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7 Travel Trends Driving Cruise Growth  Cruises continue to be very popular this year, especially with families and multigenerational groups. These seven vacation travel trends are helping to drive cruise ship vacation growth. Carnival Cruise Lines Partners With Big Brands  Carnival Cruise Lines launched a new $500 million Fun Ship 2.0 program that will transform its cruise experience with a wide variety of offerings. As part of this initiative, Carnival is partnering with major brands and high profile celebrities to provide cutting-edge dining, entertainment and more. Carnival Destiny to Undergo Massive Transformation  Carnival Cruise Line announced its largest retrofit project ever with the $155 million makeover of the 15-year-old Carnival Destiny. The wide-ranging redesign will add all of Carnival's popular "Fun Ship 2.0" dining, bar and entertainment features. The ship will be renamed the Carnival Sunshine. Carnival Encourages Kids To Dream And Win  Carnival Cruise Lines has announced a new contest for kids. In celebration of their newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Carnival launched the Virtual Book of Dreams contest, inviting children to dream, enter and possibly win a family cruise. Cruise News And Views [offsite link] Get the latest news regarding bargains, itineraries, new ships and new offerings from the cruise lines. Cruise News Daily [offsite link] For the cruise enthusiast who wants to keep on top of what´s new in cruising. New itineraries, new ships, new features, updated daily. Request sample issues and subscription information. Cruise Week News [offsite link] A newsletter with the latest breaking news on the cruise industry. Cruise4Haiti Delivers Aid  More than 30 humanitarian travelers joined the recent Cruise4Haiti, a pioneering voluncruise that raised substantial funds and in-kind donations for charities as well as provided aid to children in all three ports of call. Learn more about this first-of-its-kind cruise and its accomplishments. Disney Offers New Cruise Ports and Itineraries  For the first time in the company's history, Disney Cruise Line ships will set sail from three new ports in 2012: New York, Seattle and Galveston, Texas. This will make the Disney cruise vacation experience easier to access for families around the country. New itineraries are available as well. Early Fall Cruises Discounted By Over 80%  It's time to fall for a great cruise deal. If you're thinking about an early fall vacation to Canada for a little leaf peeping, or to a tropical beach in the Caribbean or Mexico, think about a cruise. Some early fall cruises to the Caribbean's sunny shores are currently discounted by over 80%. History  Ships have been around since the very earliest days of man. How did cruising come around to become so popular? Holiday Cruises Up To 70% Off  If you're thinking about a last-minute holiday vacation in December, consider a cruise. Cruises can be one of the best vacation values available, especially during this holiday season. Some cruises we found are currently discounted by up to 70% and many offer exceptional deals. Hot Summer Cruise Bargains  Saving money is important to everyone right now, especially when it comes to travel. This year, incredible summer cruise deals are plentiful - even in peak season locations such as Alaska, Bermuda and the Mediterranean. Many cruises are being offered at up to 79% off, so check out these offers now. Kids Sail Free on 7-Night Disney Alaska Cruises  Have you always wanted to experience the magic of summers in Alaska? Here's your chance if you act quickly. Kids sail free on Disney Cruise Line's seven-night cruises to Alaska starting in May, 2011. This is the first year that Disney will be sailing in Alaska. Late Fall Cruises Over 80% Off  If you're thinking about escaping to a tropical beach in the Caribbean or Mexico - or taking a Mediterranean cruise, now is the time to consider a cruise. Cruises can be one of the best vacation values available, especially in the late fall. Some cruises are currently discounted by over 80%. Late Spring Cruises Up To 80% Off  If you're thinking about a late spring getaway, get cruisin'. Cruises can be one of the best vacation values available, especially during May and June. A number of cruises to sunny shores, Mediterranean gems and Alaskan waters are currently discounted by as much as 80%, so start packing now. Lock In Low Cruise Prices Now  cruise prices, cruise deals, low cruise prices, great cruise deals, when to buy a cruise, finding the best cruise deals, Variety Cruises, ROW Adventures, river barge cruises, greek islands cruise, Alaska cruise deals NCL Offers Hot Vacation Deals  If you're thinking about escaping on a cruise, take a look at these hot vacation deals from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). There are some exceptional bargains available right now on cruises to the tropics and other parts of the world. Some sailings are currently discounted by as much as 75%. New Tool Pinpoints Cruise Deals  Looking for a great cruise deal? Hotwire has just launched a new Cruise Savings Indicator to help. The Cruise Savings Indicator reveals the top five cruise destinations with the largest price drops. Using this tool can help cruise customers focus on destinations that offer the greatest cruise value. Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Black Friday Sale  Save big on your next cruise vacation by booking on the biggest shopping day of the year: Friday, November 26, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its Book Save Sail event on Black Friday this year. A special preview day is available for Latitude members (past guests) on Thanksgiving Day. Prow´s Edge [offsite link] Free on-line cruise magazine with cruise news, featured articles and advice for passengers. Royal Caribbean Announces Major Ship Upgrades  Royal Caribbean recently announced that it will invest approximately $300 million to revitalize the cruise line's ships across the fleet. These Royal Advantage upgrades will give guests a wider variety of new onboard dining and entertainment options, family cabins and nurseries, and so much more. Sign Up For Our Cruise Newsletter!  Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or new to cruising, the BellaOnline Cruises Newsletter will keep you up-to-date on cruise news, today's hottest deals, informative articles, cruise reviews, shore excursion and port information, insider tips, and today's latest trends. Spring Break Cruise Bargains  Cruises are one of the brightest spots in spring break travel this year. Prices are low and ships are loaded with activities, amenities and entertainment. If you're looking for a last minute cheap spring break getaway, a cruise could be your best bet. Spring Cruises Over 70% Off  If you're thinking about a spring break getaway or a warm weather tropical escape, consider a cruise. Cruises are one of the best vacation values available, especially to warm weather spots. A number of cruises are currently discounted by over 70% and many are offering exceptional deals. Summer Cruises Over 75% Off  If you're thinking about taking a summer vacation this year, think about a cruise. Cruises can be one of the best vacation values available, especially later in the summer season. Right now, a number of cruises to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean's sunny shores are discounted by over 75%. Swine Flu Causes Mexico Cruise Itinerary Changes  During the last 24 hours, cruise lines have made dramatic changes in itineraries and other policies due to the swine flu outbreak. These changes have affected dozens of cruise ships that visit Mexico ports and thousands of passengers. Find out the latest information on cruise itinerary changes now. Swine Flu Now Impacting Mexico Cruises  Cruise ships carry thousands of passengers to ports in Mexico each week. With the deadly swine flu outbreak in that country and the Center for Disease Control’s new Mexico travel warning, many cruise lines are now modifying their Mexico itineraries. Changes are ongoing - get the latest news here. 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