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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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Tropical Wave Dorian – Cruise Itinerary Watch

[divider] Storm InformationĀ (Click on maps to zoom) [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third][/one_third] [one_third_last][/one_third_last] [divider] Itinerary Changes As of 7:00 pm, July 27th, there is 1 reported itinerary change.Ā  [box type=”warning” align=”aligncenter” ]Tracking for Dorian has now ended due to the storms dissipation.[/box] [divider] Carnival Freedom July 27th departure Day Original Itinerary Revised Itinerary Sat Fort Lauderdale Fort […]

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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.Ā  As the leading member of the Vista Class of ships, she […]

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My 5 Cruising Pet Peeves

Cruising is the greatest way to travel, but no cruise is without its minor annoyances. Here’s a list of my top 5 cruising pet peeves in no particular order. While I may notice these little things onboard, they will never stop me from cruising or ruin a cruise for me. Feel free to agree or […]

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Regent Seven Seas Orders New Ship

Earlier this week, Regent Seven Seas, a luxury cruise line based in Doral, ordered their largest, most luxurious ship to date. Regent has entered into the contract with Fincantieri Yards and aims to place the ship in service by summer of 2016. Regent Seven Seas has released some details on the new ship, which will […]

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Carnival Breeze To The Caribbean – Day 3 – Grand Turk

Finally. I made it to Grand Turk. If you’ve been following me for awhile now, you probably followed me along on my cruise to the eastern Caribbean aboard the Eurodam earlier this year. One of our port of calls was Grand Turk, but we ended up having to scrap the call due to extremely high […]

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Upcoming Cruise: Carnival Breeze To The Caribbean

Good afternoon cruisers! Itā€™s time to announce my upcoming cruise sailing this weekend, so letā€™s get to it! The Itinerary On July 6th, I will be embarking on Carnivalā€™s newest ship, the Carnival Breeze, in Miami, Florida. The Carnival Breeze will be sailing an 8 night southern Caribbean itinerary with calls in Grand Turk, La […]

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Carnival Corporation Appoints New CEO

Earlier last week, Carnival Corporation appointedĀ Arnold W. Donald as CEO of the company. Former CEO, Micky Arison, will retain his position as Chairman of the Board of Carnival Corporation. The change in leadership will be effective on July 3rd. Carnival’s official statement on the change in leadership reads as follows: “In his role as chairman, […]

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Zuiderdam To Alaska – Day 7 – Final Day At Sea

I woke up this morning somewhat late (around 9 am to be exact) and I slowly began my final day aboard the beautiful Zuiderdam. Today would be a day cruising the Inside Passage and I was looking forward to having a relaxing day sailing before I disembarked in Vancouver the next day. Later in the […]

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Carnival Announces New Deployments For Port Canaveral & New Orleans

Carnival Cruise Lines today announced new ship deployments taking effect in 2014 in several key markets resulting in exciting new product offerings from Port Canaveral, Fla., and New Orleans.Ā  Carnival will now feature the widest selection of seagoing vacation choices in these markets aboard some of the most innovative ships in cruising. Carnival Sunshine, which […]