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Princess & P&O Cruises
All things pertaining to Princess and P&O.
Founded in 1965, Princess cruised from California to Mexico. Princess gained popularity as the star of television's The Love Boat. By 2003, Princess Cruises became a Carnival-owned cruise line.
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Royal Caribbean
All things pertaining to Royal Caribbean Cruises. Initially a combination of three Norwegian shipping firms, the cruise line was developed in 1969. They are well-known for their megacruise liners that grace the seas today.
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Celebrity & Azamara
All things pertaining to Celebrity Cruise Line, Azamara Journey & Azamara Quest. Founded in 1989, it was designed to replace the budget-minded Chandris-Fantasy Cruises. Celebrity was acquired by Royal Caribbean in 1997.
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Carnival
All things pertaining to Carnival Cruises.
Founded in 1972, Carnival's "Fun Ship" fleet of 24 ships is the largest cruise line in the world.
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Holland America
All things pertaining to Holland America Lines.
In 1873, the Dutch company began worldwide transportation carrying passengers and drygoods. It's first vacation cruises began in 1895. In 1989 Holland America became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carnival.
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Norwegian Cruise Line
All things pertaining to NCL, NCLA. Originally Norwegian Caribbean Line, established in 1966, it began the concept of Caribbean cruises from Miami. It was purchased by Star Cruises of Malaysia in 2000.
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Costa
All things pertaining to Costa Cruises. Costa began as a Genoa-based freight liner in 1854. Passenger ships were added in 1947. Carnival bought the cruise line in 2000 and expanded its fleet to provide the ultimate Italian-themed experience.
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Disney
All things pertaining to Disney Cruise Lines. Due to the popularity of the established theme parks, Disney Cruise Line was an immediate success for family fun. Two funnels replicate the classic ships of the 1950s. Currently, there are only two ships in its fleet.
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All Other Cruise Lines
Regent, Radisson Seven Seas, Oceana, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, MSC, Silversea Cruises, SS Minnow, SS Badger
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River Cruises
Specific to river cruising both in the U.S and Abroad
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| General Cruise Interest |
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General Cruise Forum
Everything else related to the cruise experience. Passports, air travel, travel agencies, tipping, must-do's etc.
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Cruise Photos
Post your own photos from cruise vacations!
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Cruise Journals
Here is where you can create a lengthy description of your latest cruise. Share the details that you want to share. Cut and paste your own document with photos and commentary.
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Ports of Embarkation
Whether your ship leaves from Miami (the cruise capital of the world), Barcelona, or San Francisco, every cruise is launched from somewhere, and if you're lucky enough to live near a coast, there's a cruise port near you. This is the place to learn what you need to know about home ports around the world.
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| Ports of Call |
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Caribbean
Cruise ports on Caribbean itineraries.
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Alaska
Cruise ports on Alaska itineraries.
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Mexican Riviera & Baja
Cruise ports on Mexican Riviera itineraries.
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South America
Cruises to eastern, southern, and western parts of South America.
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Canada
Cruise ports in Canada on Alaskan and Canada & New England itineraries.
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Europe
All things pertaining to Cruising in European Ports.
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South Pacific
Cruise ports in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific islands.
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Other Ports of Call
Cruise ports not mentioned in the above ports, i.e., Asia, India, Middle East, Northwest Africa, etc.
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| Itineraries |
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Southern and Deep Southern
Southern Caribbean and Deep Southern Caribbean are often called "Exotic Caribbean." It is a place where the land is lush with exotic flowers and sun-drenched beaches, and the sea is awash with coral reefs and tropical fish. Some of the ports include: San Juan, St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, and St Kitts.
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Western Caribbean
Western Caribbean - tropical attitudes, turquoise waters and a bounty of scenic islands make the Western Caribbean one of the world's most popular cruise destinations. Some of the ports include: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico; Calica, Mayan Riviera; Progreso, Mexico.
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Eastern Caribbean
Eastern Caribbean - of all the regions in all the world, the Eastern Caribbean offers the most choice for cruising. The tropical islands of the Eastern Caribbean are some of the most beautiful in the world. They include: San Juan, Puerto Rico; French and Dutch St. Maarten; and St. Thomas.
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Alaska
Cruises to America's Last Frontier.
Alaska will captivate those who make the journey north. You might spot Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, brown and black bears, wolves and, of course the majestic bald eagle.
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Baja California/Mexico
California, Baja Intineraries. While snorkeling, you may spot several different species of whales, porpoises, and manta rays gliding below the water’s translucent surface. Cruise ship ports include: San Diego; Cabo San Lucas; La Paz; and Ensenada
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Mexican Riviera
Itineraries on Mexico's Pacific Coast. The Mexican Riviera is filled with rich culture, bright flavors and scenic vistas. Cruise ships often visit three or four of these destinations on their longer cruises: Ensenada; Cabo San Lucas; Mazatlán; Puerto Vallarta; The Ixtapa Resort; and Acapulco.
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Panama Canal
Cruises that traverse the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is a major ship canal that traverses the Isthmus of Panama in Central America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Truly one of the great engineering feats of all time, the Panama Canal was designed at the turn of the 20th century and has been operating since 1914.
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South America
Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, and Colombia.
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Canada and New England
Cruise the East Coast of the United States and Canada and take in the full splendor of fall foliage in all of its glorious shades of orange, red and yellow. You can also check out New England's famous lighthouses, fishing villages, French provinces and cities. Some of the Ports of Call include: New York; Boston; Martha's Vineyard and Quebec City.
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean Cruises let you explore centuries of history, art and culture. Experience the distinct and delicious cuisines of Greece, Italy, France and Spain. Lose yourself in the beauty of the Mediterranean's coastline and countryside.
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Europe
The British Isles, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, St. Petersburg (Russia), Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, northwestern France, northern and southwestern Spain, and Portugal. May also include Morocco, Canary Islands, Gibraltar, and Madeira. (Not for Mediterranean European ports unless part of an extended cruise including northern/western European ports.)
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South Pacific
South Pacific cruises including Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of Indonesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.
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Repositioning Cruises
These are cruises based on the particular cruise lines regular change of itinerary for any given ship.
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World, TransAtlantic & TransPacific
World cruises, and one-way cruises across the Pacific or Atlantic Oceans, offering a combination of any of the above itineraries.
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Other Itineraries
Any itineraries not mentioned in the above, i.e., Asia, India, Middle East, Africa, etc.
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| The Poop Deck |
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Jokes, funnies, and one liners!
More fun than the Lido deck! Cut loose, and tear it up!
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General Photos
Knock yourself out and post your photos for the world to see. Keep it clean!
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Music
It soothes us, moves us, and rocks us.
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Rants & Raves
Go off on the latest trends, news and events. However, no personal attacks on members please.
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Food & Wine
Get information from our resident culinary artists and sommeliers, or share your favorite recipes, restaurants, and other epicurean pleasures.
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General Interest
A place for general topics that are too broad to be categorized.
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