What's new at sea? Plenty! There are new ships, new lines and new ports -- and even the cost of cruising is getting lower.

From: The Boston Globe | Date: September 10, 1995| Author: Jerry Morris, Globe Staff | Copyright information

The cruise world is continuing its unprecedented building of ships. Billions are being spent on new vessels that should, if past performance is any indication, send travelers happily into the 21st century.

One ship even is named Century. The Celebrity Cruise Lines' ship will have the most interactive passenger services afloat, with technology developed only in these closing days of the 20th century.

The cruise world continues to evolve and change. New lines have appeared, o...

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