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Cruise
@ddicts
Cruise information center and community, with message boards, photo galleries,
live cruise cams, information about cruise lines and ports, and an e-mail
newsletter with the latest news and specials
Cruise
Mates
Internet cruise magazine and community, with cruise news and bargains, member
reviews, message boards, cruise chat, and a complete guide to cruising, with
info for first-time cruisers, singles, families, children, and gay/lesbian
travelers
Candy's
Cruise Planner
A personal cruise guide, with information about choosing a cruise, dining,
entertainment, shore excursions
Cruise
View
Cruise guide from the U.K., with a cruise-finder service, daily cruise
headlines, postcard gallery, bulletin board, and coverage of cruise lines,
ships, and destinations
Cruise
Reviews
Hundreds of reviews written by former cruise passengers, answers to frequently
asked cruise questions, and a guide about what to wear
Cruise
Reports
Daily news log, cruise advice, reports, ratings, feedback, ship evaluations,
resources, and links
Cruise
Critic
Message boards, cruise news and reviews, planning guide, and bargains
Essentials
U.S.
Customs
Extensive U.S. Customs Service site explains customs requirements and provides
information on mailing goods to the U.S., restricted merchandise, medications
and drugs, pets and animals, and traveler alerts
Travel
Warnings and Consular Information
Home page of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, with travel warnings and consular
information sheets, details of services for Americans abroad, and passport and
visa information
U.S.
Passport Services
Pertinent passport information and printable applications, from the U.S. State
Department
Canadian
Passport Office
How and where to obtain a Canadian passport, what to do about lost or stolen
passports, and the history of passports
U.K.
Passport Agency
Regional office listings for the U.K., travel advice, and information about
passport applications and renewals, urgent passport requests, lost or stolen
passports, eligibility, and visa requirements
CDC
Travelers' Health
Health advisories and advice for destinations around the world
Medical
Advisory Services for Travelers Abroad (MASTA)
Health tips, advisories, and useful links for individual travelers
World
Health Organization
Reports and resources for health issues worldwide
Intellicast
World Weather
Current weather reports from around the world
Hurricane
Information
Updates on hurricanes and tropical storms worldwide from USA Today, including
links to satellite images and graphics from the National Hurricane Center
National
Hurricane Center
Hurricane and tropical storm forecasts, updates, and satellite imagery, plus
hurricane awareness information
National
Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
U.S. weather forecasts, storm watch, satellite images, and weather- related
articles
International
Electricity
Information about foreign electricity and a voltage guide by country
The
Currency Site
Worldwide currency converter at current rates, a traveler's checklist, weather
reports, and conversion charts for temperatures and clothing and shoe sizes
What
to Pack
Extensive packing information, with guidelines for men, women, and children,
from Candy's Cruise Planner, a personal cruising guide
Ship
& Port Facts
Ship
Info
Detailed descriptions of practically every cruise ship, with cabin and exterior
photos; includes age and specifications, accommodations, public spaces,
amenities and facilities, on-board menus, cruise destinations, and schedules
CDC
Ship Sanitation Scores
Information about the CDC's vessel sanitation program, and the latest cruise
ship inspection scores
Ship
Contacts
Complete list of cruise ship telephone numbers
Sales
Policies
Sales and cancellation policies for all the major cruise lines
Dining
Menus
Dining menus for many of the major lines, from cruise.com
Weddings
Weddings
on the Waves
List of cruise lines that offer wedding packages and ceremonies, with
descriptions and prices, from cruise.com
Marrying
in the Virgin Islands
Fact sheet, Application for Marriage License form, and links to professional
wedding planners on the islands
Barbados
Weddings
Marriage requirements, wedding planners, and special wedding and honeymoon
packages in Barbados
Welcome
to Bermuda
Department of Tourism Web site has a Wedding/Honeymoon section with essential
information and a directory of services
The
Islands of the Bahamas
Official Ministry of Tourism site provides a Honeymoon/Wedding Directory with
information about getting a marriage license and planning a ceremony
Cancun
Useful Information
Convention & Visitors Bureau site has the requirements for getting married
in Cancun
Media
The
SeaLetter
Online magazine covering all aspects of cruise travel, with a message board,
ship directory, and a wealth of articles and cruise tips by fellow cruisers
Cruise
News Daily
Daily cruise industry news, information about the newest ships, the latest
promotional rates, and a guide to shore excursions by destination
Porthole
Cruise Magazine
Subscription info, excerpts from the current print issue, and a Cruise
Newsletter
Associations
The
U.S. Access Board
The board's Passenger Vessel Access Advisory Committee (PVAAC) works on
developing accessibility standards for cruise ships
International
Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL)
Representing the 17 largest passenger cruise lines that call on major ports in
the U.S. and abroad, the council is active in cruise policy development
Cruise
Lines International Association (CLIA)
The official marketing and trade organization of the cruise industry. Features
cruise line and ship profiles, cruise news, and first-time cruiser FAQs
International
Maritime Organization (IMO)
The United Nations agency responsible for improving maritime safety and
preventing pollution from ships
National
Association of Cruise Oriented Agencies (NACOA)
A nonprofit organization of cruise travel agents
American
Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
Professional association of travel agents with list of specialists
Institute
of Certified Travel Agents (ICTA)
Provides names of certified travel agents
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