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DatingAdvice.com: Cruise Critic recommended as a source for single travelers to plan cruise vacations.
Published August 2016
Mashable: The best river cruise lines of the year, according to Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards
Published October 2015
The Los Angeles Times: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards
Published October 2015
Yahoo!: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards
Published October 2015
CNN: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Editors' Picks Awards
Published October 2015
Skift shares Cruise Critic's new virtual tours and member photo collection.
Published September 2015
The Washington Post recommends Cruise Critic's round-up of cruise line dress codes.
Published September 2015
Reuters: Cruise Critic's Carolyn Spencer Brown offers tips for finding cruise deals.
Published September 2015
Kiplinger recommends Cruise Critic for researching river cruise options.
Published September 2015
Miami Herald recommends Cruise Critic's round-up of music theme cruises.
Published July 2015
Conde Nast Traveler recommends Cruise Critic's reviews as a good place to start in the cruise planning process.
Published May 2015
Travel + Leisure names Cruise Critic as one of the best online resources for travelers.
Published April 2015
U.S. News & World Report: Cruise Critic's editor-in-chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, debunks some common cruise misconceptions.
Published April 2015
ABC News: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2015 Cruisers' Choice Awards.
Published February 2015
The New York Times recommends Cruise Critic's cruise packing list.
Published January 2015
MSN: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2014 Editors' Picks Awards.
Published January 2015
LearnVest: Cruise Critic's editor-in-chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, shares ways to save on a cruise vacation.
Published December 2014
CNN: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2014 Editors' Picks Awards.
Published November 2014
TravelPulse: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2014 Editors' Picks Awards.
Published November 2014
The Boston Globe recommends Cruise Critic's Theme Cruise Finder for cruisers looking for a theme cruise experience.
Published September 2014
Conde Nast Traveler recommends Cruise Critic for researching tour guides in ports of call.
Published August 2014
Yahoo! Travel recommends Cruise Critic's round-up of the Best Cruises for Fitness.
Published August 2014
The Record & Herald News recommends Cruise Critic to find last-minute cruise deals.
Published June 2014
Fort Worth Star-Telegram recommends Cruise Critic's reviews for travelers looking to book a cruise vacation.
Published May 2014
Detroit Free Press shares Cruise Critic's new Price Drop tool for finding discounted cruise fares.
Published March 2014
The Sydney Morning Herald: The Sydney Morning Herald recommends solo travelers use Cruise Critic's community to connect with other travelers prior to the trip.
Published March 2014
The New York Times: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers insight into current trends in the cruise industry.
Published March 2014
CNN: Cruise Critic announces the winners of its 2014 Cruisers' Choice Awards.
Published February 2014
CNBC: Cruise Critic's Managing Editor, Colleen McDaniel, shares tips for booking a luxury cruise.
Published February 2014
Parents Magazine: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, shares tips for families planning a cruise vacation.
Published February 2014
ABC News: Cruise Critic announces Price Drop, a new cruise shopping tool.
Published January 2014
San Francisco Chronicle: Cruise Critic's Features Editor, Erica Silverstein, shares insight on cruising to Alaska.
Published January 2014
NBC News: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, discusses current trends in river cruising.
Published November 2013
TravelPulse.com: The list of winners from the 2013 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards.
Published October 2013
ABC News: The winners of the 2013 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards.
Published October 2013
The New York Times: Cruise Critic's Managing Editor, Colleen McDaniel, offers insight on recent cruise line smoking policy changes, and shares a round-up of current smoking policies.
Published September 2013
Boston Globe: Cruise Critic Features Editor, Erica Silverstein, offers tips for choosing the best ship size for you.
Published September 2013
Huffington Post shares Cruise Critic's list of the Best Cruises for Fitness.
Published July 2013
All You magazine: Cruise Critic's Ports of Call boards recommended as a resource for planning a shore excursion.
Published May 2013
Yahoo! Travel: Cruise Critic Features Editor, Erica Silverstein, shares tips for finding flash sales for cruise vacations.
Published May 2013
Bankrate.com: Cruise Critic Features Editor, Erica Silverstein, offers tips for cruising during hurricane season.
Published May 2013
Conde Nast Traveler: Cruise Critic's Ports of Call boards recommended as a resource to use to prepare for port tours.
Published May 2013
Yahoo! News: Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers tips for saving money on a cruise vacation.
Published April 2013
The Wall Street Journal: Cruise Critic offers tips for finding the best deals at sea.
Published April 2013
Baltimore Sun: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers insight on the popularity of theme cruises.
Published April 2013
Business Insider: The 10 best large cruise ships at sea, named in the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards.
Published March 2013
Zagat: Cruise Critic named a top site to find cruise deals.
Published March 2013
Los Angeles Times: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, discusses cruise trends to expect in 2013.
Published January 2013
CNN: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers insight on new cruise safety guidelines.
Published January 2013
The Philadelphia Inquirer recommends Cruise Critic as a resource for travelers considering an upcoming cruise.
Published December 2012
Palm Beach Post recommends Cruise Critic's Roll Calls for first-time cruisers for cruise tips and to meet shipmates ahead of time.
Published December 2012
International Business Times: The winners of Cruise Critic's 2012 Editors' Picks Awards.
Published December 2012
CNN: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, offers tips for families considering a cruise during the holidays.
Published December 2012
ABC News: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, shares the best times to find quiet season deals on cruise ships.
Published December 2012
The Huffington Post: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, discusses the possibilities for new Royal Carribbean ship.
Published October 2012
The Globe and Mail: Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, shares insight on the differences between river cruises and larger ocean-going ships.
Published October 2012
TIME shares Cruise Critic's round-up of cruise line gratuity policies.
Published September 2012
The Toronto Star recommends Cruise Critic as a resource for cruise reviews and short-notice bargains.
Published September 2012
Cruise Critic editor-in-chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, speaks with
ABC News
regarding new pool etiquette programs on-board cruise ships.
"And it's long overdue, Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of CruiseCritic.com told ABC News.
Published August 2012
Fox News recommends Cruise Critic's coverage of on-board dress codes.
"Before embarking, check out Cruisecritic.com's article that details dress codes for each cruise line."
Published June 2012
The Sydney Morning Herald names Cruise Critic as a helpful cruise resource.
"There are specific consumer feedback forums such as cruisecritic.com where you can go to read up on the cruises
and cruise companies that are available -- an increasing number in Asia and Australasia, as well as Europe and
the Caribbean."
Published May 2012
Gadling discusses the power of the Cruise Critic message boards.
"As our online world has developed with Internet-equipped tablets, faster connections, transparency and more
rapid responses from all interested in cruise vacations, sites like CruiseCritic.com have become even more
relevant and accurate. Clear example: CruiseCritic message boards are often the first source of breaking news
when ships get into trouble at sea."
Published May 2012
Cruise Critic offers tips to ABC News on how to stay safe on a cruise.
"Check out these cruise ship and travel safety tips from online cruise guide Cruise Critic and from health
industry experts Dr. Bradley Feuer, regional director of medical education at the Palm Beach Centre for Graduate
Medical Education, and Blake Yturralde, the president of Commercial Medical Escorts."
Published January 2012
AARP names Cruise Critic as a top travel planning website.
"Cruisecritic.com is a helpful one-stop site for cruise research: from trip ideas and itinerary planning to
purchasing cruises to tips for first-timers. Cruise Critic's expert reviewers have the inside scoop on ship
layouts, cuisine and great deals. And users keep the forums and message boards buzzing with tips, trip reports
and cautions. The comprehensive port-of-call reviews include tested advice on how to maximize your time on land,
especially regarding shore excursion options."
Published January 2012
Forbes discusses the power of Cruise Critic forums.
"In addition to condolences and concern about evacuations, search and rescue, the cruise-dedicated forums
offered whatever assistance they could to people desperately trying to track down loved ones who were
aboard."
Published January 2012
Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic, discusses 2012 cruise trends with Travel+Leisure
"'Cruise companies are realizing there's a generation of people who've never taken a cruise,' says Carolyn
Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. 'They're hoping that by making their cabins as luxurious as
possible, they can lure customers from the chic hotels they normally frequent.'"
Published January 2012
Cruise Critic editor-in-chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, speaks with CNN to discuss the current status of "wave season."
"The magnitude of wave season deals has lessened each year for the last three years, to the point where there
really is no wave season in 2012, said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com, calling it a
major shift in the industry."
Published January 2012
The Business Insider includes Cruise Critic in its list of five websites that save travelers time and money.
"I've never been on a cruise before, and the thought of being on a ship, in the middle of the sea is a bit
worrisome. What if you don't like any of the activities on the ship? You're sort of trapped and it's not like
you can pick-up and drive somewhere else. Anyway, if I were to plan a cruise trip, CruiseCritic would be
helpful as it lets you read reviews from other people who've been on each ship. Because you want to know what
other people thought of the cruise line before you book one yourself."
Published January 2012
Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic, provides her tips for finding the right size cruise ship to AARP
"Megaship Target Travelers: 'Families take over these cruises,' says Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of Cruise
Critic (cruisecritic.com). 'There's something for everyone.'"
Published December 2011/January 2012
Frommer's speaks with Cruise Critic editor-in-chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, for her tips on how to pack for a cruise.
"The good news is that 'cruise companies are increasingly designing cabins with room underneath beds to
accommodate larger bags,' says Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of Cruise Critic."
Published December 2011
The Clark Howard Radio Show recommends Cruise Critic as a top resource for information on cruising.
"My favorite clearinghouse website from looking for cruise bargains and getting a sense of whether a particular
ship is something that you would enjoy being on is CruiseCritic.com ... Cruise Critic is very helpful knowing
when you should buy a shore excursion from the cruise line and when you shouldn't, who would be good alternative
operators, where on particular ships you want to try to get booked for a berth, where you want to avoid on a
ship, which dining rooms you want to go to - it's very, very detailed. And it's all fellow cruise passengers
that fill you in on what are the things that will help make your trip a better one, or a more affordable
one."
Aired October 2011
Travel Agent Central lists @CruiseCritic as one of the top Twitter accounts for cruising.
"CruiseCritic delivers an engaging mix of hard news, feature articles, cruise roundup stories, ship profiles and
reader feedback-related content. This group has experienced full-time staffers dedicated to cruise, making the
tweets both timely and insightful. And they pull no punches in telling it like it is. @OrlandoChris sums it up,
'Carolyn Spencer Brown and the gang at CruiseCritic are simply the single most complete source of cruise
information there is.'"
Published September 2011
CNN interviews Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, to explain what to expect when cruising during hurricane season.
"So what should cruise aficionados consider when booking a summer or fall Caribbean voyage? We asked Carolyn
Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com, to explain some of the realities of cruising when the big
storms are most likely to form."
Published August 2011
Conde Nast Traveler suggests the Cruise Critic boards as a source to help book the perfect cruise.
"If a ship-arranged excursion looks great, book it before it sells out -- you can always cancel for a refund up
to 36 hours in advance -- and then research alternatives... You can find more affordable suggestions for local
tour operators on the message boards at CruiseCritic.com."
Published August 2011
Money Magazine lists the Cruise Critic Twitter page as a top resource for finding travel deals.
"Check these sources... @CruiseCritic for news, reviews, and deals for all major cruise lines."
Published August 2011
Travel+Leisure lists its picks of the best travel websites and apps available.
"Whether you're looking for a five-day, family-friendly tour of the Caribbean or an intimate classical-music
cruise in Europe, you'll find the most comprehensive user and editor reviews of ships, cabins, and ports of call
at this website. Cruises are searchable by a range of criteria: price, region, lifestyle (singles, gay, family,
etc.)."
Published August 2011
AM770's Informed Traveller interviews Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, to provide insider tips on cruising the Mediterranean.
"One of the best ways, I think, to see parts of Europe would be to take a Mediterranean cruise. And to talk more
about cruising the Mediterranean, we're joined now by Carolyn Spencer Brown. She is the Editor-in-Chief of
Cruise Critic, one of my favorite websites."
Published July 2011
The Los Angeles Times discusses tips for travelers looking to visit Europe without breaking the bank.
"A European cruise can be surprisingly affordable because you pay many costs upfront in dollars, not in pricey
euros or pounds. 'A cruise fare includes everything you absolutely need, such as transportation from port to
port, food, entertainment, a kids club, water and coffee,' said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of
CruiseCritic.com, a consumer information website."
Published July 2011
Peter Greenberg speaks with Cruise Critic's Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, about the latest news in the cruising world.
"From the Olso attacks to a creative rescue in the Mediterranean, the cruise industry is in the headlines this
news cycle. Peter spoke with CruiseCritic.com's Carolyn Spencer Brown about the latest developments out at
sea."
Published July 2011
Porthole Cruise Magazine sits down for a Q&A with six of cruising's top women, including Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown.
"A former staff writer with the Washington Post, Carolyn Spencer Brown has been following the cruise industry
for the past 15 years and has taken more than 150 cruises. Today, she is editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic
(cruisecritic.com), the world's largest cruise reviews and news website, overseeing both its U.S. and U.K.
editorial operations."
Published July 2011
Cruise Critic editors offer their expert advice in Southwest Airlines' in-flight magazine,
Spirit.
"Editor in chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, and copy editor Ashley Kosciolek, share their expert tips on
saving money at sea and improving your cruise experience."
April 2010
The LA Times asks Cruise Critic where to find the deals, and how to cruise for less
"Last year was the year of the steal," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of Cruise Critic, a
consumer website. "They were almost paying you to get on a cruise ship. This year, you can still find
deals. But you have to look for them."
Published March 2010
Matt Goss from the NY Times' Frugal Traveler interviews Carolyn Spencer Brown to get the scoop on the frugal side of cruising.
"Q:My trips rarely top $100 a day, including airfare. Is that possible for a cruise?
A: Oh god, yes. In 2009, deals were falling out of the sky and hitting you on the head, they were so cheap.
Norwegian Sky was doing $25 a day on its three- and four-day Bahamas cruises, and it was a decent ship - it
wasn't a tub. Once you get there, you don't have to spend another penny beyond gratuity."
February 2010
Jaunted
praises Cruise Critic as the go-to site for everything about cruising.
"Before you even order that first cruise brochure, make sure you head over to Cruise Critic . It's the go-to
site when it comes to all things cruising. They 've got the rundown on packages, ships, ports of call, and
what to avoid --like that pesky norovirus !"
Published February 2010
The CNN turns to Cruise Critic for the low-down on finding a good cruise deal.
"Last year was the year of the steal," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of Cruise Critic, a consumer
website. "They were almost paying you to get on a cruise ship. This year, you can still find deals. But you have
to look for them."
Published February 2010
Editors at the
New York Post
recommend the "addresses every smart traveler should bookmark right now."
"GET YOUR SEA LEGS -- CruiseCritic.com
Want to know more about a cruise line, a cruise trend, get updated
on cruise news, hear reports from the newest ships and chat with fellow cruisers before you are trapped in
the middle of the Pacific? Paddle on over to this killer site, which boasts around 5 million unique hits
each year. Editor-in-Chief Carolyn Spencer Brown is one of the hardest working gals in the cruise biz."
Published January 2010
New York Post travel editor, David Landsel, recommends his favorite travel feeds.
"@CruiseCritic:Ask questions of the folks behind the popular website of the same name; keep up to date on
the latest with new ships, weather patterns and everything else cruisers love to talk about."
Published November 2009
Travel+Leisure put hundreds of travel websites to the test to uncover the top 45 you need to bookmark before planning your next trip.
"Click Factor: This comprehensive site picks apart virtually every sailing on the seas, with pictures,
authoritative editor reviews, good last-minute deals, and news updates. Travelers can search by port of
call, departure city, date, and cruise line."
Published November 2009
The NY Times highlights Cruise Critic's Caribbean deals.
"Interestingly, some of the most attractive deals this winter are being offered on newer ships.
CruiseCritic.com/bargains lists seven-night western Caribbean cruises on the three-year-old Crown
Princess for $479 and the popular Norwegian Jewel for $329. Both depart in January.
"If I'm going to spend the same kind of money on a cruise," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in
chief of CruiseCritic, "I'll take the newer ship, with better restaurants, more amenities, bigger
spa, pool, sun deck, and broader entertainment any day."
Published November 2009
For travel tip #2 Time Magazine directs travelers to the top forums on the Web.
"Check out CruiseCritic.com for a cruise lowdown."
Published July 2009
The
Miami Herald
gives the site a nice compliment when introducing our editor in chief.
"Carolyn Spence Brown, editor of the bible of cruise sites, CruiseCritic.com."
Published June 2009
The Washington Post
takes a fresh look at some of the Web's most popular sites, scouting for cool new bells and whistles.
"There's nothing like a site patronized and run by fanatics, and this compendium of traveler reviews, ship
specifications, message boards and the like is justly celebrated within the cruise community. It should
absolutely be the first stop of any first-time cruiser, although seasoned veterans who revel in cruise-line
minutiae and gossip about the industry will no doubt love it, too ... We particularly like the Roll Call
section of the message boards, in which future cruisers can make contact with others who will be on the same
sailing."
Published February 2009
The LA Times
highlights its pick of the best cruise sites.
"CruiseCritic.com: This site is one of the old-timers of the Web world, well respected and popular, and
no wonder. It's one of the best consumer sites, dense with ship reviews, member message boards and
cruise news. It has a soup-to-dessert approach to cruising and should be a first stop for anyone
thinking of setting sail.
Worth visiting for: Message boards with comments, complaints and reviews from passengers. These are
experienced cruisers who proudly list their cruises like medals on a uniform. Be careful or you'll be sucked
in for hours."
Published January 2009
Conde Nast Traveler
selects Cruise Critic as "Best Travel Web Site for Cruise Reviews."
Conde Nast Traveler magazine tested hundreds of travel Web sites to "reveal the best online sources." Conde Nast
Traveler said about Cruise Critic: "WHY WE LIKE IT: Everything you need to know before setting sail. Cruise
Critic provides lengthy, detailed comments sorted by destinations, homeports, themes and interests, cruise
lines, and even by ship."
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