Mike Faust is an avid world traveler, often found traversing city streets in Asia and Europe rather than his home city of Boca Raton. Mike has touched down in 39 countries, set sail on 35 cruises, and flown over 400,000 lifetime miles.
If there’s one thing I’m excited about this month, it’s my upcoming sailing on the hottest ship in the industry – Viking Ocean’s Viking Star. A brand new ship, a brand new cruise line, and an unbelievable itinerary – it’s going to be very special. Join me in just two short weeks for an inside look […]
Are you ready to discover the world’s newest smart ship? Join Senior Editor Mike Faust November 6 – 8 as he explores Royal Caribbean’s new Anthem of the Seas. The Ship Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is the second ship in the Quantum Class. Built with millennials and tech lovers in mind, this ship is packed […]
Norwegian is getting ready to escape from everyday life with the introduction of its newest ship, the Norwegian Escape! Join Senior Editor Mike Faust November 9 to 11 for a special christening and preview sailing of Norwegian’s new flagship. The Ship Norwegian Escape, the first ship in the new Breakaway Plus class of ships, expands […]
In a unexpected move, Royal Caribbean will soon welcome home the former Empress of the Seas as the newest addition to the fleet. Empress of the Seas, which has been sailing for sister line, Pullmantur, as Empress since 2008, will rejoin the Royal Caribbean fleet in the spring of 2016. Prior to her arrival, she […]
We’re always told addictions are bad, but I can’t support the idea that an addiction to cruising is remotely bad. Here’s my list of 11 signs that you are definitely addicted to cruising: 1) You use nautical terms on land. Landlubber: Where is your house? You: Oh, it’s just a starboard turn at the next […]
Norwegian’s newest ship, the Norwegian Escape, officially joined the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet on Thursday, following a signing over ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. The Norwegian Escape is now officially Norwegian’s largest ship, clocking in at 164,600 gross registered tons and carrying 4,248 guests. The new ship is the first in the Breakaway Plus class, a slightly […]
Earlier today in London, Carnival Corporation announced a joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Investment Corporation (CIC) to launch a dedicated cruise line for the Chinese cruise market. The three companies came together earlier today in London for a signing ceremony with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, officially […]
Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship to date, has just completed a three week drydock, debuting a host of new enhancements and entertainment. Norwegian continues its focus on Broadway style entertainment, adding a new Broadway hit for guests to enjoy, Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical. Additionally, the nightlife lineup will see the addition of The […]
So you’ve found the right cruise. You love the itinerary, the ship, and the ports look fantastic. Now, it’s time to choose a stateroom – perhaps the most important decision for your cruise. Not all staterooms are created equal, so its worth the time to research and carefully choose the perfect stateroom. Here are my […]
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that beginning in 2017, the “Fun Ships” will be coming to China. Beginning in spring 2017, Carnival will homeport one ship in China, offering a variety of year-round itineraries for the booming Chinese cruise market. Carnival has not yet announced which ship will homeport in China or where the ship will […]
Two Celebrity Ships To Undergo Major Renovation Two of Celebrity’s Millennium Class ships, Celebrity Infinity and Celebrity Summit, are set to undergo major refreshes during October 2015 and March 2016, respectively. The newest addition will include the Rooftop Terrace, featuring a garden atmosphere, oversized movie screen, and unique culinary experiences. In addition, both ships will undergo significant renovations […]
Prior to arriving in Galveston for her 2016 Caribbean season, Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas will undergo an extensive renovation, introducing new restaurants and expanded water attractions. The most noticeable onboard change will appear on the upper decks of Liberty of the Seas. Three new thrilling water slides, collectively known as the Perfect Storm, […]