Cruising tends to evoke images of sandy Caribbean beaches, catamarans, and ziplining through a lush rainforest. For many who haven’t cruised before, a Caribbean or Bahamas cruise may seem like the pinnacle of cruise vacations. For those who’ve cruised enough, we know there are plenty of other cruising destinations, from as close as the Mexican Riviera […]
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Carnival Cruise Line’s has been forced to delay the arrival of the Carnival Conquest and Elation in New Orleans due to the approaching Tropical Storm Karen. Tropical Storm Karen has forced the closure of the Mississippi River, banning all ship traffic for the remainder of the weekend. Due to this, the Carnival Elation’s Saturday arrival […]
Windstar Cruises is counting down the holidays with the year’s most spectacular deals. From now until December 21st, guests can save up to 70% on 12 select voyages, in addition to the daily deal of the day bonus. Today’s offer spotlightsClassic Italy and the Dalmatian Coast, a seven-day cruise from Rome to Venice that stops at some […]
Norwegian Cruise Line is launching “The Upgrade Wave” sales event today to celebrate the start of Wave Season, the best time of the year to book a cruise. From today through February 28, 2013, guests who ride the upgrade wave can book a balcony stateroom for the price of an oceanview stateroom or an oceanview […]
Oasis of the Seas Overview & Photos
This past Saturday, I spent a few hours touring the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Since Oasis’ arrival in 2009, she’s been the talk of the industry. From her zip line to her double rock climbing walls, Oasis of the Seas is the most innovative cruise ship sailing the seven […]
Tropical Storm Irene (Iry!)
UPDATE 1 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 2:15PM Tropical Storm Irene has disrupted 2 cruise itineraries this week so far. The Port of San Juan has closed, and ships will now have to find an alternate port. Here is a list and description of itineraries currently impacted by Irene, courtesy of Cruise Critic… OASIS OF […]