Cruising for the Commitmentphobe
In an effort to groom a new generation of devotees, cruise companies are now offering shorter sailings at rock-bottom prices—the perfect opportunity for a commitmentphobe to test the waters.
How-to Handbook: Cruises
Transcript: Strategies From a Cruise Expert
Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of CruiseCritic.com, answered your questions about the latest in cruise ships and booking strategies.
Confessions of... A Cruise Purser
Our confessor tells us, "Some guests make up elaborate excuses or lies."
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How to Travel Now
Here are the best ways to save time and money—and experience the cruise of your dreams. More in our How to Travel Now series:
- 10 Big Trends in Cruising
- Basic, Need-to-know Cruise Terms
- Classic Cruise Tips
- Confessions Of... A Cruise Agent
- Confessions Of... A Cruise Lecturer
- Cruises Drift Eastward
- Downloadable cruise checklist (PDF)
- Family Cruises: Easy as 1-2-3
- Five New Cruise Ships
- Form a Cruise Group and Sail for Free
- Have You Cruised in a Fjord Lately?
- Hurricane Guide: Five Questions to Ask
- Hurricane Guide: Tips on Refund Policies
- No Need to Fly: Drive-Up Ports
- Profiles of the Major Cruise Lines
- River Cruising in Eastern Europe
- Sailing on a "Tiny" Ship
- Simplifying EasyCruise
- Some Cruisers Are Smarter Than Others
- Weddings at Sea
- What's New in Alaskan Cruises
- Why You Should Kayak Before Booking a Cruise
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