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We Are Vikings, On Our Way To France
We’re on our way across the Atlantic for a sailing of Viking River Cruises themed Portraits of Southern France. We first fly from Orlando to Atlanta then on to the Netherlands, stopping briefly in Amsterdam for a flight to Marseilles, France. Read More …
Big Ship Destination Focus Continues, Regally
Regal Princess begins her Caribbean cruise season on November 6 with a short preview sailing, followed by a schedule of seven-day cruises to ports in the Eastern Caribbean. We have talked before about the many features of Regal Princess and sister-ship Royal Princess, Read More …
Cruise Line Attacks Germs, Shows No Mercy
When the subject of cruise line sanitation comes up, it is usually because there has been an outbreak of Norovirus onboard a ship, causing a number of passengers to become ill. Today we have a story about a cruise line Read More …
Brilliant: Love Boat Cast To Name Regal Princess, Kick Off 50th Year
Regal Princess entered service in May of this year and is arriving in Fort Lauderdale soon to begin her maiden season of Caribbean cruise vacations. Saving the grand experience of naming the 3,560-passenger vessel for her arrival in Florida, Princess Read More …
Giant Bear Kicks Off Quantum Countdown
Cruise ships are made up of many things. Carpet, stairs, beds, dining venues, top deck features, engines and more begin the list, which normally ends with the installation of signature artwork. Paintings are often the final application a wall will Read More …
Viking Guests Enjoy History, Culture, Exploration, Downton Abbey
Viking River Cruises recently announced it has renewed its national corporate sponsorship of PBS’ celebrated series MASTERPIECE for another year. That’s good news for Downton Abbey fans, many of whom are also Viking River Cruises passengers who opt for an Read More …
Carnival Chronicles Onboard Experience With Video Series
The people that promote cruise lines, hoping we choose one of their ships over someone else’s, go about their business in a number of ways. Some focus their efforts on value-oriented promotions that offer attractive pricing. Others sell the notion that Read More …
American Cruise Lines Holiday Sailings Detailed
American Cruise Lines operates the newest fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships on more than 35 itineraries around North America. Known for working closely with guests before, during, and after a cruise to create a highly personalized cruise experience, Read More …
Practice Packing, Itinerary Review All Part Of Pre-Cruise Countdown
Later this week, we fly to France from our home in Orlando to begin a sailing with Viking River Cruises. Themed Portraits Of Southern France, the itinerary takes us from Avignon to Chalon-Sur-Saone on the scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers, past Read More …