Norwegian Dawn makes two rescues in 12 hours

The Norwegian Dawn rescued two different sailors on two different boats within 12 hours on June 30, while sailing off the coasts of Massachusetts and New York en route to Bermuda.

Royal Caribbean to base a ship year-round in Asia

Royal Caribbean will base a cruise ship in Asia year-round beginning in fall 2009, as part of the line's global expansion strategy. This fall and winter, the 2,076-passenger Legend of the Seas will take over the line's seasonal Asia itineraries.

The Netherlands’ Queen Beatrix christens the Eurodam

Holland America's newest vessel officially debuted today in an uplifting naming ceremony in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The 2,104-passenger ship sets sail on its maiden voyage on July 5.

What’s the secret to . . . picking the right line?

It's Monday, Cruise Loggers, and that means it's once again time for our "Reader Tip of the Week" feature -- a chance for you, the readers of the Cruise Log, to share your collective wisdom.

Live blogging from Holland America’s Eurodam

USA TODAY's Gene Sloan is reporting live from Europe this weekend as Holland America unveils its newest ship, the 2,104-passenger Eurodam.