Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
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 …
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen more than 14 million passengers during the Labor Day holiday weekend from Sept. 1, 2023 through Sept. 6, 2023. The busiest day is projected to be Sept. 1, 2023, when TSA expects Read More …