REPORT: No-Sail Order to End October 31
Last night, American news website Axios reported on a meeting held in the White House Situation Room and it could be good news for cruisers. According to the article posted by reporter Jonathan Swan, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Robert Redfield was pushing for
Windstar Cruises Appoints New President
One of our reader’s favorite small ship cruise lines has a new President. Christopher Prelog will be tasked with leading Windstar Cruises forward in a post-COVID world. Prelog is no stranger to cruising, he began his career in the industry with Seabourn, working first as a waiter, then in
SeaDream Booking Assurance Takes Away the Uncertainty
What’s the difference between a cruise ship and a yacht? For family-owned SeaDream Yacht Club, just about everything. Their slogan – It’s Yachting, Not Cruising – is a testament to the personalized luxury and unique destinations found on every itinerary. Some cruise ships can be larg
CDC to Lift No-Sail Order? Seatrade Cruise Virtual May Provide Answers
When Seatrade Cruise Global 2020 in Miami Beach was cancelled, it disrupted the plans of thousands of attendees just weeks before the show. There’s a great saying about life and lemons, so some creative thinking opened the door for a very new type of industry trade show. Seatrade Cru
Choose Your Cruise – September 25, 2020
Cruise lines are starting to realize that when they are allowed to sail again in America, people aren’t going to be as keen to hop on an airplane to get to their port. Driving has become the preferred method of meeting your ship at port and that means lots of cruises from nearby ports. If [&he
A Weekend on Monhegan Island
When the first members of the Algonquin nation settled along the jagged coastline of Maine long ago, they spotted a lonely island sitting in the fog off in the distance. Rather than overcomplicate things, the Algonquin named the island Monhegan, meaning ‘out-to-sea island’ in their language. Tod
New Details About About Mardi Gras‘ Grand Central Atrium
Cruise ship atriums have long been used as a way to make a first impression on passengers. From the Swarovski crystal staircases found on MSC Cruises ships to the regal elegance and ambiance found on board Cunard ships, each cruise line likes to find their own way to stand out. Today, Carnival
Healthy Sail Panel Releases 74-Point Plan
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s a particularly special Monday for those who love reading 65-page documents outlining on board health and safety protocol upgrades. That’s right! Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Group released their health and safety plan for the CDC to review and th
Choose Your Cruise – September 18, 2020
We’ve been busy for the past few weeks interviewing some of the top names in the cruise industry and travel media. Nobody is entirely sure when cruising will return to America, but thankfully we have experts to weigh in! We spoke with CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg for an in depth discussio
CDC to Review Health Protocols Starting Next Week, Says Princess Cruises’ President
Considering she’s been with Princess Cruises for nearly two decades, it’s safe to say there’s nobody better to give us the latest cruise news than President Jan Swartz. With all the cruise headlines these days, you may have missed that Enchanted Princess, the line’s newest sh
Matt Mitcham Signs on as RingMaster for Live Online Circus
When former Carnival cruise director Matt Mitcham stepped down from his position at the end of August, it took many by surprise. We asked readers what they thought Matt’s opportunities might be and the general consensus was that he’d be moving to a different position within Carnival Corp
Colombia to Reopen Borders on Sept 21
One of the countries hardest hit by the Coronavirus is looking to reopen their borders by next week. According to Colombian Minister of Transport Angela Maria Orozco, the country will begin a gradual restart for international flights beginning on September 21. All you need to visit the country is pr
Choose Your Cruise – September 11, 2020
Today isn’t a normal Friday. It’s September 11. Nearly two decades ago, America was attacked by those who see freedom and democracy as the enemy. Since that day, we as a people have fought to preserve the inalienable rights of liberty and justice which make our country such a wonde
Will CDC Extend Pause On Cruising & Is A Vaccine Actually the Answer?
When it comes to travel, few come close to the knowledge and experience of Emmy award winning investigative reporter and travel editor for CBS News, Peter Greenberg. A member of the U.S. Travel Association’s Hall of Leaders for his contributions to the travel industry, Greenberg is an
Bahamas To Enter Phase 3 of Tourism Plan in October
Speaking to the Bahamian people in a national address on Monday, Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar announced additional details of the forward-looking recovery and reopening plan, including a concrete date for the start of phase 3 of the Tourism Readiness & Recovery Pla
Cruise Recipe: AmaWaterways’ Black Forest Cake
One can hardly visit Germany without being tempted by its smorgasbord of iconic delicacies—many of which have been brought over and are now enjoyed throughout the United States and the rest of the world. But only in Deutschland can you enjoy bratwurst, schnitzel, German beer, and of course Black F
Is Travel Now Frowned Upon? Hospitality Expert Sarah Dandashy Weighs In
Before she was an award-winning concierge for one of Los Angeles’ top luxury hotels, Sarah Dandashy spent her time traveling all over the world. Her experience led her to start her own travel tips company called Ask A Concierge so she could help others get the most out of their vacation.
Choose Your Cruise – September 4, 2020
Say do you remember, dancing in September? Earth, Wind & Fire’s most famous tunes is a staple at weddings, galas and more and now is the best month to play it! Summer is at it’s end and most of the country is looking forward to cooler weather, changing leaves and booking the best war
Cruising to Australia? Not Until Christmastime
Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt announced today that cruise ships will continue to be barred from entering the country’s waters until December 17, 2020. The ban comes as part of the the country’s Biosecurity Act enacted in 2015 which gives the Government the authority to limit trav
Are Caribbean Yacht Charters the Perfect Vacation?
The last thing a vacation should be is a lot of work. People decide to take a cruise because there’s no work involved. You’re waited on hand and foot, you don’t have to make your bed and you get to visit a bunch of amazing places while only unpacking once! It’s a vacation without stress, [&h
