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8 Reasons An Interior Stateroom Can Be Perfect For Any Cruiser

Interior staterooms make up a huge percentage of the cruise industry’s staterooms, yet they tend to either be looked down upon or simply forgotten. That is not the case here at Cruise Currents. We’ve compiled a list of 8 reasons why these staterooms without a view can be the perfect choice for any cruiser. 1. They’re […]

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Cruise Lines Accept The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (Videos)

Across the world, people are coming together to raise awareness and donations for the ALS Foundation, an organization leading the way to research and cure ALS. Over the last few weeks, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has swept across the world as countless people dunk themselves in ice water to raise awareness for the cause. […]

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Carnival Corporation Expected To Place Two Ship Order By August

Robin Farley, a well respected Wall Street analyst for UBS Investment Research, recently predicted a two ship expansion for Carnival Corporation by 2017. In her letter to a group of cruise industry investors, Farley predicts Carnival Corporation will place an order for two new ships by the end of August with an expected delivery sometime […]

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“Down Under” Rises To The Top In Cruise Industry Growth

After a number of years of increasing growth, the Australian cruise market has now overtaken the North American cruise industry in terms of market growth and penetration over the last year. In 2013, the number of Australians setting sail increased by a record 20%, a larger increase in cruise passengers than any other market in the world. In […]

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The Myths of Cruising: Busted

Myth: Cruise ships are claustrophobic. Cruise ships nowadays are built with passenger comfort in mind. Gone are the days of small, cramped public rooms. Nowadays, it’s easy to find large, spacious, multi-deck rooms built with the purpose of creating an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. You will also find that many modern staterooms designs are very […]

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The 15 Best Cruise Ships For Families & Kids

Oasis of the Seas & Allure of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) Editor Rating: ★  ★  ★  ★  ★ When Oasis of the Seas debuted in 2009, she carried some of the most innovative and groundbreaking amenities to be seen on a cruise ship. Many of the new amenities were primarily geared towards families, kids, and teenagers. These innovative amenities were carried over […]

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Top 15 Cruise Ships For Families & Kids

Oasis of the Seas & Allure of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) Editor Rating: ★  ★  ★  ★  ★ When Oasis of the Seas debuted in 2009, she carried some of the most innovative and groundbreaking amenities to be seen on a cruise ship. Many of the new amenities were primarily geared towards families, kids, and teenagers. These innovative […]

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4 Revolutionary Cruise Industry Innovations

#1 “Your Time” Dining Originally pioneered by Norwegian Cruise Line as “Freestyle Cruising,” choosing your dining time, table mates, and restaurant have become an important aspect of cruising for many guests. Almost every cruise line offers some variation of this concept, giving guests the freedom to plan their cruise down to the minute. Not only […]

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Cruise Lines Pledge Aid & Assistance For Philippines & Filipino Crew

Typhoon Haiyan has devastated major areas of the Philippines, reportedly taking 10,000 lives and destroying thousands of lives. In the wake of this horrific natural disaster, cruise lines around the world are pledging aid for the struggling nation and assistance for its Filipino crew. Holland America Line & Seabourn Holland America Line, whose crew is mostly […]

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Smoking On Cruise Ships – A Hot Topic

Smoking on cruise ships is a very “hot” topic in the cruise industry at the moment. The argument over whether smoking should be allowed in certain areas is “igniting” spirits on both sides. Smokers and nonsmokers alike are “smoking” with passion. Terrible puns aside, smoking is a serious issue and today I wanted to help […]

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The Ultimate Cruise Line Beverage Package Guide

Nowadays, many of the major cruise lines offer various beverage programs for their guests. Below is a rundown of the major cruise lines and their various beverages packages and programs. Carnival Cruise Lines Cheer’s – Offers guests 15 drinks a day including beers, wines, non-alcoholic cocktails, and soft drinks. Price: $49.95 per day. Bottomless Bubbles […]

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3 Major Cruise Lines Pledge Safety Reform

At a congressional hearing held in Washington D.C. yesterday, the CEO’s of Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian all pledged to make their cruise lines more transparent when it comes to reporting crimes that are committed aboard their ships. According to Adam Goldstein, CEO and President of Royal Caribbean, all crimes alleged to have occurred aboard […]