Is Norwegian Cruise Line having trouble filling its ships? It would seem that way judging from the unusual last-minute deals the line has been offering lately on some cruises. In recent weeks the company has been advertising last-minute space on ...

MS Europa retains 'best cruise ship' status - Monsters and Critics

Hamburg/London - MS Europa has been named the 'best cruise ship in the world' for the ninth consecutive time after Hapag-Lloyd's flagship scored 1,852 points out of 2,000 in the 2009 edition of the Berlitz Cruise Guide. Though the Europa earned eight ...

Norway Cruise, 2-for-1 deal, $1,299 - MSNBC

The Real Deal: Five nights' accommodations aboard the cruise ship, all meals, and taxes, for $1,299 for two people—plus fuel surcharges of $84 per person. When: Daily departures through Dec. 31, 2008. The fine print: When you purchase this cruise ...

Travel books: The First-time Cruise Guide and White Weekends - Daily Telegraph

Cruising is one of the travel industry’s fastest-growing sectors, but with more than 80 cruising companies and 350 ships to chose from, it’s hardly surprising that first-time cruisers might be baffled. Luckily, the consistently dependable Berlitz ...

Two cruise ships to visit Portland - Portland Press Herald

Two cruise ships are scheduled to visit Portland next week, carrying a total of 2,822 passengers. The Jewel of the Seas is set to arrive on Sunday. That ship has visited Portland three times this season, and Sunday's visit will be its last this year ...