Holland America Line Unveils 2026 Europe Season
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026 Europe season! The season features four ships offering Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, and transatlantic cruises lasting seven to 42 days. Exploring the Mediterranean Sail aboard Oosterdam in the Mediterranean on seven—to 14-day
Top Reasons a Cruise is the Best Affordable Girls’ Trip
If you are looking for a fun, easy, and affordable getaway with your closest friends, consider a cruise! It offers the perfect backdrop for bonding, laughter, and rejuvenation. Let’s explore why a girls’ trip on a cruise is easy and surprisingly affordable! A One-Stop Destination When planning
Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Details on Disney Destiny
Exciting cruise experiences are coming with Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line’s new heroes—and villain-themed ship, which will launch in late 2025 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. MORE ABOUT DISNEY DESTINY Disney Destiny will be powered by liquefied natural gas. Disney Dest
5 Things That Are Always Included With Any Cruise You Book
Booking a cruise can be an exciting way to explore multiple destinations while enjoying various amenities at sea. Here are five essential elements that are typically included in any cruise package: 1. Accommodations Cruise ships offer various cabins, from interior staterooms to lavish suites with ba
Holland America Line Shares Three Solar Eclipse Sailings
Holland America Line is introducing a new collection of cruises to Europe, allowing guests to experience celestial events. Starting July 31, travelers can book these voyages to see the Northern Lights, a total solar eclipse, and the summer solstice above the Arctic Circle. “After the excitement an
5 Benefits of Securing Your Next Cruise While at Sea
Booking your next cruise while you’re still sailing can be a smart move for avid travelers. Here are five compelling benefits of planning your next cruise while on board: Exclusive Offers: Cruise lines often provide special discounts and perks for guests who book their next trip while still onboar
Paris Summer Style
Louis Vuitton Marking the partnership between LVMH and the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Louis Vuitton designers crafted trunks to hold the precious Olympic and Paralympic medals and torches. Atelier Noboru Embroidery crawls, hops, and flies to life at this studio dedicated to haute couture embroi
Princess Cruises Shares Special Packages for Conjurer’s Cruise
In partnership with Hollywood’s Magic Castle™, Princess Cruises has announced three exclusive packages for its second Conjurer’s Cruise aboard the new Sun Princess! Set for November 9-16, 2024, roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, the cruise will feature performances by actor and magician Mi
Swimming in the Seine
Say goodbye to a restrictive 100-year-old law, thanks to a world-class cleanup effort. Since 1923, it’s been illegal to swim in the Seine because of toxic pollution. But in preparation for the 2024 Olympics, there has been a successful effort to revitalize the famous French river. The water
Back on Board: Why Cruising the EXPLORA I is Even Better the Second Time
I am thrilled to be back on board Explora Journeys’ EXPLORA I for the second time! On this luxurious cruise, I am exploring the cities of Greece and Turkey through the personalized experiences created by Explora Journeys. As we sail to the ports of Greece and Turkey, I am sharing all the exception
Spanish Gold
A lone farmer rakes the grassy grove, collecting the olives that he’s just swatted off his trees, plum-red, green, and black-tinted. “I have a machine that holds a branch and shakes it, or we have a pole to hit the branches,” says Claudio Perez Fernandez whose family has owned olive groves her
MSC Cruises Reveals New Attractions Aboard MSC World America
MSC Cruises is revealing new details on the exciting attractions and experiences that await guests in The Harbour, a new outdoor space on MSC World America specifically designed for kids and families. MORE ABOUT THE HARBOUR MSC Cruises will launch MSC World America in Miami in April 2025, marking a
Essential Items to Bring Aboard
Before setting sail, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of your cruise and forget the essentials. To ensure a stress-free cruise experience, add these must-have items to your packing list! Packing for a Cruise: The Essentials Before we dive into the fun stuff, let’s cover the b
Princess Cruises Unveils 2026 Alaska Season
Princess Cruises is introducing its largest-ever Alaska season for 2026, featuring the new Star Princess ship. MORE ABOUT THE 2026 SEASON The 2026 Alaska season will feature 8 Princess ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations. Star Princess, the second Sphere Class ship, will debut in the fall o
Carnival’s New Solar Park
Carnival Cruise Line has once again proved its dedication to sustainability by opening a brand-new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic. With 1,800 solar panels, the park will fulfill 80 percent of the Center’s energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1,0
Caribbean Green
It’s official: Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House is now the “greenest” resort on the island, and possibly in the whole Caribbean region. Zemi, part of the LXR Hotel portfolio, has earned the honor by, among other things, debuting a new solar farm that allows the entire 76-room complex to run exclu
Chef Morimoto to Join Guests on ‘Majestic Japan’ Cruise
Join Holland America Line’s 53-day “Majestic Japan” voyage from September 24-30, 2024, where chef Masaharu Morimoto will join the Westerdam cruise. A renowned chef from Hiroshima, Morimoto, will offer exclusive culinary experiences while on board. “Having Chef Morimoto cruise wit
Magic at Sea – Revealed!
Have you been spellbound by TV shows like America’s Got Talent and Masters of Illusion? Are you amazed by top Las Vegas showmen like David Copperfield and Penn & Teller? Have you fantasized about watching the world’s slickest sleight-of-hand artists at Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle, but
7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Morning on a Cruise
As an early riser, I find the morning hours to hold a special magic. The world is still waking up, the sun is shining bright, and the possibilities are endless. And on a cruise, there’s no better way to start your day than with a sense of adventure and a spring in your step. But […]
Are Cruise Shore Excursions Worth It?
When planning a cruise, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether or not to book shore excursions. With so many options available, deciding which ones to choose and whether they’re worth the extra cost can be overwhelming. In this blog, we will weigh the pros and cons of bookin
