cruises

(Newser) - Increasingly popular niche cruises offer seafarers a chance to indulge in all manner of hobbies, fantasies and obsessions on the high seas, reports Travel and Leisure: For instance:

• Star Trek/Buffy the Vampire Slayer: This week-long cruise offers fan conventions complete with autograph-signing celebs, star-studded karaoke and a chance to dine

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(Newser) - A cruise ship with 122 passengers and crew on board is stranded in Antarctica after cracking into ice, reports the Times of London. The Ushuaia, based out of Argentina, is not thought to be in danger of sinking, but is taking on water and leaking fuel. The crew reported two...

(Newser) - If you've always wanted to visit the Caribbean but don't know where to begin, Travel+Leisure has a few suggestions. Luckily for tourists, the Caribbean comes in many flavors. Beach lovers should head for Anguilla, while golfers should aim for Bermuda, and those seeking something ultra-exclusive should head to (where else?)...

(Newser) - Don't travel blind on your first cruise.  USA Today has some tips for novices:

1. Find the right cruise for you by consulting CruiseCritic.com, TripAdvisor.com, or a travel agent.
2. Need formal wear for dinner? Probably not, but check out the eating arrangements before you pack.