Boston Herald, United States
The typical Caribbean cruise isn't as typical as it used to be. Ships now depart from a host of home ports, and not just the always-popular Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cruise lengths now vary from as short as three nights to as long as 12. And itineraries are pressing farther into the southern Caribbean and Central America.
Here's a rundown of what's new under the sun in Caribbean cruising for 2005.
Though this season will see far fewer brand-new ships than in recent years, there's no keeping a good industry down. In December, Carnival Cruise Lines will launch its new 110,000-ton, 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor on year-round seven-night cruises from Miami.
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