Viking River Cruises, the immensely popular river cruise line sailing mainly throughout Europe, will drop anchor along the Mississippi River beginning in 2017. The announcement by Viking came earlier today, confirming rumors of the line’s arrival in the United States from over a year ago. According to the line, Viking will eventually homeport up to […]
Earlier today, Royal Caribbean International announced the sale of Splendour of the Seas to another Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. brand, TUI Cruises. Per the agreement signed between the two lines, Splendour of the Seas will depart the Royal Caribbean fleet in April 2016, where she will begin sailing for TUI Cruises under the Thomson Cruises brand. […]
The cruise ships of today would have stunned those sailing aboard the Prinzessin Victoria Luise in 1900. We’ve come so far in the last century. Gone are the days of traditional class systems, skeet shooting, and walking along a teak promenade. Nowadays, we’re kept busy with numerous restaurants, bars, water slides, production shows, zip lines, rock […]
[tps_header]The big day is finally here. It’s embarkation day. You’ve counted down the days to your sailing, you’ve made the journey to your embarkation city, you’ve arrived at the terminal, but you’re still not able to cross that gangway. Luckily, there are a few easy tips to help speed up the terminal experience and have […]
This picturesque town could easily be found gracing the cover of any travel magazine. Located just an hour away from the busy port of Naples, only a few cruisers know of this incredible little town. Hundreds of houses, shops, and most importantly restaurants crowd the hillsides of this quiet Italian village. Nestled in the cliffs […]
I step out onto my balcony in the middle of the night. Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam quietly plies through the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. The weather is warm and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. Looking over the railing of the balcony, the only thing I can see is the […]
[tps_header]Cruise ship staterooms aren’t your typical hotel room. They can be small, tight, and a little inconvenient for anything more than sleeping. In the hope of making more out of a stateroom experience, we’ve compiled a number of “hacks” to help elevate your stateroom experience.[/tps_header]
Carnival’s upcoming Carnival Vista, a ship packed full of innovative features and amenities, will sail year round from PortMiami to the Caribbean beginning in December 2016. The new flagship of the Carnival fleet will offer cruisers two unique itineraries from PortiMiami. A shorter six night western Caribbean itinerary will offer calls in the popular ports of Ocho […]
This past Sunday evening during Super Bowl XLIX, Carnival Corporation unveiled a brand new marketing campaign dubbed, “Come Back To The Sea.” The corporation wide marketing campaign launched with a one minute commercial featuring breathtaking shots of cruise ships plying through calm waters and shots of guests walking along sandy beaches or gazing at the beautiful […]
Celebrity Cruisesâ ongoing commitment to provide its suite-level guests with a truly exclusive and unique experience, which they have named âSuite Classâ, has taken another major step forward. Celebrity recently unveiled the dedicated restaurant âLuminaeâ, debuting fleet-wide in April. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for Celebrityâs Suite Class guests, Luminaeâas its name suggests âis […]
Yesterday afternoon, Carnival Cruise Line announced an array of new features for their upcoming ship, the Carnival Vista. New features include the first IMAX theater at sea; SkyRide, a thrilling suspension ride on the upper deck; a revamped and thrilling Carnival Waterworks; Seafood Shack, a New England style seafood restaurant; Cherry On Top, which will […]
Purchasing a cruise vacation is very simple to do, especially considering all of the different ways a booking can be made. Toll-free cruise line reservation centers, staffed by hundreds of cruise vacation planners, and a myriad of cruise line websites make researching availability and pricing quick and easy to do. Additionally, entering personal information, confirming […]