Spooky Savannah: Hauntings in This Southern City
Imagine waking up startled in the darkness to a crying ghost, her tears dribbling on your face. “She haunts the upstairs waiting for her lover to return,” says Patrick Godley, owner of Savannah’s historic 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant. He’s spinning out a lament for Anna, believed to be t
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 7, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you’re still looking for a cruise vacation to round out 2022, read on! It’s time for the Cruise Deal of the Week! 5 DAY BAHAMAS AND CARIBBEAN CRUISE Embarking from Fort Lauderdale on December 18, 2022, Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam spends a day at se
Biscuits are Just the Beginning on American Queen Voyages
American Queen Voyages’ culinary ambassador, Chef Regina Charboneau, may be known as “The Biscuit Queen” — a title bestowed upon her by The New York Times when they reviewed her feather-light biscuits. But after a taste of her culinary genius during a Columbia and Snake River sailing aboard
Holland America Line Celebrates 150th Anniversary With Transatlantic Crossing
To kick off its 150th anniversary in 2023, Holland America Line will celebrate with a special transatlantic crossing in October. Guests are invited to special events and activities on board to recreate history and see how Holland America Line’s cruise started. “Holland America Line has e
MSC Cruises to Sail Five Ships from the US During Winter 2023-2024 Season
Today, MSC Cruises is moving forward with its continued expansion throughout the United States by revealing plans for arecord 5 ships set to sail from American homeports by the end of 2023. The company is diversifying the range of itineraries offered in The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Nort
OCEANIA CRUISES REVEALS NEW INNOVATIVE MIXOLOGY EXPERIENCES DEBUTING MAY 2023
Oceania Cruises has exceeded expectations with the introduction of a brand-new revolutionary bar program set to debut on the company’s newest vessel. The first of Oceania Cruises’ all-new line of Allura Class ships, Vista, will make its debut on May 20, 2023. With a maximum capacity of 1,200 gue
There’s New Details About Carnival Celebration’s Entertainment
Carnival Cruise Line’s new vessel, Carnival Celebration, was already expected to be as big and expansive as they come but today the company exceeded expectations by revealing new groundbreaking entertainment passengers will experience on board. Carnival Celebration will offer guests contemporary e
Oceania Cruises Offers Free Land Program For 2023 Itineraries
Oceania Cruises, a leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, shared a new program for select 2023 voyages. The Free Land Program invites guests to dig deeper into the world’s most exotic destinations this year. “Each of our land programs delve deep into the rich history, cult
Viking Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Amsterdam
This past Friday marked Viking River Cruises’ 25th anniversary in business as a “world-leading river cruise line.”. Viking celebrated the milestone anniversary with a momentous celebration in Amsterdam. For the very first time, all of Viking’s three classes of ships met in Amsterdam and set
DrVn and Carnival Corporation Offer Port Chauffeur Services
Cruising out of Port Miami just got easier! Drvn, the global logistics technology and chauffeur service company, announced its partnership with Carnival Corporation to create a transportation portal to assist guests when booking services to and from the port. Carnival and drvn will use customer serv
Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminates All COVID Protocols
Those cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line after tomorrow will see a big change in the line’s COVID-19 protocols. Today NCL announced that it has updated its global health and safety protocols by removing all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements effective Oct. 4, 2022. The cru
Cunard Brings ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ to Queen Mary 2
Lights, camera, action! For cruisers who love all things entertainment, luxury cruise line Cunard Line has exciting news for you! Partnering with Simon Friend Entertainment, Cunard Line beings the performance of Deborah Moggach’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Queen Mary 2 December 15-22, 2
Old Florida through New Eyes
History, nature, local cuisine, and upscale accommodations await travelers who indulge in a leisurely drive along Highway A1A in Northeast Florida. Spend time getting to know the area and soak up the sunshine along the 67 miles of roadways connecting Amelia Island and historic St. Augustine. Amelia
Hurtigruten Expeditions Shares New Covid-19 Protocols
Guests traveling with Hurtigruten Expeditions to Antarctica in 2022 and 2023 should be aware of the changes to the cruise line’s COVID-19 protocols. “Our updated protocols will more closely align with land-based travel options and the current environment across our destinations. We will
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 30, 2022
Happy Friday Cruisers! Holland America Line has been busy over the past month with the revival of their Grand Australia and New Zealand voyages in 2024 and the lifting of Canadian pandemic protocols, resulting in an elimination of vaccine requirements and allowing more travelers to return to cruisin
Cynthia D’Aoust Named President of American Queen Voyages
American Queen Voyages has announced that industry veteran Cynthia D’Aoust will be the new president of the cruise line! D’Auost has over 40 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, serving as the President of Hospitality for Cape Resorts Management Company and Global
Cassidy Gifford Named Godmother of Carnival Celebration
Prominent and well-known actress, Kathie Lee Gifford, has passed the torch to her daughter, Cassidy, as she’s named the Godmother of Carnival Celebration. Today, Carnival Cruise Line revealed that Cassidy will carry out the duties of “Godmother” for the company’s newest ship, Carnival Celebr
Four Seasons Yachts Coming in 2025
Another luxury hotel brand is taking their talents to the cruise industry! Popular hotel brand Four Season has announced Four Seasons Yachts, a new cruise line aimed at brining the Four Season’s well-known hospitality to cruising. The line’s first ship is slated to arrive in late 2025 in
Viking Cruises Delivers New Expedition Ship Viking Polaris
New ship alert! Today, the delivery ceremony for Viking Cruises’ second expedition ship, Viking Polaris, took place at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway. Viking’s first expedition ship, Viking Octantis, was delivered by the same shipyard in December 2021. On Septembe
Holland America Line Calls Lifted Canada Protocols a “Win”
As of September 26, 2022, Canadian pandemic border restrictions have been lifted and travelers visiting Canada and Alaska by cruise ship will no longer require vaccination and testing before traveling. As a result, Holland America Line is pleased to resume regular travel for cruising to Alaska and C
