Cruisers – brace yourselves – the future of cruising is here. This past week, Celebrity and Norwegian pulled back the curtain on their future fleet plans, perhaps heralding in a new era of cruise ship design. Not only are these ships vastly different in design from their predecessors, they represent a new chapter of cruising […]
Up atop Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas sits a scary looking fish – a scary fish with a tall and even scarier slide.Ā For those brave enough to make the trek forward, The Ultimate Abyss awaits. Dramatic storytelling intro aside, the Ultimate Abyss is the first slide of itās kind at sea – a dry […]
I’m a runner. I love a good running trail, an urbanĀ jungle to explore, or even a simple running. However, when I’m traveling, which is a good chunk of my time, I can easily fall out of my running routine. In many cases, I simply don’t have the right place to run or I’ve left my […]
Short cruises are typically pretty easy to plan and pack for. So when you find yourself booking a cruise that’s over the typical week long sailing, you may find yourself scrambling to rethink your cruising strategy. Bring The Extra Bag In a world of baggage fees, many of us try to avoid checking a second […]
MSC Seaside with the longestĀ zip lineĀ at sea While zip lines aren’t new to the sea, MSC Cruises is looking to take this already thrilling experience to the next level. When MSC Seaside debuts in December 2017, she’ll debut the longest zip line at sea – a full 425 feet long, stretching from the top of […]
I Lived by OneRepublic This song is not only my favorite travel song, but my travel creed. It inspires me to push myself, to go further, and to truly live life to its fullest extent. At the end of my days, I want to be able to look back and say “I Lived.” “I owned […]
Today inĀ Bremerhaven, Germany, Royal Caribbean took delivery of its latest ship, Ovation of the Seas. The handover ceremony, attended by executives from both Royal Caribbean and Meyer Werft, marked the official start of Ovation of the Seas’ sailing career with Royal Caribbean. The traditional handover ceremony included theĀ raising of Royal Caribbean’s house flag, registry country […]
Holland America Line has accepted delivery of its first Pinnacle Class ship, ms Koningsdam, during a traditional handing over ceremony atĀ Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. The new ship was officially delivered to Holland America on March 31 and will soon be christened in the “home country” of Holland America Line, the Netherlands. During the handing […]
The wildly popular Viking Ocean Cruises is preparing to launch their second ship, Viking Sea, hot off the heels of the floating out of their third ship, Viking Sky, atĀ Fincantieriās Ancona shipyard. Viking Sea is the second of six planned ships for Viking Ocean Cruises. Viking Ocean Cruises took delivery of Viking Sea at a […]
Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, battled hurricane force winds and waves off the Carolina coast yesterday afternoon into the evening. According to the National Weather Service, the powerful Atlantic storm, occasionally referred to as a “bomb,” was roughly equivalent to a category 2 hurricane. Reports state Anthem of the Sea’s position experienced wind […]
[tps_header]Whether you’re preparing for your first sailing or just finding your sea legs, these 8 valuable tips will help you prepare for and truly enjoy your cruise vacation.[/tps_header] #1 Pace Yourself Cruising can be as relaxed or as fast paced as you like it, but it’s probably smart to pace yourself. You’re probably sailing for five […]
Following a two week long drydock, Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam is boasting a number of new entertainment options, dining venues, and suite offerings. Recently announced as fresh offerings for the line’s upcoming ms Koningsdam, Billboard Onboard andĀ Lincoln Center StageĀ have made a grand appearance aboard ms Eurodam, offering new ways for guests to dive into […]