Small Ships: The New Face of Cruise
As travelers have ventured back out into the world during the past year, small-ship cruising has proven to be extremely resilient. It has become the vacation of choice for many travelers. Smaller ships were among the first to return to service after a long pandemic-related shutdown. This process was
Scenic Azure: Cruising Portugal’s Douro Valley
I’m sitting on the balcony of my suite aboard Scenic Azure hypnotized by the sun-drenched Douro River Valley with its patchwork of terraced vineyards and charming, rustic quintas. Tomorrow, Sharone and I head back to the States but, today, we find ourselves wistful, as if we’re about to vacate a
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 10, 2022
Happy Friday! We’re just a few weeks away from the first cruises on board the brand new Disney Wish and today we have a cruise deal you won’t want to miss! It’s been a decade since the last time Disney built a new ship and the hype around Wish has been growing and growing the clos
MSC Bellissima Joins Summer 2022 Mediterranean Sailings
Due to the demand for cruise vacations this summer, MSC Cruises has added MSC Bellissima to their Mediterranean fleet. “As holidaymakers are planning now their summer holidays, we are extremely pleased to see that our continued and present investments in the experience on board – including imp
Evrima from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Completes Sea Trials
One of the world’s most famous hotel brands is nearly ready to begin sailing on their new cruise ship! Evrima, the inaugural yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, completed a series of successful sea trials today under the direction of Captain Steven MacBeath and the entire onboard team of
Emerald Azzurra Christened in Venice
The very first ocean yacht from Emerald Cruises was christened in a special ceremony in Venice, Italy over the weekend. Emerald Azzurra, the highly-anticipated new yacht from the luxury cruise line, was christened by Rosie Cairns, joint Managing Director at ROL as Godmother Sarah Wikevand, joint Man
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 29, 2022
Another successful Seatrade Cruise Global in the books! We were on hand in Miami Beach all week for the industry’s biggest gathering of cruise industry professionals and wow was it fun! It’s officially Alaska cruise season with the first ships sailing this month, so if you haven’
Five Faves: Earth Rules! Five reasons our planet is the best for cruising
Today is Earth Day, when citizens of the world help further the environmental movement with events, celebrations, and, above all, education. As you take in all those valuable tips for making a difference where you live, you can rest assured that the cruise industry is continuing to look for better w
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 8, 2022
Alaska season is finally upon us! There are numerous ships sailing in the coming weeks and they’ll be full of excited cruisers braving the early season chill for a glimpse of the real wild of America’s largest state. It’s been a long time since cruise ships pulled into ports like K
New Stay & Cruise Packages from MSC Cruises
One of the fastest growing cruise brands has new cruise and stay packages for their guests to enjoy! MSC Cruises is set to introduce their new “Stay & Cruise” packages this summer so guests get the most out of their cruise vacation, both while at sea and on land. Starting in late Summer, 202
Silversea Christens Silver Origin in the Galápagos
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises officially christened their newest ship Silver Origin this past weekend in a special ceremony held in San Cristobal, the Galápagos Islands. On hand for the occasion was Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises; Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commerc
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 25, 2022
What a week it was for cruising! We got to see pictures from the very first wedding on Antarctica courtesy of Atlas Ocean Voyages, more cruises lines opted into the CDC’s voluntary program for ships and we even got a sneak peek at the upcoming Carnival Celebration! Not to mention our documenta
Atlas Ocean Voyages Performs First-Ever Antarctica Weddings
One of the newest cruise lines in operation just became the first to perform a wedding on the continent of Antarctica! On February 18th, Atlas Ocean Voyages, along with British Antarctic Territory-registered Marriage Officer Bryan Clark, legally wed Courtnie Dodson and Brody Vermillion on Danko Isla
Mainstream Travel Accessibility for All
There was a time when travel was a luxury only the able-bodied could fully enjoy. If you were free of disabilities and could afford vacations to fascinating distant lands, those opportunities were open to you. You could make domestic and transcontinental trips in comfort and ease. But what about tho
Bucket List Bonanza: Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages
Having recently read Endurance, the story of Ernest Shackleton’s expeditions to Antarctica, the intrigue of the white continent grabbed my imagination and propelled me to venture into something entirely different than my usual cruise itineraries. Exciting as the journey itself was the fact that I
CLIA Calls Out New CDC Cruise Ship Guidelines
Your favorite oversight entity has a new plan for cruising, but some in the industry are already raising concerns about how well it will work. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships which not only seems to ignore the latest societal tre
Outfit Your Expedition with Ship to Shore Traveler
Cruising has changed quite a bit over the years. Many of us recall the days where packing for a cruise meant shining your shoes and practicing tying a bow tie for evenings in the dining room. These days, you’re probably not going to see many tuxedos or evening gowns on cruise ships, particularly w
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today, we’re back with a cruise deal to Alaska but with an out of the ordinary cruise line that makes for a truly unique vacation. Cunard has long been a staple in the cruise industry as their transatlantic crossings were once the best way to get across the pond. Now, t
New Brightline+ Offers Door to Door Transportation in South Florida
The Brightline train is back and better than ever thanks to a new door to door transportation service the company is calling Brightline+. Through a mobile app, travelers will be able to get where they need to go around South Florida via the train as well as a fully electric Brightline-branded fleet
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 14, 2022
We’re into the thick of January and if you’re missing the good tidings and cheer of the holiday season, it might be time to book your next cruise vacation. Cruises are still happening across the globe and there are deals to be had all over the place. Mix together an itinerary with
