Valletta is proving to be an ideal port of call for cruiseliners

Weakening dollar strengthens cruising in Europe

"Cruise capacity in Europe in 2008 is expected to jump more than 15 percent over last year, reminiscent of the boom in the U.S. market in the 1980s and 1990s. And it's not just the Yanks who are lining up to fill all those new berths. European cruises are suddenly luring more Europeans as well."

The Miami Herald published an interesting article reviewing the changing trends in cruising, with the European market and more specifically the Mediterranean gaining market share as the Caribbean is slowing down. For more info read the original article at the Miami Herald Tribune website.