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Could A Cruise Line Be Preparing To Dock In Mobile?

Local new stations in Mobile are reporting on a possible return of one cruise line to the now vacant Alabama Cruise Terminal in Mobile, Alabama. The cruise terminal has been without a cruise ship since Carnival Cruise Line’s pulled the then named, Elation, from the city in October 2011. No cruise ship has sailed either […]

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Royal Caribbean Expands Presence In Tampa

Royal Caribbean has announced that beginning in 2014, they will deploy a second ship to the Port of Tampa. Along with the Brilliance of the Seas, the Vision of the Seas will begin sailing from Tampa in the fall of 2014. Vision of the Seas is scheduled to sail weekly, 7 night western Caribbean cruises from the port. She […]

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The Ultimate Cruise Line Beverage Package Guide

Nowadays, many of the major cruise lines offer various beverage programs for their guests. Below is a rundown of the major cruise lines and their various beverages packages and programs. Carnival Cruise Lines Cheer’s – Offers guests 15 drinks a day including beers, wines, non-alcoholic cocktails, and soft drinks. Price: $49.95 per day. Bottomless Bubbles […]

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Pre-Cruise Ports: 4 Things To Do In Seattle

Will you be cruising out of Seattle soon? Will you be arriving a day prior to embarkation? Well, if so, then you are in luck! The city of Seattle offers a great array of museums, galleries, parks, and other interesting attractions for you to enjoy before embarking on your cruise. Here is a quick list […]

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Cruise Packing: Easily Overlooked Cruise Essentials

Sometimes when we pack for a cruise, the excitement of embarking on another high seas adventure can cause us to overlook some essential items to pack. So, based on my past experiences with realizing I need something aboard a cruise, here is my list of easily overlooked cruise essentials. Feel free to leave your ideas […]

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Photo Tour of ms Zuiderdam’s Galley

Ever wonder where your meals are prepared whilst sailing across the ocean? Well, thanks to the generosity of Ron van Vliet, Zuiderdam’s Culinary Operations Manager, I was able to take a tour of the Zuiderdam’s galley and provision areas. Ron first showed me to the provisions and loading area, where crew members were preparing luggage carts and […]

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Dancing With The Stars At Sea: A Full Rundown

Dancing With The Stars At Sea is one of the newest and most popular partnerships within the cruise industry and can only be found aboard one cruise line – Holland America Line. A Successful & Star Studded Launch Launched earlier this year aboard the ms Eurodam, the Dancing With The Stars At Sea program brings […]

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Making Waves Soon: Pearl Seas Cruises

It’s been a long time in the making, but after almost 7 years of delays, Pearl Seas Cruises will soon be taking to open waters. As I sat down for my interview with Britt Rabinovici, Public Relations Manager for Pearl Seas, and Susan Shultz, Director of Sales for Pearl Seas, you could tell they were […]

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ms Zuiderdam Review & Video Tour

Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam combines the traditions and values of classic cruising and the modern comforts found today throughout the cruise industry.. The Zuiderdam entered service with Holland America Line back in 2002 as a completely new design of ship for the cruise line.  As the leading member of the Vista Class of ships, she […]