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Norwegian cruise ship plagued by propulsion problem (USA Today) Damage to a thrust bearing has forced the Norwegian Pearl to slow its speed, resulting in missed and shortened port calls. us.rd.yahoo.com
Meet the Cruise Logger of the Week: Barbara Phillips (USA Today) It's Wednesday, Cruise Loggers, and you know what that means: It's time to meet a fellow reader who has been active on the site. Say hello to Barbara Phillips, a veteran of nine cruises. us.rd.yahoo.com
Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America to charge more for tips (USA Today) USA TODAY has learned both lines plan to raise the daily service charge they levy on passengers. Will other lines follow? us.rd.yahoo.com
Largest cruise ship to ever visit Charlottetown set to dock Sunday (The Guardian) Between cruise ship passengers and the just plain curious, Charlottetown’s waterfront is bound to be very busy on Sunday. us.rd.yahoo.com
Princess Cruises unveils yoga for kids (USA Today) Fitness is the buzzword at Princess Cruises this fall as it rolls out a bevy of new programs aimed at kids as well as adults. Cruise Loggers, would your kids do yoga? us.rd.yahoo.com
Make your maiden cruise a short venture to discover your sailing tastes (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Getting a taste of shipboard life can be good advice for first-timers. us.rd.yahoo.com
Cruise ship business gets boost from dissatisfaction with airlines (TCPalm.com) As airlines cut back on the number of flights and passenger dissatisfaction grows, the idea of driving to a cruise ship, unpacking once and enjoying entertainment and meals without venturing out is becoming more popular. "The drive market has helped the cruise lines overcome economic obstacles," said Nick Verrastro, editor of Travel Trade magazine. us.rd.yahoo.com
Cruise ship business strong (Florida Today) As airlines cut back on the number of flights and passenger dissatisfaction grows, the idea of driving to a cruise ship, unpacking once and enjoying entertainment and meals without venturing out is becoming more popular. us.rd.yahoo.com
Controlling The 'Extras' While Cruising (Hartford Courant) In today's tough economy, cruising can offer travelers a good value — lodging, food, entertainment — all for a preset price. But the "not-included" fees and onboard "extras" add up fast once you're aboard. us.rd.yahoo.com
Meet the Cruise Logger of the Week: Ed Cabrera (aka Ultracruiser) (USA Today) Say hello to Ed Cabrera, our Cruise Logger of the Week. Ed is a veteran of two dozen cruises -- all but three of those with Royal Caribbean. us.rd.yahoo.com
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