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A glass of wine is fine any time, but even better when you sip it on a cruise ship. Whether you’re on deck toasting the sunset, savoring a multicourse gourmet meal in a specialty restaurant or simply enjoying some time in the comfort of your stateroom, a delicious wine can enhance the cruise experience. Cruise lines appreciate wine enthusiasts and accommodate them in special ways. Many cruise lines offer wine-tasting events, a great way to spend a day at sea. Some ships offer educational programs designed to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of wine, or special dinners in which each course is paired with an ideal wine. Cruise ship wine bars have become popular spots to relax, sample new wines and chat with other wine aficionados. Royal Caribbean offers the Vintages wine bar on its Voyager class, Freedom class and Oasis class ships. There, you can sample wines from some of the world’s most famous vintners – some available only at Vintages. Celebrity Cruises has more tha...

When Norwegian Cruise Line’s fabulous new ship, the Norwegian Breakaway , sails for Bermuda this April, it will depart from a growing region for home ports: the northeastern U.S. The Breakaway will sail from New York City, a home port that offers fantastic pre- and post-cruise opportunities. There are lots of enjoyable sights, shops, restaurants and more to explore in other northeastern home ports, too, which include Boston, Mass.; Bayonne, N.J., just across Upper New York Bay from Brooklyn; and Baltimore, Md. Millions of people live within easy driving distance of one or more of these ports. And, driving rather than flying to your cruise ship can free up more of your vacation budget to spend on the ship and in the ports you visit. Boston is a popular port for cruises to New England and Canada on Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean ships. These cruises are no longer limited to the height of the fall color season, but sail from May through October....

With cruise ship home ports stretching along the Eastern Seaboard, the Gulf Coast and up the West Coast, millions of Americans and Canadians live within easy driving distance of a ship. While many cruise passengers opt for the ease and speed of air travel, there can be definite advantages to driving to your ship. You can spend the money you save on airfare to reserve a higher class of stateroom; you can enjoy the sights along the drive; and, you can bring back lots of purchases without worry about stuffing them all into your luggage or paying airline fees for extra baggage. But, how easy is it to park your car at the pier? In most cases, it’s very easy, though there are fees involved. For example, if you’re sailing from New York City, parking is available at the Port of New York’s gated facilities with 24-hour security for $30 per day. In Miami, you can park for about $20 per day. If you drive up in a large recreational vehicle, expect to pay about $40 per day. Miami also has...

From design to launch, it can take several years to produce a new cruise ship. It’s a time when excitement among cruise fans can come to a fever pitch, especially when the cruise line is ready to reveal the features and amenities of the ship. Currently, cruise enthusiasts are buzzing about the announced features of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway . The first in a new line of “Project Breakaway” ships, Breakaway will launch this April with new options for entertainment and dining, including the line’s first gelato shop and more water slides than any other cruise ship. The Breakaway’s sister ship, the Getaway , will debut in April 2014; a third ship in the series is planned for late 2015. In another highly anticipated launch, Princess Cruises will introduce its Royal Princess in June, followed by the Regal Princess in spring 2014. Both ships will have a spectacular, glass-enclosed walkway that cantilevers 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship and 128 feet over the water. ...

If you haven’t kept up with what Disney Cruise Line has to offer, you may be surprised to learn that its fleet has doubled in the past two years. The Disney Dream launched in January 2011, followed by its sister ship, the Disney Fantasy , in March 2012. Both ships carry 2,500 passengers and are significantly larger than Disney’s original ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder , which carry 1,754 passengers each. Disney offers a distinctive cruise experience, starting with the elegant design of its ships, which are modeled after the luxurious ocean liners of the past.   As you might expect, the onboard experience is perfect for families; the main pools, entertainment venues and restaurants are meant for multi-generational groups to enjoy together. The Dream and Fantasy introduced an incredible new water feature: the Aqua Duck, cruising’s first onboard watercoasters. You need to be at least 42 inches tall to ride – if you’re not, you can still splash and play with t...