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Two cruise companies announced entertainment additions to their fleet today, including children’s water parks, quiet areas and on-board video games.

Carnival Cruise Lines said Thursday it will re-build the pool areas on eight of its older vessels as part of a $250 million remodeling. It will add children’s water parks and an adults-only deck area called Serenity. The first ships to get the new features will be Inspiration and Imagination, which will get the pools in drydock overhauls scheduled for this fall, Carnival said.

Booking a cruise this year? Chances are, you won’t book your spot online.

Booking a cruise this year? Chances are, you won’t book your spot online.

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WASHINGTON — Members of Congress, hearing horror stories Tuesday about crime aboard cruise ships, said legislation might be needed to guard against lawlessness on the open seas.

Stories about crime on cruise ships prompt lawmakers to consider crackdown measures.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Under scrutiny from Congress, the cruise industry Tuesday announced an agreement with the FBI and U.S. Coast Guard to report serious crimes, including murder, kidnapping, rape and assault.

Stung by accusations that it has sought to downplay crime at sea, the cruise industry told Congress Tuesday it has reached a formal agreement with the FBI and the Coast Guard to voluntarily report serious crime aboard ships — even in waters beyond U.S. territory.