Joseph Ewart

For the month of February, many member lines of CLIA are offering special rates, onboard credits, deposit waivers or other incentives designed to stimulate record cruise sales for 2008.

Cruise lines want the overall experience to be excellent and enjoyable for all guests including those with physical challenges. Typically ships operated by U.S. based cruise lines offer vessels that provide accommodations for most special needs passengers with a variety of accessible features.

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