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Welcome to CruiseMates' online cruise guide. Below are the front pages for all of our categories.

  • CRUISE LINE & SHIP REVIEWS
    Our expert cruise line and cruise ship reviews by Paul Motter and the rest of the CruiseMates' staff.

  • READER CONTRIBUTED SHIP REVIEWS
    Cruise line and cruise ship reviews by contributed by cruisers like you.

  • SHIP FEATURE ARTICLES
    Articles about real ship-board experiences from our staff and contributing authors. Additional information about special ship features.

  • CONSUMER AFFAIRS
    How to buy a cruise! Learn how to be a first class cruise shopper. The best articles on all kinds of money-related topics concerning your cruise vacations and planning.

  • FIRST-TIME CRUISERS
    A compilation of articles for first-time cruisers, from debunking cruise myths to how to select a travel agent, a cabin, meal times, tipping, how and dress, etc.

  • SINGLE CRUISING
    Articles and advice for singles. Includes message boards for those seeking cruising companions -- and romance!

  • FAMILY CRUISING
    Lots of friendly advice on how to arrange baby-sitting, book tours, arrange special meals, accomodate infants and more.

  • TEENS & KIDS
    Teens! Meet our teen cruising editor Dan Polulak, and meet other teens on board! Cruisin' Kids! Join the CruiseMates Crew!

  • GAY/LESBIAN CRUISERS
    Articles about special cruises and tour operators who specialize in accomodating Gay and Lesbian Cruisers - message boards.

  • LUXURY CRUISING
    One of the most complete wrap-ups of the luxury cruise lines and ships anywhere online. There are big differences in luxury vessels, from size to what is included in the price. Luxury is an "overused" word in this industry, find the TRUE luxury cruise lines here.

  • EDITOR'S PICKS & BEST OF CRUISING
    Editor Paul Motter's invaluable lists of the best ships for golf, families, cuisine, fitness and by cruising region. A help in finding the ship that best suits you personally.

  • CRUISE HUMOR & EDITORIALS
    Hey, cruising is fun so let's laugh along with some of our editors who possess a bent sense of humor. And, see if you agree with some of our opinions - pro or con?

  • GUEST ARTICLES
    Articles contributed to us by readers like you. We accept articles from beginning travel writers, or people who just feel they have something to say. Some very creative pieces here.

  • PORTS OF CALL
    Read about worldwide ports of call including a comprehensive Alaska Planning Guide. Articles on Ports of Embarkation, Alaska, Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama Canal, Mexico, Europe, Mediterranean, Baltic, Hawaii, South Pacific, South America.

  • BEFORE YOU GO
    From finding a terrific travel agent to getting the best price possible, this section covers the myriad details necessary to landing the perfect cruise for you.

  • ABOARD THE SHIP
    Entertainment, dining, taking the kids, cabins, safety and on-board activities -- Advice and info to help you get the most out of your cruise.

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The cruise ship information contained in CruiseMates cruise reviews are professional cruise writer's opinions. Reader cruise reviews are unbiased opinions submitted by cruise enthusiasts. The cruise feature articles are sorted by cruise lines in alphabetical order; Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, etc. Other cruise topics include cruise travel agents, cruise bargains, selecting a cruise cabin or stateroom, singles cruising, gay cruising, family cruising, and more. Packing lists for cruises, ports of call, cruise itineraries and "best of" recommendations can all be found in the pages of CruiseMates.