GUESTS CAN BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT CARNIVAL FIRENZE Carnival Firenze to Join Fleet in 2024, Sailing Year-Round from Long Beach As Carnival Cruise Line prepares to unveil details about Carnival Firenze’s introduction to its fleet, guests can now register to be the “first to know” about upcoming itineraries and special sale promotions by clicking here. Carnival Firenze joins … [Read more...]
How Does the Carnival Celebration Balcony Cabin Compare to the Competition?
As mega-ship enthusiasts, we have sailed on the largest cruise ships in the world. Recently, we sailed on Carnival Cruise Line’s largest ship Carnival Celebration. During this Caribbean cruise, we opted to stay in a balcony stateroom, our usual cruise cabin preference. How do these accommodations compare to other cruise lines? Well, we break down all the details with our Carnival Celebration … [Read more...]
Celebrity Ships Become First Star-Rated Resorts at Sea
CELEBRITY CRUISES BECOMES THE FIRST CRUISE LINE TO EVER EARN THE COVETED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE STARS Ships Recognized in a League of Their Own as “Resorts at Sea,” in a Brand-New Ocean Cruise Ratings Category Celebrity Cruises, the brand that revolutionized the cruising industry with its fleet of Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, is once again raising the bar. The cruise line … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Short Caribbean Getaways in 2024-2025
ROYAL CARIBBEAN BRINGS ULTIMATE ADVENTURES TO SHORT CARIBBEAN GETAWAYS IN 2024-25 Eight Action-Packed Ships Set Sail on a Season of Unforgettable Short Getaways Weekend and midweek getaways just got bolder. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the lineup of short Caribbean cruises, featuring eight action-packed ships sailing to tropical, vibrant destinations … [Read more...]
12 Cruise Ship Cabins to Avoid
The worst cabins on cruise ships are the ones that won’t suit your needs. One cruiser’s horrible cabin experience might be another’s best vacation ever. Individual tastes have a lot to do with what makes a cruise cabin the perfect fit for each travel style and budget. However, there are some general cruise ship cabin types to avoid if you are picky about slamming doors, lack of views, or dance … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cuts Steel for Second Icon Class Ship
THE NEXT ICONIC ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S SECOND ICON CLASS SHIP Arriving in 2025, the Next Icon Class Ship is Officially Under Way And then there were two. The next iconic adventure is under way as Royal Caribbean International marked the initial milestone – the first cut of steel – for the second ship in the revolutionary Icon Class. A steel-cutting … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Opens Sales for 2025 World Cruise
SET SAIL ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: MSC CRUISES OPENS SALES FOR 2025 WORLD CRUISE Brand new itinerary with 50 stunning destinations across 21 countries to be discovered through an epic 116-night World Cruise Extended discovery of Australasia with 19 days spent sailing around the Southern and Western coast of Australia – new for World Cruise 2025 MSC Cruises opened sales today … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Showcases a Unique Perspective of Alaska’s “Last Frontier” in 2023
OCEANIA CRUISES SHOWCASES THE NATURAL WONDERS OF ALASKA’S “LAST FRONTIER” FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH AUTHENTIC, LOCALLY CURATED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES LED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS The Ultimate in Luxurious Small Ship Experiences Meets Glacier Adventures, Wildlife Encounters & Gold Rush Towns on Seven- to 20-Day Voyages Between May and September 2023 Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading … [Read more...]
Cruise Packing 101: Cruise Essentials for Your Next Trip
Packing for any trip can be a stress-inducing exercise, but cruises have their own specific list of items you should bring and leave at home. Don’t do more work than you need to when devising a packing list for your next cruise vacation. We’ve taken the guesswork out of what to bring on a cruise with this list of cruise essentials. From the paperwork you’ll need to be allowed onboard to the fun … [Read more...]
American Queen Voyages Announces New Port on Great Lakes Sailings
American Queen Voyages Announces New, Exclusive Port in Escanaba, MI on Select Great Lakes Voyages Steps away from the sound of the gentle waves of Lake Michigan, Escanaba offers the best of art and culture with live music, historic neighborhoods, wineries, breweries, art galleries and more. American Queen Voyages celebrates another company milestone announcing a new port of call in … [Read more...]
Carnival Elation Returns to Jacksonville With New Look
CARNIVAL ELATION RETURNS TO JAXPORT WITH NEW RED, WHITE AND BLUE HULL DESIGN Cloud 9 Spa Among Enhancements Completed During Ship’s Dry Dock Carnival Elation returned to guest operations at its homeport in Jacksonville, Fla. this weekend sporting a new look – the new Carnival livery with a stunning red, white, and blue hull design. The new livery is the most eye-catching upgrade of … [Read more...]
Did We Like Staying in a Celebrity AquaClass Stateroom on Celebrity Beyond?
The Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Class is one of our favorite class of ships. So, it’s no surprise that we hopped onboard Celebrity Beyond for its first cruise from Florida. For that 5-night Eastern Caribbean cruise, we decided to upgrade our experience to a Celebrity AquaClass stateroom. This was actually a last minute decision when we opted to try the Celebrity MoveUp bid, and we were thrilled … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruises to Add Starlink Across Fleet
Windstar Cruises to Launch High-Speed Starlink Internet Across Global Fleet Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of its Starlink Maritime high-speed, advanced broadband satellite internet capabilities. Already connecting the world by sea, Windstar Cruises will provide guests one of the most developed high-speed connections in the world both while sailing and when in … [Read more...]
American Queen Voyages Will Be First Cruise Line With Starlink on Entire Fleet
American Queen Voyages Will be the First Cruise Line with an Entire Fleet Running SpaceX’s Starlink and Connected 5G Networks American Queen Voyages has announced SpaceX Starlink upgrades to the entire fleet of seven, including the award-winning cruise lines Rivers, Lakes & Oceans, and Expedition vessels. American Queen Voyages is the first cruise line with an entire fleet to be fully … [Read more...]
Holland America 2024 Alaska Cruisetours Open for Booking
Holland America Line’s 2024 Alaska Cruisetours Combine a Cruise with the Best of Denali and Exclusive Tour Options Featuring Canada’s Yukon – All Dates Now Available to Book Have it All Early Booking Bonus for Alaska Cruisetours offers crew appreciation and upgraded beverage package and Wi-Fi Holland America Line’s 2024 Alaska Cruisetours are open for booking. Travelers who want to … [Read more...]
Uplift Partners with Margaritaville at Sea to Offer Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Options
Uplift Partners with Margaritaville at Sea to Offer Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Options on Cruises Partnership launched with 0% interest* offer for a limited time only Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution for the world’s top travel and retail brands, has partnered with Margaritaville at Sea to offer customers installment payments on all bookings. Beginning now for a limited … [Read more...]
Top Destinations to Discover With MSC Cruises This Summer
MSC CRUISES REVEALS A SELECTION OF TOP DESTINATIONS TO DISCOVER FOR SUMMER 2023 MSC Cruises’ summer program offers incredible choices with 22 ships, 140 destinations, 40 countries and more than 50 embarkation ports Summer itineraries span the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and Japan Three ships sailing from the U.S. with New York City as new embarkation port, all … [Read more...]
Join Virgin Voyages’ JLo Inspired Voyage
Virgin Voyages Presents Special Edition “Limitless Voyage” Inspired by Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer, Jennifer Lopez In celebration of their partnership, Jennifer Lopez and Richard Branson present a uniquely curated five-night voyage to empower, educate and inspire Sailors to live limitlessly Global icon Jennifer Lopez and world-renowned entrepreneur Richard Branson are joining … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Will Visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle in 2024
Yorktown, VA to Be Featured on Princess’ 2024 Schedule, First Major Oceangoing Cruise Line to Visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle America’s Earliest Settlements, Revolutionary War Sites and Charming Small Towns Provide Guests with Unique Experiences Ashore For the first time ever, Princess Cruises will call at Yorktown, VA and visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle. These calls will be … [Read more...]
What Are Cruise Ducks?
Cruises and ducks both float atop the water, but those aren’t the cruise ducks we’re talking about. Believe it or not, thousands of little toy ducks have been hiding all over cruise ships — some in plain sight. This hide-and-seek game has historically been one for those in the know. But we’re pulling back the curtain on the mystery of cruising ducks, including how to find one, how to hide one, and … [Read more...]