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Cruise Critic Picks World's Best Cruise Ships for 2019

CNN

Published December 2019


Cruise Critic Names Best Cruise Lines, Ships of 2019

USA Today

Published December 2019


Best New Ships Of 2019: 3 Ships That Are Game-Changers

Forbes

Published December 2019


The Decade in Travel

The Washington Post

Published December 2019


This Is the Best Time to Book a Cruise If You Want to Score a Deal

Travel+Leisure

Published December 2019


10 Things That Changed How We Travel in the 2010s

Conde Nast Traveler

Published December 2019


The Newest Tech on Cruise Ships

The New York Times

Published November 2019


A Cruise Ship Trip Can Make Some Expensive Destinations More Affordable

The Los Angeles Times

Published October 2019


What You Need to Know About Bad Weather on a Cruise, According to an Expert

Travel+Leisure

Published October 2019


The Best Fall Vacations For Couples, According To Travel Pros

The Zoe Report

Published September 2019


What to Pack for an Alaskan Cruise, According to People Who Take Lots of Them

New York Magazine

Published September 2019


The 10 Best Cruise Ships for Families

INSIDER

Published September 2019


What Happens to Cruise Ship Cabins That Don’t Get Sold?

Reader's Digest

Published July 2019


Where to Sail Next? Avignon, France is Best, Cruise Critic Readers Say

The Los Angeles Times

Published July 2019


Top 10 Cruise Destinations in the World, According to Cruise Critic Users

USA Today

Published July 2019


The top 5 places to take a cruise to this year

INSIDER

Published July 2019


Sail Away: These Are the World's Most Popular Cruise Destinations

CNN

Published July 2019


7 Best Cruise Destinations for 2019, According to Thousands of Reviews

CNBC

Published July 2019


The 10 Large Cruise Ships with the Nicest Cabins

Business Insider

Published July 2019


Cruise Lines Are Getting More Eco-Friendly — By Tweaking Things Most People Won't Notice

Conde Nast Traveler

Published May 2019


7 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Cruise Vacation

Business Insider

Published May 2019


Great Ideas for $1,000: Home, Travel, Gifts & Fitness

Kiplinger

Published March 2019


9 Luxury Cruises For Couples That Are Perfect To Take In The Spring

The Zoe Report

Published March 2019


Miami Cruise Line Wants to ‘Take it Global.’ Its New Ship Will Visit All Seven Continents.

The Miami Herald

Published March 2019


You’ll Get the Best Perspective on These Places From the Deck of a Cruise Ship

The Los Angeles Times

Published March 2019


Cruisers' Choice: Best Cruise Ships of 2019

CNN

Published March 2019


Traveling to Spots Where the Wild Things Are

The Boston Globe

Published February 2019


What to Pack for a Cruise

AARP

Published February 2019


A ‘Golden Girls’ Cruise Exists & Here’s How To Book A Spot ASAP

Bustle

Published February 2019


The Best Cruises for Wine Lovers

Wine Enthusiast

Published January 2019


Why Adults Without Kids Are Obsessed With Disney Cruises

Bloomberg

Published August 2017


Top Cruise Destinations for 2017

ABC News

Published August 2017


This Millennial-Only Cruise Ship Is Making The Coolest Stops And We're Intrigued

Elite Daily

Published August 2017


How to Book Your First Cruise

Conde Nast Traveler

Published July 2017


How the One Percent Travels

USA Today

Published July 2017


Off The Grid: The Best Alaskan Cruise And Shore Excursions

Paste Magazine

Published July 2017


How To Travel Long-Term In Retirement

HuffPost

Published June 2017


How To Save on a Cruise

Real Simple

Published June 2017


5 Bucket-List Trips for Families

Parents Magazine

Published June 2017


How Solo Travelers Can Beat the High Cost of Going it Alone

The Washington Post

Published June 2017


Need to Travel with a Dog? Try Cruising This Luxury Liner

Fox News

Published June 2017


Think Locally, Hire a Pro, and Consider the Northwest or Normandy to Save Big on a Sail

Los Angeles Times

Published June 2017


Travel Booking & Planning Guide

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published June 2017


5 Ways to Beat Seasickness on Your Next Cruise

Travel + Leisure

Published May 2017


Theme Cruises Based on Your Favorite Pastime

Travel Channel

Published May 2017


Taking a Cruise? 8 Tips to Know Before You Go

TODAY.com

Published May 2017


What do Millennial Travelers Want in a Vacation?

Boston Globe

Published May 2017


Asia is the Hot Cruise Ticket These Days

Los Angeles Times

Published May 2017


Money-Saving Dos and Don’ts of Vacation Planning

GoBankingRates.com

Published April 2017


Alaska Cruise Numbers Growing Rapidly

AARP

Published April 2017


Cruise Critic: Helping Cardholders Maximize Travel Rewards with Reviews & Fair Pricing for the Best Ships on the Open Seas

CardRates.com

Published April 2017


2017 Cruisers' Choice Awards

MSN

Published March 2017


How to Save Money and Avoid Crowds While Traveling

CNN

Published March 2017


Travel Trend: Check Out These Romantic Valentine's Day Getaways

ABC News

Published February 2017


From Swearing Off Cruises to Swearing by Them

Boston Globe

Published February 2017


Cruisers' Choice: Best Cruise Ships of 2017

CNN

Published February 2017


These Three Websites Are Invaluable In Helping You Research Hotels, Cruises and Rail Travel

Forbes

Published January 2017


Cruise Cancellation Policies: What to Know

Conde Nast Traveler

Published January 2017


When and Where to Book a Wave Season Cruise Deal

ABC News

Published January 2017


Expert Reviews, Lively Forums & Onboard Events: Cruise Critic Ushers Singles on a Voyage to Friendship & Romance

DatingAdvice.com: Cruise Critic recommended as a source for single travelers to plan cruise vacations.

Published August 2016


See the World by Boat on One of the Year's Best River Cruises

Mashable: The best river cruise lines of the year, according to Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards

Published October 2015


Best New Cruise Ships of 2015? Say Hello to the Viking Star and the Maria Theresa

The Los Angeles Times: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards

Published October 2015


Envelope Please ... the Best Cruise Lines of 2015

Yahoo!: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards

Published October 2015


And the World's Best New Cruise Ship Is...

CNN: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards

Published October 2015


Can Virtual Tours Encourage More People to Get Onboard?

Skift shares Cruise Critic's new virtual tours and member photo collection.

Published September 2015


How to Find a Disney Cruise for Less

Reuters: Cruise Critic's Carolyn Spencer Brown offers tips for finding cruise deals.

Published September 2015


Music Immersion on Themed Cruises

Miami Herald recommends Cruise Critic's round-up of music theme cruises.

Published July 2015


How to Get What You Want on Your Next Cruise

Conde Nast Traveler recommends Cruise Critic's reviews as a good place to start in the cruise planning process.

Published May 2015


Best Apps and Websites for Travelers

Travel + Leisure names Cruise Critic as one of the best online resources for travelers.

Published April 2015


Cruise Critic Names the Best Ships in Every Category for 2015

ABC News: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Cruisers' Choice Awards.

Published February 2015


You Googled It, We Answered I

The New York Times recommends Cruise Critic's cruise packing list.

Published January 2015


Best Cruise Lines Include Royal Caribbean, Disney

CNN: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2014 Editors' Picks Awards.

Published November 2014


Trophy Season: Who's the Big Winners in U.S. News, Cruise Critic Awards?

TravelPulse: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2014 Editors' Picks Awards.

Published November 2014


All Aboard, Cat Lovers and KISS Fans

The Boston Globe recommends Cruise Critic's Theme Cruise Finder for cruisers looking for a theme cruise experience.

Published September 2014


What to Know About Booking Cruise Excursions Before You Board

Conde Nast Traveler recommends Cruise Critic for researching tour guides in ports of call.

Published August 2014


Sure-Fire Ways to Lose Weight on a Ship

Yahoo! Travel recommends Cruise Critic's round-up of the Best Cruises for Fitness.

Published August 2014


Some Last-Minute Summer Vacation Possibilities

The Record & Herald News recommends Cruise Critic to find last-minute cruise deals.

Published June 2014


Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation

Fort Worth Star-Telegram recommends Cruise Critic's reviews for travelers looking to book a cruise vacation.

Published May 2014


Solo Made Simple

The Sydney Morning Herald: The Sydney Morning Herald recommends solo travelers use Cruise Critic's community to connect with other travelers prior to the trip.

Published March 2014


6 Trends in Cruising

The New York Times: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers insight into current trends in the cruise industry.

Published March 2014


Cruisers' Choice: Best Cruise Ships

CNN: Cruise Critic announces the winners of its 2014 Cruisers' Choice Awards.

Published February 2014


Cruising with the Kids: A Boatload of Fun

Parents Magazine: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, shares tips for families planning a cruise vacation.

Published February 2014


70 Percent Off Cruises? New Tool Says Yes

ABC News: Cruise Critic announces Price Drop, a new cruise shopping tool.

Published January 2014


5 Best Travel Deal Destinations for 2014

NBC News: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, discusses current trends in river cruising.

Published November 2013


Cruise Critic Cites Norwegian Breakaway, AmaPrima as Best New Ships

TravelPulse.com: The list of winners from the 2013 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards.

Published October 2013


New York-Themed Ship Takes Top Honors in Cruise Awards

ABC News: The winners of the 2013 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards.

Published October 2013


Lights Out on the Lido Deck

The New York Times: Cruise Critic's Managing Editor, Colleen McDaniel, offers insight on recent cruise line smoking policy changes, and shares a round-up of current smoking policies.

Published September 2013


Big Ship vs. Small Ship: How to Choose the Cruise for You

Boston Globe: Cruise Critic Features Editor, Erica Silverstein, offers tips for choosing the best ship size for you.

Published September 2013


Cruise Weight Loss: How To Avoid The Inevitable Gain

Huffington Post shares Cruise Critic's list of the Best Cruises for Fitness.

Published July 2013


Save on Your Family Vacation: Cruise for Cheap

All You magazine: Cruise Critic's Ports of Call boards recommended as a resource for planning a shore excursion.

Published May 2013


Hidden Cruise Deals: How to Nab Flash Sales

Yahoo! Travel: Cruise Critic Features Editor, Erica Silverstein, shares tips for finding flash sales for cruise vacations.

Published May 2013


8 Tips On Saving Money on a Cruise Vacation

Yahoo! News: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers tips for saving money on a cruise vacation.

Published April 2013


Pay Taxes, Treat Yourself in April

The Wall Street Journal: Cruise Critic offers tips for finding the best deals at sea.

Published April 2013


Cruise Offers Motorcyclists a 12-day Surf-and-Turf Dream

Baltimore Sun: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers insight on the popularity of theme cruises.

Published April 2013


The 10 Best Big Cruise Ships On The Ocean

Business Insider: The 10 best large cruise ships at sea, named in the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards.

Published March 2013


5 Great Websites to Search for Amazing Cruise Offers

Zagat: Cruise Critic named a top site to find cruise deals.

Published March 2013


Smaller Ships Will Have Big Presence in 2013

Los Angeles Times: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, discusses cruise trends to expect in 2013.

Published January 2013


Cruise Safety One Year After Concordia

CNN: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers insight on new cruise safety guidelines.

Published January 2013


Winter Blues? Try a Dream Vacation

The Philadelphia Inquirer recommends Cruise Critic as a resource for travelers considering an upcoming cruise.

Published December 2012


5 Do's and Don'ts for First-Time Cruisers

Palm Beach Post recommends Cruise Critic's Roll Calls for first-time cruisers for cruise tips and to meet shipmates ahead of time.

Published December 2012


Best Cruise Ships Of 2012

International Business Times: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2012 Editors' Picks Awards.

Published December 2012


Abandoning the Hearth for Christmas

CNN: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers tips for families considering a cruise during the holidays.

Published December 2012


Cheap Travel During Dead Week Coming Up

ABC News: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, shares the best times to find quiet season deals on cruise ships.

Published December 2012


Royal Caribbean Plans Third Oasis-Class Cruise Ship

The Huffington Post: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, discusses the possibilities for new Royal Caribbean ship.

Published October 2012


I'm New to Cruising: Should I Book a River Trip or a Bigger Ship?

The Globe and Mail: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, shares insight on the differences between river cruises and larger ocean-going ships.

Published October 2012


Travel Etiquette: Saving Seats at the Pool

Cruise Critic editor-in-chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, speaks with ABC News regarding new pool etiquette programs on-board cruise ships.

"And it's long overdue, Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of CruiseCritic.com told ABC News.

Published August 2012


How to Pack for a Cruise

Fox News recommends Cruise Critic's coverage of on-board dress codes.

"Before embarking, check out Cruisecritic.com's article that details dress codes for each cruise line."

Published June 2012


Twenty Million Travellers Can't Be Wrong, Can They?

The Sydney Morning Herald names Cruise Critic as a helpful cruise resource.

"There are specific consumer feedback forums such as cruisecritic.com where you can go to read up on the cruises and cruise companies that are available -- an increasing number in Asia and Australasia, as well as Europe and the Caribbean."

Published May 2012


Cruise Vacations: 10 Things You Might Not Know

Gadling discusses the power of the Cruise Critic message boards.

"As our online world has developed with Internet-equipped tablets, faster connections, transparency and more rapid responses from all interested in cruise vacations, sites like CruiseCritic.com have become even more relevant and accurate. Clear example: CruiseCritic message boards are often the first source of breaking news when ships get into trouble at sea."

Published May 2012


Cruise Ship Safety: 20 Tips for Safety On and Off the Seas

Cruise Critic offers tips to ABC News on how to stay safe on a cruise.

"Check out these cruise ship and travel safety tips from online cruise guide Cruise Critic and from health industry experts Dr. Bradley Feuer, regional director of medical education at the Palm Beach Centre for Graduate Medical Education, and Blake Yturralde, the president of Commercial Medical Escorts."

Published January 2012


In a Disaster, Cruise Site Forums Offer Updates and Assistance

Forbes discusses the power of Cruise Critic forums.

"In addition to condolences and concern about evacuations, search and rescue, the cruise-dedicated forums offered whatever assistance they could to people desperately trying to track down loved ones who were aboard."

Published January 2012


Most Important Travel Trends of 2012

Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic, discusses 2012 cruise trends with Travel+Leisure

"'Cruise companies are realizing there's a generation of people who've never taken a cruise,' says Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. 'They're hoping that by making their cabins as luxurious as possible, they can lure customers from the chic hotels they normally frequent.'"

Published January 2012


Is "Wave Season" Still the Best Bet for Cruise Deals?

Cruise Critic editor-in-chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, speaks with CNN to discuss the current status of "wave season."

"The magnitude of wave season deals has lessened each year for the last three years, to the point where there really is no wave season in 2012, said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com, calling it a major shift in the industry."

Published January 2012


Save Time and Money on Travel With These 5 Sites

The Business Insider includes Cruise Critic in its list of five websites that save travelers time and money.

"I've never been on a cruise before, and the thought of being on a ship, in the middle of the sea is a bit worrisome. What if you don't like any of the activities on the ship? You're sort of trapped and it's not like you can pick-up and drive somewhere else. Anyway, if I were to plan a cruise trip, CruiseCritic would be helpful as it lets you read reviews from other people who've been on each ship. Because you want to know what other people thought of the cruise line before you book one yourself."

Published January 2012


Top 10 Cruising Tweeps

Travel Agent Central lists @CruiseCritic as one of the top Twitter accounts for cruising.

"CruiseCritic delivers an engaging mix of hard news, feature articles, cruise roundup stories, ship profiles and reader feedback-related content. This group has experienced full-time staffers dedicated to cruise, making the tweets both timely and insightful. And they pull no punches in telling it like it is. @OrlandoChris sums it up, 'Carolyn Spencer Brown and the gang at CruiseCritic are simply the single most complete source of cruise information there is.'"

Published September 2011


Hurricane Season Makes Cruising Tricky

CNN interviews Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, to explain what to expect when cruising during hurricane season.

"So what should cruise aficionados consider when booking a summer or fall Caribbean voyage? We asked Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com, to explain some of the realities of cruising when the big storms are most likely to form."

Published August 2011


Travel: Luxury for Less

Money Magazine lists the Cruise Critic Twitter page as a top resource for finding travel deals.

"Check these sources... @CruiseCritic for news, reviews, and deals for all major cruise lines."

Published August 2011


Best Travel Websites and Apps

Travel+Leisure lists its picks of the best travel websites and apps available.

"Whether you're looking for a five-day, family-friendly tour of the Caribbean or an intimate classical-music cruise in Europe, you'll find the most comprehensive user and editor reviews of ships, cabins, and ports of call at this website. Cruises are searchable by a range of criteria: price, region, lifestyle (singles, gay, family, etc.)."

Published August 2011


Mediterranean Cruises

AM770's Informed Traveller interviews Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, to provide insider tips on cruising the Mediterranean.

"One of the best ways, I think, to see parts of Europe would be to take a Mediterranean cruise. And to talk more about cruising the Mediterranean, we're joined now by Carolyn Spencer Brown. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, one of my favorite websites."

Published July 2011


More for Your Money: Making Europe Affordable

The Los Angeles Times discusses tips for travelers looking to visit Europe without breaking the bank.

"A European cruise can be surprisingly affordable because you pay many costs upfront in dollars, not in pricey euros or pounds. 'A cruise fare includes everything you absolutely need, such as transportation from port to port, food, entertainment, a kids club, water and coffee,' said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of CruiseCritic.com, a consumer information website."

Published July 2011


The Cruise Industry Post Oslo Attacks and Carnival�s Magic Rescue

Peter Greenberg speaks with Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, about the latest news in the cruising world.

"From the Olso attacks to a creative rescue in the Mediterranean, the cruise industry is in the headlines this news cycle. Peter spoke with CruiseCritic.com's Carolyn Spencer Brown about the latest developments out at sea."

Published July 2011


Cruising's Top Women

Porthole Cruise Magazine sits down for a Q&A with six of cruising's top women, including Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown.

"A former staff writer with the Washington Post, Carolyn Spencer Brown has been following the cruise industry for the past 15 years and has taken more than 150 cruises. Today, she is editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic (cruisecritic.com), the world's largest cruise reviews and news website, overseeing both its U.S. and U.K. editorial operations."

Published July 2011


Cruise Control

Cruise Critic editors offer their expert advice in Southwest Airlines' in-flight magazine, Spirit.

"Editor in chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, and copy editor Ashley Kosciolek, share their expert tips on saving money at sea and improving your cruise experience."

April 2010


Cruise Prices are Rebounding in 2010, but Bargains Still Can be Found

The LA Times asks Cruise Critic where to find the deals, and how to cruise for less

"Last year was the year of the steal," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of Cruise Critic, a consumer website. "They were almost paying you to get on a cruise ship. This year, you can still find deals. But you have to look for them."

Published March 2010


Q&A With Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor in Chief of CruiseCritic.com

Matt Goss from the NY Times' Frugal Traveler interviews Carolyn Spencer Brown to get the scoop on the frugal side of cruising.

"Q:My trips rarely top $100 a day, including airfare. Is that possible for a cruise?
A: Oh god, yes. In 2009, deals were falling out of the sky and hitting you on the head, they were so cheap. Norwegian Sky was doing $25 a day on its three- and four-day Bahamas cruises, and it was a decent ship - it wasn't a tub. Once you get there, you don't have to spend another penny beyond gratuity."

February 2010


Finding Cruise Deals in a Recovering Economy

The CNN turns to Cruise Critic for the low-down on finding a good cruise deal.

"Last year was the year of the steal," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of Cruise Critic, a consumer website. "They were almost paying you to get on a cruise ship. This year, you can still find deals. But you have to look for them."

Published February 2010


T+L's Top Travel Websites of 2009

Travel+Leisure put hundreds of travel websites to the test to uncover the top 45 you need to bookmark before planning your next trip.

"Click Factor: This comprehensive site picks apart virtually every sailing on the seas, with pictures, authoritative editor reviews, good last-minute deals, and news updates. Travelers can search by port of call, departure city, date, and cruise line."

Published November 2009


Practical Traveler: The Caribbean Issue

The NY Times highlights Cruise Critic's Caribbean deals.

"Interestingly, some of the most attractive deals this winter are being offered on newer ships. CruiseCritic.com/bargains lists seven-night western Caribbean cruises on the three-year-old Crown Princess for $479 and the popular Norwegian Jewel for $329. Both depart in January.

"If I'm going to spend the same kind of money on a cruise," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic, "I'll take the newer ship, with better restaurants, more amenities, bigger spa, pool, sun deck, and broader entertainment any day."

Published November 2009


New Tools on the Web's Best Travel Sites

The Washington Post takes a fresh look at some of the Web's most popular sites, scouting for cool new bells and whistles.

"There's nothing like a site patronized and run by fanatics, and this compendium of traveler reviews, ship specifications, message boards and the like is justly celebrated within the cruise community. It should absolutely be the first stop of any first-time cruiser, although seasoned veterans who revel in cruise-line minutiae and gossip about the industry will no doubt love it, too ... We particularly like the Roll Call section of the message boards, in which future cruisers can make contact with others who will be on the same sailing."

Published February 2009

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