Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
Holland America Line is banking on 75 years of expertise with its new Alaska Up Close programming , a 360° experience that immerses guests in Alaska. Holland America’s new “Alaska Up Close” allows guests to discover, taste and experience the real Read More …
Running Aground occurs when there is no longer deep enough water to float a vessel. This will sometimes be done intentionally, for instance to perform maintenance or to land cargo, but more than likely it occurs due to misinformation about water Read More …
Continuing Carnival Cruise Line’s successful restart, Carnival Paradise resumed guest operations from Tampa, making it the 22nd Carnival ship to return. Carnival Paradise joins Carnival Pride, which restarted operations from Tampa on November 12, 2021, as the second of two Read More …
Canada is open to cruises which brings the safe resumption of cruising in Canadian ports. Ready to get back, Princess Cruises is ready for a full summer season of 2022 cruises and cruisetours to Alaska, as well as its popular Read More …
Holland America Line has a Flexible Cancellation Plan that allows cruise travelers to cancel for any reason up to 30 days before sailing without penalty. Set to expire soon, the cruise line has extended what would have expired at the Read More …
When getting to the port of embarkation for your cruise ship requires flights, there are usually multiple carriers from which to choose. On long flights, most airlines will serve meals in flight with passengers given some options for choosing their Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line resumed guest operations from Mobile, Alabama this week with Carnival Ecstasy. Carnival Ecstasy is the first cruise ship to depart from Mobile in nearly two years. The five-day Western Caribbean cruise is also the kickoff of the Read More …
Viking’s new 386-guest Viking Mississippi was floated out in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Debuting this year in June 2022, Viking Mississippi will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, Read More …
Carnival Miracle sailed away from the Port of Long Beach yesterday on the first of 17 Sailabrations cruises running through March 10, 2022. Sailing with 2,000 guests, the birthday party was complete with music and décor that included a 50th Read More …