October Means It’s Time to #ChooseCruise
The air is crisp, the leaves pop with color and the aroma of pumpkin spice wafts just about everywhere you go. There’s plenty of reasons to love October, but it’s also the kickoff for the Cruise Lines International Association’s #ChooseCruise campaign. A leading voice in the cruise industry, t
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 28, 2018
Hurtigruten, a top name in adventure cruising to faraway locations, has announced their latest offer of free flights on select expeditions to Antarctica has been extended but only for a short time. You have to act fast because until September 30, 2018, you can book one of three itineraries, on one o
Disney To Call New Orleans Home
New Orleans has always been a popular vacation destination, but The Big Easy has even more to offer thanks to Disney Cruise Lines. The cruising giant announced that in early 2020, Disney Wonder will make New Orleans it’s home port for cruises all over the Caribbean. Disney Cruise Line also announc
Do You Love Classic Movies? This Cruise is For You!
Who doesn’t love classic movies like Gone With the Wind, Casablanca or Singin’ in the Rain? As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, Turner Classic Movies is setting sail once again on a themed cruise for classic movie lovers of all ages. The 5-night cruise on board Disney Magic will fe
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 21, 2018
When Royal Caribbean has extra cabins to fill, they offer some of the best deals on cruises all over the world. Their latest deal, the Thrill-A-Thon Sale, combines great savings with a number of different itinerary options across the Caribbean and more for the perfect family vacation. THRILL•A•T
Cruise & Stay: The Bahamas
Do you know the difference between an ocean liner and a cruise ship? Before air travel became the preferred method of spanning the globe, getting from say London to New York was easiest on board an ocean liner. These ships didn’t meander around leisurely from port to port like a cruise ship, they
Super Typhoon Mangkhut Rattles South China
While the Eastern United States spent the weekend bracing for Hurricane Florence to bring heavy rains and high winds to the Mid-Atlantic region, it was another storm on the other side of the world that really left an impact on those unfortunate enough to be in its path. Super Typhoon Manghkut, which
The Best Part of an All-Inclusive Cruise? Free Drinks
The modern cruiser expects a lot from their cruise line. The accommodations have to be superb, the food excellent and the entertainment…well, entertaining. Another thing cruisers expect from their ships is a great value. The rise in “all-inclusive” cruises means passengers aren’t reachin
Entertainment Giant Expands Adventure Travel Offerings
The hottest trend in cruising these days is adventure ships sailing to some of the world’s most unique locales. Adventures by Disney, a leader in guided group travel worldwide has an expanded line-up of Short Escape vacations which includes brand-new itineraries in Boston, London and Vancouver, Ca
First Look: Norwegian Encore Hull Art Reveal
While ships are getting bigger and more technologically advanced, there’s another trend in the cruise industry that’s making ships stand out even more. Hull art is popular with modern ships as cruise lines are trying to make sure their ships stand out among all the other white behemoths cruising
Understanding Alaska With Cunard
For luxury cruise line Cunard, the guest experience matters most. That’s why they place such an emphasis on fun and comfort, but also education as passengers want to know about the beautiful and exotic places they’re visiting. Cunard Line’s latest onboard programming initiative comes with thei
Hurricanes Causing Headaches for Cruise Lines
For those who get seasick when the ocean is calm, being on board a cruise ship during a hurricane sounds like an absolute nightmare. Though it’s been relatively quiet so far, hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean looks like it’s ramping up with major storms in the forecast for the coming weeks.
Deal of the Week – August 31, 2018
Celebrity Cruises is kicking off Labor Day weekend with a sale you aren’t going to want to miss. Through Wednesday, book your next quality luxury vacation—more than 600 sailings available around the world—and save up to $450 per stateroom. The deal is valid for cruises departing between Septem
7 Musts In Quebec City
Shopkeepers who greet you with a “bonjour!” A hotel that reminds you of chateaux from the Loire Valley in France. Old-World style cafes and narrow cobblestone streets bordered by quaint stone buildings. Quebec City, the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec in Canada, is located on the bank
9 Delicious Ways To Launch A Cruise From Florida This Fall
Fall is for foodies in Florida. The whole state is like a big table set with bountiful feasts to tempt every palate this time of year: everything from food and wine fests to Oktoberfest celebrations to seafood festivals. Here are nine festivals to consider pre- or post-cruise if you would like to la
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 24, 2018
When it comes to holidays at sea, Halloween is definitely one of the best. Part of what makes it so great is when cruise lines plan spooky activities for the whole family to enjoy. There’s no better cruise line at getting the most out of Halloween than Disney Cruise Line. Here’s are some of the
Travel Icon Samantha Brown Named AmaMagna Godmother
It may be easier to list the places famed travel icon Samantha Brown HASN’T been. The former Travel Channel personality and current host of the PBS show Samantha Brown’s Places to Love has a new title she can add to her already illustrious resume; Godmother to AmaWaterways newest ship, AmaMa
Cruise Giant Plans New Terminal at Port Canaveral
As the world’s largest cruise line, Carnival is always looking for a way to make a splash in the industry. As one of the world’s busiest cruise ports, Port Canaveral near Orlando is always looking for ways to make the cruise ship passenger experience better. In anticipation of Carnival Cruise Li
German Chancellor Speaks at Crystal Endeavor Keel-Laying Ceremony
At MV Werften, maritime tradition is taken very seriously. Those at the shipyard celebrating the keel-laying ceremony for Crystal Endeavor were lucky enough to hear German Chancellor Angela Merkel give remarks and the lucky coins were put into place as construction began on one of the most anticipat
11 Reasons To Sail On Holland America’s Veendam
A classic mid-size ship – 57,092-tons with capacity for 1,350 guests – Holland America’s Veendam reminds me of playwright Channing Pollock’s definition of happiness: “a way station between too little and too much.” The Veendam is just that, and she has all the amenities for a wonderful,
