Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
Category: Cruises
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Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere
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How to Make Fast Friends While Traveling? Try Playing Pickleball.
The New York Times – Travel:One of the newest sports crazes is not only portable, but an opportunity to meet fellow travelers who can’t get enough of this addictive game.
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Help! A Check-in Agent’s Mistake Made Me Miss an Antarctic Cruise and I’m Out $17,000.
The New York Times – Travel:An American Airlines error kept a traveler from getting to her cruise’s departure, but the carrier wouldn’t take financial responsibility and her trip insurance refused to pay. Then our columnist stepped in.
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Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship, Killing One and Injuring 4 Others
The New York Times – Travel:The passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which was traveling toward the Antarctic, Viking Cruises said.
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A Man Fell From a Cruise Ship. And Survived.
The New York Times – Travel:He treaded water for hours in the Gulf of Mexico, withstanding rain, winds and waves before he was rescued. Others have not been so lucky. What happens when a person goes overboard?
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How Green is Your Cruise?
The New York Times – Travel:As cruise companies head into their busiest season, they say they have ambitious plans to find cleaner sources of fuel. But critics say the progress is too slow.
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Sizing Up This Year’s Batch of Black Friday Travel Deals
The New York Times – Travel:The sales are out there, but they may not be quite so enticing. From hotels to cruises to organized tours, here’s what to expect.
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How Can You Travel for $100 or Less a Day? Get a Cruise Deal.
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:As companies bring their full fleets back online, many ships still have room. That means bargains are being offered outside the winter “wave season,” making some sailings unexpectedly cheap, even in an era of inflation.