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Cruising the Eurodam – Day 1 – Embarkation

Well, I am finally onboard Holland America Line’s beautiful ms Eurodam, and I am already blown away by Holland America Line! This morning began with a delicious breakfast at our hotel, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. After a quick shuttle ride to Port Everglades, we made our way through the cruise terminal very quickly and […]

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Ask The Editor – Q&A – Holland America Line & the Eurodam

Have you everĀ wonderedĀ what kind of specialityĀ restaurantsĀ the Eurodam features? Maybe you don’t know the name of Holland America Line’s private island. Well don’t fear, because I want to answer these questions for you! Later this Saturday as I begin my cruise on Holland America Line’s Eurodam, I will be taking a plunge into the world and […]

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Passengers & Crew Make A Special Connection On Princess

Princess Cruisesā€™ new blog, ā€œLinked by the Seaā€ has chronicled its first five touching stories of people who made new connections on a cruise. Told by both passengers and crew members, the tales include meeting a perfect match, friends finding each other after more than 50 years apart, and a little boy named Dominic who […]

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Cruize Cast ā€“ Episode 78 Cruise Onboard Activities

This week Kaleigh and James discuss all the differentĀ optionsĀ normally offered by cruise lines throughout the day and highlight some of their favorites. Ā Cruise news includes the recent news from the Carnival Triumph, the naming of Project Sunshine, and the best large cruise ship as named by Conde Nast.

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Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 2014 Itineraries and Ports

In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded collection of European cruises highlighting the Greek Isles. Plus, Disney Cruise Line will depart for the first time from homeports in Venice, Italy and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Highlights of the Disney Cruise Line 2014 schedule includeā€¦ Mediterranean from Venice and Barcelona From […]

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Carnival Triumph Suffers Fire; Disables Propulsion System

Updates on the Carnival Triumph situation can be found below. To view an update, please click the + sign on the right side of the boxes below. The most recent update is already open. [divider] February 14, 2013 Updates [toggle title=”10:40 pm Update” state=”open” ]The Carnival Triumph has docked in Mobile at the Alabama Cruise […]

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5 Dead After Lifeboat Falls From Cruise Ship During Muster Drill

(11:17 am)Ā Earlier this morning around 7 am EST, five people were killed and multiple injured while the Thomson Majesty was performing a routine muster drill in theĀ port of Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands. During the drill,Ā the cable crane of one of the lifeboats snapped, causing the lifeboat to fall more than 60 feet into […]

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Cruise App Review: Berlitz Guide To Cruising

I recently stumbled upon an app that is relatively new to the Apple market, Berlitz Guide To Cruising. I’ve been a fan of the Berlitz Guide for some years now, collecting a new edition every year, so I decided to check this app out. Basically, this app is the entire Berlitz Guide thrown into a […]

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Cruize Cast – Episode 77 Tales of a Long-Time Cruiser

This week, Kaleigh and James explore what it has been like to cruise for the past 35 years, including the changes in the cruise industry, some cruising favorites and what might keep someone cruising for that long. Cruise news features Norwegian going public, the Cake Boss on the Norwegian Breakaway and Dive-In Movies on Carnival. […]

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Royal Caribbean Announces Complimentary Premium Beverage Package Offer

Embrace the romance and serenity of a classic ocean crossing with Royal Caribbean International, the cruise line known for the worldā€™s most innovative cruise ships. For a limited time, vacationers enjoy a complimentary Premium Beverage Package for two when they book a balcony- or higher-category stateroom aboard the following four trans-Atlantic cruises, sailing throughout April […]

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Disney Cruise Line Returns to Alaska in Summer 2013 (Awesome Video)

Disney Cruise Line is returning to The Last Frontier this summer with the beautiful Disney Wonder. Disney’s cruises will feature a wide variety of fun and exciting Port Adventures during its 2013 Alaska sailings. Check out this fun time lapse video which shows some of the breathtaking vistas and exciting excursions that await Disney cruisers […]

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Holland America Line Named Best Overall Cruise Value By World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society

World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS) members named Holland America Line the Best Overall Cruise Value 2012 for the 20th consecutive year in the publicationā€™s annual Best Cruise Value Awards. Holland America Line also received top marks in the High-Deluxe, 5-Star-Plus, Large Ships category in recognition of its premium cruise experience. ā€œTo win this […]