Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest Caribbean destination, Harvest Caye, will be welcoming its first guests later than originally planned. Originally planned to open on February 16, 2016 with the arrival of Norwegian Jade, Norwegian has pushed back the official opening to November 2016. The delay will force approximately 50 sailings to replace their call at Harvest […]
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I’d consider myself an expert cruiser at this point, but let’s face it, I still need work to be an even better cruiser. Thinking of the upcoming year, I couldn’t help but think how I can improve my cruising style. So, for 2016, I’m aiming to improve with these 16 cruise resolutions. 1) Book more […]
A stateroom is a home away from home. Whether you’re sailing for just a few nights or a few weeks, we all like a nice space to relax, rejuvenate, and recharge. Viking Cruises, aligning with their mission to create a truly special cruise experience, does not disappoint with their staterooms. From the fluffiest pillows I’ve […]
On December 3, 2015, Princess Cruises celebrated the 50th anniversary of their maiden sailing in 1965. Since Princess’ first sailing aboard Princess Patricia, the cruise line has grown significantly, sailing with a fleet of 18 world class ships and providing cruise vacations to nearly 1.7 million travelers each year. The 50th anniversary festivities took place aboard […]
A Piano Man In The Elevator Currently only found aboard Anthem of the Seas, this new form of traveling entertainment can be found in a random elevator most days of your cruise. The back story explains the piano man was found as a stowaway and now, as a form of repayment, must entertain guests randomly […]
“You’re cruising Europe alone?” That’s the response I kept hearing after telling family and friends about my Empires of the Mediterranean sailing with Viking Cruises. “Yes, no one else can join me, and I’m curious to see what solo cruising is like.” For those that don’t know, most of my travel is solo, but cruising […]
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 […]
National Plan A Cruise Month begins on October 1st in a big way. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise’s industry’s trade association, is asking cruisers to share their Cruise Smile for a chance to win one of 31 cruises. Now between October 31st, you can enter for a chance to win a cruise from an […]
Stand aside shuffleboard. On your next cruise, you can… Skydive. Well, simulated skydiving, but it’s still awesome. Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class ships Walk the plank. Built for the fearless, this thing extends off the side of the ship, 180 feet above the water. Norwegian’s Breakaway(+) Class ships Race a car. If you already drive at […]
While the Caribbean remains the most cruised region of the world, the Mediterranean is close behind, offering a unique cruise experience to travelers each year. Whether you’re planning your first Mediterranean cruise or looking for an excuse to go back, this list will provide you with enough reasons to hit that “Book Now” button. The […]
When I find myself looking through cruise itineraries, most ships depart from the typical ports: Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, or New York City/Bayonne. Occasionally, I find a few itineraries departing from smaller or more “local” ports throughout the country, yet, I’m still surprised to see some major cities or metro areas are without a […]