. 4-9-13 Blog Update! The Anti-Cruise Campaign is a Stinker The recent uproar over "fixing the cruise industry" is nothing but a lot of hot air 4-10-13 Kuki's Blog Update! You Shouldn't Cruise You have to be kidding me! was my reaction this past week when I was told this cruise advice. 4-9-13 Travel Agents or Self-Service by Paul Motter Should you book your own cruise or use a qualified travel agent? It depends on the quality of your advice. 4-9-13 Making Carnival Sunshine by Paul Motter Carnival is calling the Carnival Sunshine makeover the most complex cruise ship refurbishment ever undertaken 4-8-13 Norwegian Getaway GRAMMY Experience by Janice Wald Henderson Norwegian Getaway is partnering with the GRAMMY Awards to create is own unique onboard experience. 4-4-13 Royal Princess - Shipyard Preview by Paul Motter Last week I joined a select group of cruise journalists to see the new Royal Princess in the Fincantieri Shipyard near Venice Italy. The ship has been under construction for two years and will set sail in June, 2013. 4-2-13 Five Nights in White Satin by Judy Cuervo A cruise featuring the Moody Blues, Zombies, Asia, Ambrosia, Little River Band, Stephen Bishop, Joe Williams (Toto) and Greg Lake 4-1-13 Norwegian Breakaway Completes Sea Trials by Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian announces that the line's newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, successfully completed her sea trials 3-29-13 Oasis Going to Europe 2014 by Royal Caribbean The cruisers of Europe had bettter book early if they want a taste of the world's largest cruise ship. 3-28-13 Cruiser's Culinary Cheat Sheet by Janice Wald Henderson Have you ever been stumped by a word on a cruise ship menu? Here is your cruiser's culinary cheat sheet. Go> 3-25-13 Extensive Refurbishment for Carnival by Paul Motter Carnival Triumph and Carnival Sunshine will Both Receive Major Mechanical Upgrades 3-21-13 Viking River Sets Inaugural Record by Paul Motter What is the greatest number of cruise vessels ever christened in a single day? 10? 3-21-13 Top Seven Cruise Tips by Paul Motter An invaluable list of suggestions on how to make your cruise the best it can possibly be 3-19-13 Cruise Ship Bill of Rights? by Paul Motter Sen. Chas. Schumer asks for cruise "Bill of Rights." The facts, your rights and advice if your ship cruise goes bad. 3-18-13 Grand Princess Arrives in San Francisco by Princess Cruises Grand Princess, the first ship to be based in San Francisco year round, arrived at Pier 35 on March 16 3-17-13 Andie McDowell Uniworld Godmother by Uniworld Uniworld's Queen Isabel to be Christened in Porto, Portugal, by Andie MacDowell the same time & place as Sharon Stone names AmaVida 3-14-13 Norwegian Breakaway Conveyance by Paul Motter The trip down the Ems Rivers from the Meyer Werft shipyard is a rite of passage for every Papenburg ship 3-14-13 20 New Royal Princess Highlights by Paul Motter Princess reveals 20 new details of the forthcoming Royal Princess you probably didn't know. 3-12-13 AmaWaterways: Sharon Stone As Godmother by AmaWaterways Technically-advanced, Eco-Friendly AmaVida River Cruise Ship will be Christened in Porto, Portugal on March 22, 2013 3-12-13 Asia - The New Cruise Capitol? by Paul Motter With a densely populated coast and plenty of exotic destinations Asia could be the next booming cruise market 3-12-13 I'll Take Manhattan by Janice Wald Henderson New York has become a year-round port - especially with Norwegian Breakaway soon to debut as "New York's Ship." 3-11-13 Alcohol Policies by Cruise Line by Paul Motter One of the most frequently asked questions we get is "can I bring my own liquor aboard?" Well, here is your answer: It depends on your cruise line. 3-7-13 Celebrity: Sobe Food Festival by Ruth Molina Celebrity shows off itS culinary prowess and variety at the 2013 South Florida Food Festival in Miami Beach 3-5-13 Cruise Line & Ship Reviews Go> Cruising Terms Glossary Go> Seeking a Cruise Roommate? We have seen an explosion of people coming to CruiseMates to find cruise roommates. This is where they meet: Go> Your Cruise Reviews Here! We want your cruise reviews. Send us one and we will send you a link to our "Guide to Cruise Secrets" with many Hot tips for even the most experienced cruisers. Go> Virtual Cruise: Disney Fantasy The first pictures from Disney Fantasy - in the Papenburg Shipyard - arrive from our onsite reporter, Jason Leppert.   Go   -- CruiseMates Columns The Kuki Side of Cruising with Kuki All the antics of our Wacky CruiseMates Cruise Director, Kuki, here for your pleasure! Go> Cruise Culinary Guide with Janice Wald Henderson CruiseMates Cruise Cuisine Guide with renowned food critic Janice Wald Henderson. How cruise cuisine rates in the gourmet world - not all cruise lines are created equally. Go> Reader's Cruise Tips! Give Us Your Cruise Tips Do you have any cruise tips - either for beginning cruisers or veterans? Read them and add your own here! Reader Review of the Week CruiseMates Group Cruises Royal Princess in Europe, October 2013 See the Mediterranean and enjoy a relaxing Transatlantic voyage onboard the brand new Royal Princess! Cruise Trivia Game Challenge your cruise knowledge with a new cruise trivia game every day. Go> Family Cruising Focus on children's facilities and programs on all major cruise lines. Go> Singles Cruising Singles Cruisers Get Together Here. Contact other singles on Ships. Go> Luxury Cruise Lines The best food and service in the world is on luxury cruise ships. All the information here. Go> CruiseMates Newsletter CruiseMates Weekly Newsletter "One of the best cruise newsletters!" says the Chicago Tribune. subscribe here How to Complain to a Cruise Line and Get Results by Paul Motter A poll of our readers finds surprises in the most effective ways to get satisfaction for problems -- including financial compensation. The Dreaded Cruise Ship Virus by Paul Motter Although not unique to cruises, the Norovirus is often associated with ships but is still avoidable onboard. Tipping Guidelines for Cruisers by Paul Motter While some cruise lines are all-inclusive, most others expect passengers to reward gratuities ac...