New Authors on Board Cunard, 20 New Alaska Shore Excursions, A North Pole Cruise Invitation and Cruise Ship Internet Tips

1. Princess debuts 20 new shore excursions in Alaska this summer, and several are very nifty

Princess Cruises is still the premier cruise line in Alaska, at least as far as large ships are concerned. They have been there a very long time, own their own lodges and run great pre and post cruisetours. More............

2. Cunard announces authors who will speak on transatlantic crossings

Today Cunard announced the return of its popular Literature and Liners series. This program allows guests sailing on certain Queen Mary 2 transatlantic crossings the opportunity to interact with some great best-selling authors. More............

3. When Was the Last Time You Were on Top of the World? Literally?

Please consider this an invitation to join the folks behind AllThingsCruise & CruiseCompete in the North Pole. We have put together an extraordinary cruise expedition for your perusal.

In partnership with Crown Cruise Collection & Expedition Cruises, we are offering an extraordinary journey to the North Pole on the Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker "50 Years of Victory." The 50 Years of Victory is the world's most powerful and sophisticated expedition vessel.

Polar bears, arctic foxes, walruses and seals and snow owls are only a few of the species native to this wild, untamed land. A land so varied that it can be covered by ice so white it looks blue or with a carpet of mosses and lichens the colors of which would stir the imagination of even the most seasoned of artists. More.......

To discuss this extraordinary opportunity, feel free to email Heidi, HShane@CruiseCompete.com or call Ross Spalding, at +1 (877) 222-8404 or +1 (609) 945-9803.

4. Research Your Cruise - A tremendous amount of useful information is available about cruising, because there's just so much to know. Here is a spot to start......…

5. Video: How to Choose a Cruise Line - Summary: Learn some of the basic differences between the major cruise lines to help choose which line is right for your cruise vacation. Video Run Time: 2:30 http://www.cruisecompete.com/video_how_to_choose_a_cruise_line.php

6. Six Ways to Save On Costly On-Board Internet, More.......

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