France Bars Unvaccinated Americans from Visiting
A major tourist destination for Americans is now closed to those unvaccinated against COVID-19. Yesterday, France became the latest European country, and by far the most significant, to close their doors to anyone who hasn’t been fully vaccinated against the virus. The news from France followe
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 10, 2021
Did you see Windstar Cruises’ treasure hunt going on this month? Unfortunately only one lucky winner will get to crack the code and set sail on their grand prize cruise, but there are still plenty of great cruise deals kicking around for those who have that itch to get out there and explore. W
Falling into Paradise; Grenada’s Spectacular Waterfalls
Torrents tumble down rocky outposts sheltered by a leafy rainforest canopy, cascading with a sparkling white sheen into a cooling pool below — no doubt a picturesque Caribbean paradise. On Grenada, the island’s many scenic waterfalls with their swooshing downpours and scintillating mists a
New Episode of NCL’s EMBARK – The Series Premieres Tonight
Fans of Norwegian Cruise Line should make sure they’ve got plenty of popcorn made by 8pm tonight! NCL is premiering the fourth episode of “EMBARK – The Series,” a five-part docuseries chronicling the cruise line’s Great Cruise Comeback when Norwegian Jade became t
CDC Upgrades Jamaica to “Level 4: Very High” Travel Risk
Another popular Caribbean island has found itself on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of places to avoid due to rising COVID-19 cases. Jamaica was added to the CDC’s Level 4 Travel Advisory list meaning people should avoid travel to the island. Those who must travel
Windstar Creates Treasure Hunt for a Free Cruise
Windstar Cruises is in the process of returning their full fleet to service and in honor of cruising’s return, they’ve announced a month-long treasure hunt with the grand prize being a free cruise on board one of the line’s luxury ships. The hunt runs through the end of September a
Alaska Like New with UnCruise Adventures
For centuries, Alaska has represented a challenge to be conquered by resilient people seeking a new path to blaze forward. Thus, this beautiful and highly sought-after destination also represents the perfect backdrop for the beginning of the comeback story for cruising. UnCruise Adventures, the smal
American Melody Debuts with 22-Day Mississippi River Cruise
The newest ship from American Cruise Lines departs on its inaugural cruise today and we couldn’t be more excited! American Melody is set to celebrate Labor Day Weekend the right way, but with a few changes in the itinerary due to Hurricane Ida. The cruise was scheduled to depart from New
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 3, 2021
The first day of Fall isn’t officially for another few weeks, but once September rolls around, it definitely starts to feel like Autumn is here! Labor Day Weekend may be a little different this year with COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country, but that doesn’t mean you can’t
10 Pumpkin Spice Treats to Kick Off Your Fall Vibes
Walk by any coffee shop in America for the next three months and your nose will be filled with the rich aroma of pumpkin spice. The seasonal delicacy can be found in just about every product on the shelves of your local supermarket from Oreos to cream cheese and everything in between. We even found
48 Hours In Malta
Malta has always been a popular port of call but with it becoming a new staging ground for cruising as a home port, I embarked on a mission to experience everything the southern Mediterranean island could provide as a pre or post cruise option. Convenient flights to Malta are available from numerous
Pioneering Women in Cruise Design: Interview with Dee Cooper of Virgin Voyages
Brand new cruise ships are incredible feats of engineering, but they’re also incredible feats of design and creativity. From the color schemes to the furniture and decoration, designing a cruise ship from top to bottom is a full time job and the people charged with the task have a whole lot to
Amber Cove Denies Debarkation for Unvaccinated Passengers
Social media users on board Carnival Magic took to their preferred social platforms this afternoon to update their followers on a disappointing turn of events for their cruise vacation. After arriving at Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic this morning, the ship was initially denied debarkation for
CDC Recommends Unvaccinated Americans Avoid Labor Day Travel
At a COVID-19 Response Team Briefing at the White House on Tuesday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky warned that unvaccinated Americans should avoid travel over Labor Day weekend due to the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country. Director Wa
AmaWaterways Welcomes AmaSiena to River Cruise Fleet
River cruise operator AmaWaterways celebrated the christening of its newest ship, AmaSiena, with a ceremony in Lahnstein, Germany on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by AmaWaterways’ Co-Founders, President Rudi Schreiner and Executive Vice President Kristin Karst as well as Go
Port St. Maarten Group Appoints Alexander Gumbs as CEO
One of the most popular ports in the Caribbean has a new CEO! Longtime cruise and travel industry professional Alexander Gumbs, who previously worked with the Harbor Group of Companies, has been selected to replace former Port of St. Maarten Group CEO Mark Mingo as the top executive at the company.
CDC Recommends Avoiding These Two Popular Caribbean Islands
Throughout the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have updated a travel advisory list of the world’s countries letting Americans know which are the safest to travel to. Today, the CDC has updated two popular Caribbean islands to the “Level 4: Avoid Travel” lev
European Union Removes America from “Safe” Countries List
After recommending their member states reopen leisure travel to Europe for Americans in June, the EU has reversed course due to rising COVID-19 cases in the United States. On Monday, diplomats from the European Council voted to remove the United States from their list of “safe” countries
Crystal Cruises Returns to European River Cruising
One of the top names in river cruising made their return to the waterways of European yesterday with another ship scheduled to sail today. Crystal Cruises set sail from Vilshofen, Germany on board their ship Crystal Ravel on a seven-night itinerary on the Danube River and Crystal Debussy w
Don’t Miss This Pre and Post-Cruise Hotel in Seattle
Cruisers all over the world are dusting off their suitcases, printing their boarding passes and setting their email away messages in preparation for a much-needed cruise vacation. For those cruising to Alaska, that most likely means you’re embarking from beautiful Seattle, Washington. There
