Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
Airlines continue to work on staffing and scheduling issues, causing a reduction in flight delays and cancellations. Still, these things happen and continue to happen at a higher rate than in 2019, pre-global epidemic. Let’s start with a list of Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line and the Government of The Bahamas celebrated the country’s 50th anniversary of independence with a Junkanoo experience aboard Mardi Gras. Junkanoo is the national cultural festival of The Bahamas, and the celebration featured an overview of its Read More …
Windstar Cruises has released its sailing schedule through the winter of 2025/26, with several deployment moves for its fleet of six ships. The most notable changes are new season-long sailings in the Canary Islands, first-ever Cruise Tours in the Middle Read More …
Oceania Cruises is offering a variety of festive season voyages in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, with over 40 sailings departing from Miami, Lima, Sydney, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Destinations include the Caribbean, Latin America, Australia, Polynesia and Arabia. The holiday Read More …
Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has unveiled its 2025 Europe season with a wide range of itineraries to explore the historical wonders and vibrant cultures of the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Canary Islands. The award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, and Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will expand its popular game show, Family Feud Live, to a dozen more ships by fall 2024. The game show, which is already a guest favorite on Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras, will Read More …
With holidays approaching fast, I present our annual Holiday Travel Gift Guide for your consideration. Travel – International travel is trending for the holidays, but traveler’s data is vulnerable when you are using public Wi-Fi in unfamiliar locations. Solis just released their 5G Hotspot that Read More …
Celebrity Cruises is making changes to its all-inclusive program, which will now exclude gratuities. The changes also affect Celebrity’s AquaClass cabins and the all-suite The Retreat. The upcoming changes have raised concerns among cruisers, who feel the move veers away Read More …
Disney Treasure, the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will blend one-of-a-kind offerings with unparalleled hospitality. Walt Disney’s love of exploration will inspire the ship’s design and feature an adventure theme. The Grand Hall will be inspired by Read More …