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Future of Cruise Ship Innovations2008 is an exciting year for cruising with the addition of 8 new cruise ships to the booming market.Each ship is being built on the promise that it will be bigger and better than its current sailing rivals, with a heavy focus on innovations at sea. Already we have ice skating rinks, rock climbing walls, F1 simulators, self leveling pool tables, boxing rings, bowling alleys and 4 deck high water slides. So the big question everyone’s asking is; what could possibly be coming next? Alaska Cruise Vacations - Save Big on Smaller ShipsAlaska cruise vacations have something to please everyone. You can choose the economy and personalized service of a small vessel, or the luxury of a big ship. The best way to find the right cruise for you is to learn everything you can about what is available. Cruising Pregnancy GuidelinesImagine the scenario; you have booked your cruise and since found out you are pregnant, you may well be wondering if it will be safe for you to travel. Alternatively, you may be expecting a baby and looking for a cruise to give you a relaxing break before all the hard work begins! Either way there are a few important factors to consider before making your decision. 2008 Carnival Group Cruise ReportThe UK cruise industry has taken the best part of 50 years to reach the 1 million passenger mark, but now, with such strong growth, it has been predicted that it will take just 8 years to hit 2 million. This is just one of the statistics revealed in this article. Anchor WindlassesAs boat size increases, the size of their anchors tends to increase as well. Marine RadarBoaters equipped with radar can more confidently expand their cruising grounds without feeling completely at the mercy of darkness or the sudden approach of squalls. Marinetechna: Discount Marine Electronics and Boating SuppliesMarine electronics are specialized items, and cannot generally be found in your local mall or shopping center. Utilization of Electronic Marine Charts and Software for NavigationDigital marine charts and software are electronic chart displays that are helpful for safe and well-directed navigation in coastal and offshore waters. Marinetechna: an Autopilot, More Than Any Other Electronic DeviceRecent technological advances have made autopilots more practical and more affordable. Ports of Call in ParadiseWhen choosing a Caribbean cruise you may well come across some islands you never even knew existed. Princess Cays, Labadee and CocoCay are all examples, and they all have one thing in common; they are used exclusively by the cruise lines who own them. So, forget busy ports, hassling street vendors and uncertain territory, and arrive in style at your own private island instead! 'tis the Season to be CruisingChristmas, the most exciting time of the year for many. Young and old, cold hearts open up, and complete strangers exchange smiles in the street. But, lets face it, with the endless present buying combined with the stresses of preparing the perfect Christmas meal, not to mention the TV soap storylines reaching their long awaited depressing peaks, it's no surprise that over 17 million of us Brits wish we could leave it all behind this year. And it never, ever snows. Interview With Nick Munro – P&o Ventura DesignerGreat British designer, Nick Munro has recently taken on his biggest project to date, as design consultant for “Ventura” – P&O Cruises latest and largest addition to the fleet, set to be launched this April. Crew Life – Behind the Scenes Onboard a Cruise ShipHave you ever wondered what it’s like working onboard a cruise ship? Below the passenger decks is a whole other world that we rarely see or hear about. Here we give you an opportunity to find out what really goes on down there… All Inclusive Cruising Versus Full BoardMany people still believe that cruising is a pricy holiday choice, but when you consider everything that’s included, it really can work out to be excellent value for money.
Along with comfortable serviced accommodation, the cost also includes your meals which are available around the clock, evening entertainment plus use of modern ship facilities such as the gym. So does that cover everything? Not quite. Love to Cruise? Live Onboard!Are just two weeks a year enough to satisfy your needs to get away and see the world? Or do you feel a holiday could never be long enough? Each year, mid way through my annual two week cruise I get that ‘sinking feeling’, I know its fast approaching the end of my time away and that can only mean one thing; I will soon be heading back to reality and back to work with no more than a fading tan and a sprinkling of new freckles as the only evidence I was ever away.
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