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Getting an honest opinion on a cruise you're interested in taking can be just what the doctor ordered. Sometimes you need answers to questions that maybe the cruise lines haven't thought of, or you may just want to know which cabins offer the best view, or which dining plans are more suited to your particular palate. No matter how miniscule or crazy the questions you have are, using cruise reviews can help you put your mind at ease by providing you answers from travelers who are just like you.
Cruise reviews are written by everyday travelers who want to share their opinions, experiences, and advice on the cruises they have taken. They can provide valuable insight into what to do, what not to do, help you know what to expect, and warn you of potential problems or hazards you may run into. While these reviews are written by actual travelers, it is important that you remember that they are opinion-based and reflect individual experiences, and are not necessarily a rule of thumb.
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Reduction in Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International has decided to reduce its capacity for Alaska in 2010. The cut down of the capacity will be for about 35%.

In 2010 "MS Serenade of the Seas" will not sail out of Vancouver as planned. With this reduction the capacity of this line will decrease by 40 000 passengers.

This reduction is due to relatively high costs to the company and also to expansion into global market.

In 2009 Royal Caribbean International will sail with three ships (MS Radiance of the Seas, MS Rhapsody of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas) in Alaska accounting 120 000 passengers.

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More cruises out of New York from Norwegian Cruise Line

During the winter 2010-2011 a second ship, the 2376 passenger Norwegian Jewel will be placed in New York City by Norwegian Cruise Line. The Jewel will join 2384 passenger Norwegian Gem that already sails from New York during winters. In that way Norwegian Cruise Line will expand offerings by doubling its winter capacity.

The two cruise ships will sail to Florida and Bahamas.

In the winter 2006 was the list time when Norwegian Cruise Line has two ships sailed to Caribbean.

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Carnival Cruise Lines Overview

Carnival Cruise Line is a cruise line that owns and runs a large number of cruise ships. The company was initially started by Ted Arison in 1972 which he later expanded for it to today become a branded division that is now a public trading company. The company came to be known as Carnival Corporation & plc that acquired a huge number of cruise brands.

Carnival Cruise Line were the first to initiate a cruises that covered short distances and were hence more pocket friendly. The interior of the ships look like they are out of a Las Vegas casino and the entertainment on board these ships match the same. The cruise liner calls its fleet of ships as "The Fun Ships". As the name suggests the ships offer a wide range of entertainment and activities on board. The smoke stack or the funnel that is painted in red, white and blue color and is shaped like a whale's tail is the trademark of the cruise line.

"Fun ship Freddy", is the mascot for the Carnival cruise line and is shaped like the funnel. Carnival Destiny, a passenger ship of 101,000 tones was one of the largest passenger ships in the world in the 1996. Currently, one of the latest and largest liners of the Carnival fleet is the Carnival splendor. There are also two bigger ships, Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic that are under construction and will be unveiled in the next year or so.

Carnival Cruise Line claims that from the beginning they have built their ships with a single intention, i.e. to make sure that every time a passenger wakes up and walks its gangway they should feel like they are boarding the U.S.S Fun. In the past 40 years they have only aimed at making their liners fun to be in. Their goal is to see every passenger go home smiling after an incredible vacation. by Jackson Lee