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In 1999, the Norwegian Sky was the first cruise ship to have an Internet cafe. With the rise of WiFi-based devices, the Sky has reduced its high of 14 public terminals to four.

WiFi access on cruises has led to shrinking of Internet cafesOnce the cutting edge of electronic sophistication, computer stations are now seeing less demand, so cruise lines are cutting...

Carnival President Christine Duffy in Cozumel with bridge officers from several ships.

Agents happier after Duffy’s first year at Carnival's helmThe cruise line's president said business with the trade was up in 2015 over the year before, as it was in 2014 compared with...

Sled dog pups coming aboard Princess ships in Alaska

Sled dog pups coming aboard Princess ships in AlaskaGuests can interact with the animals, take pictures and meet the dog handlers responsible for training them.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings says it is 50% booked for 2016

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings says it is 50% booked for 2016The cruise company's CEO, Frank Del Rio, said, “Our core itineraries in the Caribbean, Alaska and Bermuda are performing...

Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald wearing a Samsung Gear VR headset.

Carnival bringing virtual cruising to AT&T storesConsumers will use a Samsung Gear VR headset to "be surrounded by the sights and sounds of a warm and sunny cruise vacation."

A decorative screen in the new Share restaurant on the Ruby Princess.

New flavors onboard Ruby PrincessTwo of the most reliable formulas for food and beverage for vacationers are the Italian restaurant and the Irish pub. So it's...

A beach landing of the Blount Small Ship Adventures vessel Grande Mariner.

The rise of coastal cruisingCruises that hug the coasts of North America appeal to older, well-traveled passengers seeking a small-ship experience that...

Celebrity Cruises to go mainly with bundle pricing

Celebrity Cruises to go mainly with bundle pricingIn effect, cruise-only pricing at Celebrity will be eliminated, except for inside cabins.

Cruise lines hone hashtag marketing for new ships

Cruise lines hone hashtag marketing for new shipsLaunching a new ship has become a social media conversation that starts years before the vessel actually hits the open seas.

Value trumps priceThe deep discounting in which cruise lines found themselves trapped during the recession is giving way to stable pricing and...

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