Ships that sail in the ocean
Carnival Horizon debuts in the spring of 2018, complete with features introduced on sister Carnival Vista not long ago. SkyRide, the innovative bike-ride-in-the-sky attraction will be on board as well as an IMAX Theatre, a wide range of accommodations and more. Read More …
One of the best parts of multiple embarkation ports scattered around the United States: we can drive there. Regardless of our thoughts about flying, driving directly to our ship while avoiding airlines and airports is often the most efficient way Read More …
Caribbean Princess recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation that included seven new food and beverage offerings, an updated Camp Discovery youth & teen Center, more interconnecting staterooms, and updated décor. Meanwhile, the Panama Canal completed a bit of remodeling itself. Put the two together and we have an interesting Read More …
It was just over a year ago that Royal Caribbean launched Harmony of the Seas from the port of Southampton after being constructed by 2,500 workers for just under $1 billion. If that sound like a lot, it’s really not. Read More …
We talk a lot here about destination immersion, mainly because that’s a big focus for cruise lines with ships of all sizes. Smaller ocean cruising ships take travelers to out of the way places big ships can’t go. Big ships Read More …
Originally presented in parts, here we have our complete visit to Cuba with Carnival Cruise Line aboard Carnival Paradise, sailing from the Port of Tampa. Along the way, we explored a number of topics related to the mechanics of visiting Read More …
Nearing the end of this year’s Cuba sailing season, it’s our turn to explore the once off-limits Caribbean destination. Sailing a Carnival Paradise Cuba cruise from the Port of Tampa, we’ll document the experience every step of the way, sharing Read More …
Viking Ocean Cruises announced this week that American chemist, emergency room physician and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher will be honored as godmother to its fifth ocean ship, which will debut in July 2018. New Viking Orion is Read More …
Last year, Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand was the first cruise line to establish a presence in Cuba. In the process, Social Impact Travel opened the door to the island nation in a people-to-people sort of way. To culturally focused travelers, Fathom got Read More …