We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
Wrapping up a whirlwind schedule of cruise travel events, we have a truckload of news from a variety of sources. This is not ‘news’ like BREAKING NEWS! But stories that have come up along the way that deserve a lot Read More …
Just when you thought every possible new marketing strategy had come and gone, here is something new that brings bonus value: Booking far in advance. If that strategy has a familiar ring, it should. For a good chunk of Read More …
Sailing during November or December holidays can bring an experience sure to not be forgotten anytime soon. Cruise lines embrace holidays, adding bonus onboard programing, religious services, unique holiday menus and more. It’s a popular time to sail, for a number Read More …
The Holland America christening of the line’s new ms Koningsdam in the Netherlands was a meaningful experience in a number of ways of particular interest to cruise travelers. In a previous post here we noted that a number of big Read More …
In this series we’re taking a deep look at each of the relevant Holland America culinary options aboard new ms Koningsdam. We think its high time for upscale big ship cruising and Holland America Line seems to have pulled it Read More …
We’ve been big supporters of the Carnival Corporation family of brands since before there was much of a family. Beginning our family cruise history with Carnival Cruise Line, we’ve tried them all and liked what we experienced. Offering a wide Read More …
My sailing on new ms Koningsdam represents nearly the end of a journey that began a little over two years ago. That was when Holland America caught my attention as a cruise line where something substantial was about to take Read More …
Like car dealers and grocery stores, it seems there is always a ‘sale’ going on at most major cruise lines, and for good reason. There is. Price continues to be a driving reason to book your favorite cruise line now Read More …
Trade conventions bring the latest, most relevant information to just about any industry, drawing thousands of attendees and exhibitors from around the world. In the world of cruise travel, that’s the annual Seatrade Cruise Global convention, this year held at Read More …