New Ships: Costa Fascinosa

There will be eight new cruise ships launched this year, two of them refurbished ships that have been given new names. As 2012 gets underway, we’re giving you a snapshot of all of them… Launch date: May 11 Capacity: 3,780 Staterooms: 1,506 Sister ship: Favolosa Maiden Voyage: Venice Home Port: Venice Ships now in Costa… Continue reading New Ships: Costa Fascinosa

New Ships: Carnival Breeze

There will be eight new cruise ships launched this year, two of them refurbished ships that have been given new names. As 2012 gets underway, we’re giving you a snapshot of all of them… Launch date: June 3 Capacity: 3,690 Sister ships: Carnival Magic, Carnival Dream Maiden Voyage: Venice Home Ports: Barcelona and Miami Ships… Continue reading New Ships: Carnival Breeze

New Ships: Disney Fantasy

There will be eight new cruise ships launched this year, two of them refurbished ships that have been given new names. As 2012 gets underway, we’re giving you a snapshot of all of them… Launch date: March 31 Capacity: 4,000 Staterooms: 1,250 Sister ship: Disney Dream Maiden Voyage: Port Canaveral Home Port: Port Canaveral Ships… Continue reading New Ships: Disney Fantasy

Cruise Critic: Reflecting on '11

With a history that goes back almost 17 years, and a mushrooming staff of reporters and editors, it kind of goes without saying that Cruise Critic provides the most detailed, up-to-date information for you (and us), the people who love to cruise. What is not generally known about Cruise Critic is that it does not… Continue reading Cruise Critic: Reflecting on '11

The Latest on Norovirus Vaccine

It’s not a cure for cancer or heart disease or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, but for people who have suffered from norovirus, there is now a step in the right direction. A vaccine for the sometimes-deadly disease — it’s always associated with but not restricted to cruise ships — has passed experimental tests at Baylor College… Continue reading The Latest on Norovirus Vaccine