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Index of Fielding CruiseFinder
Fielding, pioneers in the Cruise Guide arena, lets you search its mega database of intelligent cruise reviews. We found the honest descriptions and extensive info quite helpful (including ship/cabin stats, amenities offered and how to avoid pigging out at the buffet). Click on "Lines" at the bottom of the page to link to the page for your favorite. If you're the least bit hesitant, take a look at "Fear of Cruising" and let the experts convince you that cruising is the way to go! Highly recommended.
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The Cruise Specialists
If you're shopping for the perfect cruise, plan a stop at this site first, where you'll find comprehensive reviews, profiles geared towards honeymooners and families, and special discounts offered up by the Cruise Specialists. Get a free newsletter with hot deals and cruise news, then check out plenty of links to other major cruise lines. If you send in your "on-board" photo, you can become part of their "Wall of Fame"!
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Travel Page Interactive Travel Guides/Cruises
Use Travel Page's "Cruise Travel" link to explore the world of cruise travel. They offer dozens of major cruise line links and also throw in summaries of the ships in each line's fleet. Other features are "Dream Cruises" and "Featured Ship Profile," where you'll find more lengthy and detailed summaries.
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Small Ship Cruises
Barging down the Canal du Midi? Here's a comprehensive guide to small ship cruises. Sections including River Cruises, Family Cruises, Theme Cruises, and even Wheelchair Cruises tell you what to expect in terms of entertainment, itinerary, facilities, food,and more. We'd like to see some links.
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Cruise Guide National Geographic
We're still wondering what National Geographic Traveler Magazine had in mind when it created this colorful yet limited cruise resource. The destination summaries are interesting but too brief, and the Cruise and Island Finders guide performs only cursory searches (no useful contact info). If you choose specific cruise lines from the Brochure Rack, you'll learn what kinds of ships go where, but don't expect even a phone no. Best feature: the Q & A hidden under "Resources" offers some stellar advice.
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