On the eve of the christening of Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Sea, we rejoin the ship for the gala event. It was just a few weeks ago when Whitney and I were on board for the epic 10-day Empires of Read More …
Australia and New Zealand are becoming more popular cruise destinations all the time with many travelers planning a visit this year. In advance of that lifetime quality travel experience, they study up on both, getting prepared in a way similar Read More …
So we’ve talked about Internet Cruise Brokers and Certified Cruise Travel Agents, but what about just picking up the phone or going online to book directly with the cruise line? Why not just eliminate the “middleman” and deal directly with the source? Read More …
Impact travel cruise line Fathom made history today with the arrival of 704-passenger Adonia in Cuba. Being the first America-based cruise line to sail from the U.S. to Cuba in over 50 years is a significant accomplishment. Rack another win up for Read More …
Viking Ocean Cruises made it official today announcing that fourth ship Viking Sun, will spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise. Spanning 141 days, visiting five continents, 35 countries and 66 ports, it’s a bold move for Viking Ocean Cruises Read More …
The other day, a friend told me she was going on a Christmas markets river cruise and was quite excited about it. After traveling with Viking River Cruises to the Christmas Markets of Europe, I had no problem understanding that excitement but Read More …
I feel bad for those who may have had their cruise vacation plans disrupted by trusting Internet Cruise Brokers who ignored them after the sale or went out of business as we discussed in Part One of this series on Cruising From Read More …
There are three basic ways to book a cruise. Directly with the cruise line, an Internet Cruise Broker or a Travel Agent. Which is the best way? Let’s find out. First, let’s start with the Internet Cruise Broker. That would be Read More …
Alaska cruise season begins this week as Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam arrived at the Port of Seattle. This year, Holland America Line will sail an increased number of ships to Alaska, adding up to 55 calls at the Port of Seattle. Read More …