Rudi Does It Nieuw, Excellence Ensues

Holland America Line celebrated the opening of Rudi’s Sel de Mer on board Nieuw Statendam with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. On hand, Rudi Sodamin, Holland America Line’s world-renowned Master Chef and the venue’s namesake, performing the honor of officially opening the Read More …

2019 Holland America Culinary Cruises: Dates, Details

Holland America Line has announced dates for the 2019 Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises. Tapping the talents of their popular Culinary Council, Master Mixologist and the line’s winemaker partners, Holland America continues their global influence in every dining venue across Holland America Read More …

A Different View: Windstar Cruise Unexpected Brings 51-Day Grand Med

Add the word ‘grand’ to a cruise line itinerary and we expect an extraordinary travel experience.  Viking River Cruises Grand European Tour is a wonderful example, profiled here not long ago.  Sailing from Budapest to Amsterdam for 15-days, we experienced Read More …

Carnival Cruise Ship To Be In Rose Bowl Parade

If you think ‘Rose Bowl’ and ‘cruising’, odds are it’s Princess Cruises that comes to mind first and you have a really good memory.  That was five years ago.  This year, it’s Carnival Cruise Line in the spotlight with a Read More …