Carnival Paradise: Our Entire Journey

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 …

Carnival Paradise Cuba Cruise: Your Guide To Our Journey

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 Spirit Of Exploration Floats Fifth Ship

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 …

Paradise To Paradise: Let’s Take A Look

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 …

2018 Windstar President’s Cruise To Probe Philippines, Malaysia

The first ever Windstar Cruises President’s Cruise introduced travelers to a number of distinct Windstar differences.  All-inclusive dining, small ship sailing, personal service and more separate Windstar Cruises from the rest.  In January, the 2018 Windstar President’s Cruise will explore The Read More …

Seattle Port Pushes Past Pax Record

When we talk about cruise ships, big numbers often follow.  Vessels are permanently tagged with displacing water in amounts numbering tens of tons. A large ship can carry thousands of travelers and crew. These and other cruise-related numbers we use Read More …

Priced Right And Valued More, Azamara Club Cruises Expands, Smartly

More than a decade ago, Azamara Club Cruises lit a fire deep down in the heart of the cruise industry to focus on destinations. A brilliant move at the time, a number of cruise lines had pointed traveler attention inward. Read More …

Viking Takes Delivery Of Fourth Ship Viking Sun

[Press Release] Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it took delivery of Viking Sun®, the company’s fourth ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On October 4, Viking Sun will set sail from Venice, Read More …