[Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:33:16 GMT]
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Whether it's stairs made of Swarovski crystals, a Cirque Du Soleil-like performance or a water park, modern cruise ships are offering everything travelers would want to have in one place.
Epic is all about entertaining you (everything from the Blue Man Group to Second City to every variety of specialty restaurants) and that, of course, starts with the littlest cruisers.
Passengers can go from getting a shot of Botox to front-row seats to see Blue Man Group or Cirque du Soleil. And when it's time for dinner, there are 20 restaurants to choose from.
New England ports see a bright spot on the horizon as they prepare for what they expect will be a record number of cruise ships during the tourism season this year.
From Southeast to the Far North, here are eight new ways travelers can experience The Last Frontier.
Some shore-based cruise experiences are over the top, others are still under construction, but all are designed to beat the been-there-done-that blues.
Dubai has had some financial turmoil the past few months, but that has not deterred cruise vacationers to the embattled emirate as it is quickly becoming a must-see port of call.
Forget the motor coach tour. Cruise lines are increasingly offering unique, adventurous ? outrageous, even ? options for shore excursions.