Cruise Etiquette: First Impressions Matter
Cruising can’t be a more rewarding way to escape the raw winter weather. Everyone has gone on a cruise at some time. Whether cruising from the New York area, Galveston, TX, or Florida, it is the most momentous traveling experience anyone could have. While cruising, so many great opportunities awai
$2 Billion in Fleet Enhancements for Carnival
You know them by their slogan as the World’s Most Popular Cruise Line, but after a proposed $2 billion in fleet enhancements they’ll be known as one of the most contemporary cruise lines. Carnival Cruise Line announced that as part of their fleet enhancement, Carnival Victory will enter dry dock
5 Things to Consider Before Boarding Your Cruise
You arrive at the cruise terminal, required documents in hand. You’ve already sweat the small stuff and are about to embark on a magnificent journey to both known and unknown destinations. Here are five things you should consider before boarding your cruise. 1. Find Out What’s Covered an
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 12, 2018
October is National Cruise Month and there’s never been a better time to get a great deal on a cruise for you and the whole family. Star Clippers is getting into the savings mood with a new deal in honor of the month. RELATED: Star Clippers in Thailand: Girls just want to have fun Star Clippers [
Avoid the Pitfalls of Sailing Day
Cruising is the greatest vacation experience anyone can have. Every cruise line provides a unique on board atmosphere, ranging from dining, to entertainment, to shore excursions, and staterooms with all the comforts of home. Whether it is a seven, ten, or fourteen-day adventure, the fun is non-stop.
Hurricane Michael Threatens Gulf Coast
Another week, another hurricane bearing down on Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. This storm, named Michael by the National Hurricane Center, is moving its way north through the Caribbean Sea and into the Gulf of Mexico where projected landfall includes Western Florida, Mississippi and Alabama. The 7t
Silversea Cruises Orders 3 New Evolution Class Ships
Silversea Cruises, a top name in luxury cruising, has three news ships on the way in coordination with their new parent company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The three new ships will be of the new “Evolution Class” variety with a focus on smaller ship adventure cruising to locations like the Gal
Set Sail with this Grammy Award Winner
For those living on a prayer until their next cruise, do we have some great news for you. Cruising giant Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will host Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway To Paradise cruise vacations in partnership with Runaway Tours, c
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 5, 2018
Celebrity Cruise Lines is moving, so now is the best time to save on a cruise for you and the family! Well, the website is moving anyway, and because the site will be offline while they change hosts, the cruise line is offering one heck of a deal in the days and hours before the […]
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
Is This the Best Travel Content on TV?
Where will the world’s largest leisure travel company take you next? How about Tanzania? Cambodia? Mumbai? There’s no shortage of incredible places to explore thanks to new episodes of Carnival Corporation’s Ocean Original TV programs “The Voyage with Josh Garcia,“ &
You’ll Never Guess Carnival Vista’s New Home Port
One of the world’s largest cruise ships is now calling Galveston, TX home. Carnival Vista, which arrived in port on Sunday, was greeted by Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and ship Godmother Deshauna Barber. Galveston, which has long been a cruise ship port serving itineraries in the
The Best Shore Excursions For Your Next Caribbean Cruise
A Caribbean cruise is the perfect destination to try new excursions and get a taste of how islanders live. Cruise lines offer excursions that you may not be able to try when traveling along to the Caribbean any other way. Depending on your level of courage and your love for adventure you may try a
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
8 Things You Can’t Miss In Aruba
Aruba, fanned by cool trade winds, is an idyll that lies safely below the hurricane belt. Its climate is tropical, but not extreme. Temperatures in the 80s are usually the norm, with plenty of sunshine. The island typically gets only 18 inches of rainfall a year and that is mainly in short downpours
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
