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Welcome aboard Prow's Edge as we slice through the world of cruising!

Join us as we explore the latest news about cruises, cruise lines and cruising, with professional reviews from seasoned cruise journalists, interactive tips and advice from fellow passengers, and information on everything from planning cruises to port information and news about cheap cruises and cruise deals.

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NEW COMPETITION
A taste of the exotic comes to Prow's Edge with a new cruise review from Bob Tilley as he sails up the Mekong River through the heart of Indochina in SLOWLY DOWN THE MEKONG


WIN YOUR OWN COPY OF GOURMET DELIGHTS ON THE SEVEN SEAS - an exquisite, coffee table cookbook packed with recipes from Stefan Wilke, the executive chef of the MS Europa, Hapag Lloyd’s fleet flagship and the only cruise liner to have been awarded the coveted 5-stars plus distinction by the Berlitz Cruise Guide from 2001 to 2010.

To enter the competition – write to us at competition@prowsedge.com and tell us in 50 - 100 words your favourite cruise cuisine story (it can be funny or glum) and how important food is to you when booking a cruise.

The top 5 most interesting entries will win one of 5 copies of GOURMET DELIGHTS ON THE SEVEN SEAS and your winning entry will be published in the Captain’s Table pages at Prow’s Edge Cruise Magazine.

The competition is free to enter, and contact information will NOT be shared with any other parties.

Closing date for the competition is April 30, 2010

Author and photographer of GOURMET DELIGHTS ON THE SEVEN SEAS, Lutz Jäkel highlights Stefan Wilke’s recipes in an exquisite cook book that is a voyage of discovery you will enjoy for many years to come.

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Chef Jean-marie Zimmermann - Cunard Line

 Executive Chef Jean-Marie Zimmermann, Global Culinary Ambassador of Cunard Line, operator of the most famous ocean liners in the world shares his unique recipe for Crab Brioche Thernmidor with Prow's Edge readers.

click here for Chef Jean-Marie Zimmermann's recipe for the Captain's Table...

A new addtion to the VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE pages as Prow's Edge invites Rick Sasso, President & CEO of MSC Cruises to share his “view from the bridge” .

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VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

Diane Moore, President, Windstar Cruises Paul Strachan, Founder, Pandaw River Cruises James Rodriguez Oceania Cruises Colin Stone at Swan Hellenic shares his view from the bridge Mike Deegan shares his view from the bridge
Terry Dale shares his view from the bridge Lawrence Dessler shares his view from the bridge ALbert Peters shares his view from the bridge Dietmar Wertanzl shares his view from the bridge Ken Carver shares his view from the birdge

Prow's Edge regularly invites leaders in the cruise industry to share their "views from the bridge" : to discuss trends in cruise travel, introduce new concepts and offer novel perspectives about cruises and the cruise lines.   click here for views from the bridge 


TYPES OF CRUISES

From adventure cruises to senior cruises, from business cruises to family cruises, from Hawaii to Alaska, freighter adventures or gay and lesbian cruises, there are many different types of cruises to suit every taste that no one should ever be able to say - "I' don't like to cruise"!.  

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PLANNING A CRUISE

6 easy steps for planning your next cruises, this new section at Prow's Edge is particularly useful for first time cruisers and for those cruise passengers wanting to correct old mistakes. These pages cover everything from planning the cruise budget to what to do at home before you leave.

click here to learn how to plan a cruise
 

CRUISE LINES

As the number of cruise lines plying the great oceans of the world increases, and as the cruise lines add more ships to their fleets, it's becoming more and more difficult to figure out who is who and what they are all about – so Prow's Edge sails in with over 50 profiles of the major cruise lines offering cruises around the world.

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THE BEST CRUISE LINES

Prow's Edge sails in with her pick of the best cruise lines by category. Although it is hard if not impossible to chose only one winner in each category, these cruise lines are indeed outstanding in their field.

click here for more about the best cruise lines at sea for 2008/09

NEWS ABOUT CRUISES

The crew aboard Prow's Edge sift through the press releases from and about the cruise lines and find the latest news about cruises. Other news pages in this section include a look at small ships and niche cruise lines.

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SAFETY AT SEA

A new and controversial addition to Prow's Edge examines the true face of safety on cruise ships - not to alarm passengers or to sensationalize crimes at sea - but to prepare cruisers, to make them aware of the dangers to ensure a safe and happy cruise vacation. Here you will also find news about the latest, gound-breaking US legislation aimed to increase safety at sea.

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SHIP'S DOCTOR

Advice for cruise passengers on fighting jet lag, sunbathing sensibly without feeling like a poached egg, remedies like ginger root to counteract seasickness, some ideas of what to pack in your traveling medicine chest, and common sense health guidelines to make your cruise an even happier experience.

click here for medical advice from the shiip's doctor

CAPTAIN'S TABLE

Prow’s Edge sails into cruise line galleys for a closer look at the dishes their chefs put on the Captain’s Table, and yours, every day of a cruise. Cruise line chefs part with their culinary secrets and favorite recipes... Bon appétit!    

click here for recipes from the captain's table
 

CRUISE PORTS

Ports information provides cruise passengers with an insightful view of several ports of call in the USA and Canada, including a lists of rach port's major attractions.   click here for cruise ports of call

SHIP'S LIBRARY

Take a look at the ship's library where you you can browse and order books and DVDs from the list of Prow's Edge recommended reading and viewing.

Take your pick of the latest guides to cruises in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and the Mediterranean or find a DVD devoted to your favourite cruising destination.

Not forgetting those essentials for a cruise, like the handy smuggling packs (delightfully called Rum Runner Kits) specially designed to beat the cruise lines' bans on bringing your own alcohol on board. (see side bar under ESSENTIAL and scroll through items)

click here for the ship's library

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BOARDS - CRUISE FORUMS

Prow's Edge introduces the new, interactive message boards and cruise forums where you can read the views and opinions of other cruise passengers, read their comments on a host of different topics from saftey at sea to what to wear for dinner, and post your own messages and replies. 

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            CRUISE NEWS


  Latest news on cruises
  March 11, 2010





March 11, 2010: Crusie lines report strong bookings during CLIA's 2010 "wave season"!
March 08, 2010: MSC Magnifica Joins MSC Cruises as 11th Ship in Fleet
March 05, 2010: WINDSTAR introduces unusual selection of shore excursions
March 03, 2010: Wellness program sets sail with CRYSTAL CRUISES in September.
March 02, 2010: The brand new CELEBRITY ECLIPSE comes out into the open
March 01, 2010: UNIWORLD offers Business Class Air Upgrade on July and August 2010 departures on six European boutique river cruise itineraries.
Feb 23, 2010: CLIA Member Lines Offer Dozens of Ways To Sail from Home to Europe and Beyond
Feb 17, 2010: Canada's leading cruise retailer, Cruise Connections Canada, offers refunds to guests affected by NewWest's Special Projects cancelations
Feb 15, 2010: VARIETY CRUISES set to explore the rivers of West Africa
Feb 11, 2010: Passengers on PRINCESS CRUISES can once again invite friends and family aboard ship
on embarkation day
Feb 09, 2010: VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY and the over 65s
Feb 04, 2010: THE WORLD, the first and only private residential community at sea, sets sail for 2010
Feb 02, 2010: UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISES earns high honors from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler
Feb 01, 2010: CLIA member cruise lines offer specials for Valentine's Day
Jan 28, 2010: Even more theme cruises from HURTIGRUTEN
Jan 27, 2010: CRYSTAL CRUISES voted best in February 2010 by Condé Nast Traveler
Jan 26, 2010: HOLLAND AMERICA LINE launches new look for Mariner Magazine
Jan 25, 2010: PRINCESS CRUISES named “Weather Cruise Ship Company of the Year” by NOAA
Jan 21, 2010: QUARK EXPEDITIONS puts a new spin on Antarctica and the Drake Passage
Jan 20, 2010: CLIA and its members take a look at the state of the cruise industry in 2010
Jan 19, 2010: SILVERSEA CRUISES' brand new Silver Spirit arrives in America
Jan 18, 2010: Two new theme cruises from FRED. OLSEN CRUISES and MSC CRUISES
Jan 18, 2010: UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISES offers free companion air on eight of their Europe river cruises
Jan 13, 2010: CRUISE WEST in Alaska offers more Zodiac excursions, more time in Glacier Bay National Park and more included shore excursions.
Jan 12, 2010: SWAN HELLENIC offers new Grand Voyages brochure
Jan 11, 2010: M/S Paul Gauguin sets sail under a new unbrella.
Jan 08, 2010: SILVERSEA CRUISES introduces a new interactive cooking school to be featured on 11 cruises in 2010