Panama Canal Extends Transit Restrictions

The Panama Canal is expected to keep restrictions on vessel transit and maximum draft for at least 10 more months due to a prolonged drought that has lowered the water level. These restrictions began earlier this year and have caused Read More …

Carnival Triumph To Become Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunshine was the first ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet to bring all elements of the Funship 2.0 upgrade plan to sea. In the last five years, that program has been rolled out fleetwide. Originally launched as Carnival Read More …

Carnival San Diego 2020 Booking Season Open, Choosing Difficult

Carnival Cruise Line returns to the Port of San Diego for the first time in seven years when Carnival Miracle arrives in late 2019.  2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle will sail a schedule of three- to 15-day voyages from San Diego from December 2019 to February 2020 starting Read More …

Princess Sends First Giant Ship Through New Panama Canal Locks

Caribbean Princess recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation that included seven new food and beverage offerings, an updated Camp Discovery youth & teen Center, more interconnecting staterooms, and updated décor.  Meanwhile, the Panama Canal completed a bit of remodeling itself. Put the two together and we have an interesting Read More …

Panama Canal Options Expand

When we sailed with Windstar Cruises on a Panama and Costa Rica itinerary, the better part of two days was focused on a full transit of the Panama Canal. Our Star Pride sailing was on an unusual 7-day itinerary that Read More …