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<< Premium Cruise Line Attracts Top Itineraries, Best Private Island & Most Eco-Friendly Honors >> Among the nine 2009 Readers' Choice Awards that Holland America Line has received from Porthole Cruise Magazine are five that recognize the line's varied and port-intensive cruise itineraries.

Among the nine 2009 Readers' Choice Awards that Holland America Line has received from Porthole Cruise Magazine are five that recognize the line's varied and port-intensive cruise itineraries.

Israel's richest woman has been mocked for her spirituality, but her new book lays out a credo for sustainable business that could win converts

Costa Cruises' renowned Samsara Spa was named "best spa" in the 2009 Cruise Critic "Editors' Picks" Awards. Costa's award-winning Samsara Spa concept has garnered numerous industry awards, including a "best spa" accolade from Cruise Critic in 2008.

TURKU, Finland -- On a brisk October morning amid the clink of champagne glasses, Richard D. Fain took ownership of the $1.4-billion Oasis of the Seas on the southwest coast of this nation where shipbuilding is a proud tradition.

TURKU, Finland -- On a brisk October morning amid the clink of champagne glasses, Richard D. Fain took ownership of the $1.4-billion Oasis of the Seas on the southwest coast of this nation where shipbuilding is a proud tradition.

Mobile's new cruise ship arrived a day late due to Tropical Storm Ida and prepared for a quick departure for the Mexican coast. The Fantasy from Carnival Cruise Lines was due to arrive Tuesday for its first cruise, but that was pushed back to Wednesday morning. The Fantasy carries more than 2,000 passengers and was previously based in New Orleans.

MIAMI -- In a wide-ranging discussion before Tuesday night's game against the Washington Wizards at AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison touched on a variety of pressing team issues, including his belief that Dwyane Wade and Pat Riley have long-term futures with the team, and plans to eventually hand over the franchise to his son, Nick.

In celebration of the launch of its newest, largest and most family-friendly "Fun Ship" ever, Carnival Cruise Lines announces that Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden will serve as godmother of the new Carnival Dream and will unveil the world's largest children's book in New York City today, along with a major, multi-year partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.