Entertaining Cruise Industry Leaders Ignore Robots, Choose Fun

There are times when cruise industry watchers ask ‘Is there nothing they won’t do to be different?‘.  Robot bartenders come to mind. Popular with everyone except the human they replaced, robots are probably not going away.  Existing robots may be Read More …

Carnival Horizon Features New York Will Like

Arriving off a short Mediterranean season just after leaving the shipyard, new Carnival Horizon is now in New York City.  Carnival Horizon is the second Vista-class ship in the 26-ship fleet of Carnival Funships with more on the way. We Read More …

Starfleet Command Moves To Miami, Includes Carnival Ships Too

Carnival Cruise Line has a new Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Miami.  The largest and most advanced in the cruise industry, we’re pretty sure they can handle a whole lot of Fun aboard the 26 Carnival ships. The 35,000-square-foot facility Read More …

Carnival Legend Tampa Deployment

Carnival Legend gets around.  We fell in love with the Spirit-class ship long ago, embracing the decorative urn decor with glee.  It seemed toned down at the time.  And the next time.  And the next. Carnival Legend is one of Read More …

Cruise Line Discounted Deposit Deal Drives Dreams

In celebration of 145 years of their Dutch traditions and King’s Day in the Netherlands,  Holland America Line has a one day only deal coming up on April 27.  A new promotion will allow Holland America Line guests to start Read More …

Here We Go: Follow Along On Our Carnival Mediterranean Cruise

This Sunday we sail round-trip from Barcelona aboard new Carnival Horizon.  Currently on her inaugural voyage, the latest Vista-class ship from Carnival Cruise Line will visit seven classic Mediterranean ports of call. Beginning in Spain, our Carnival Mediterranean cruise will Read More …

New Carnival Paradise Back And Better Than Ever…I Am A Little Bit Sorry To Say

Carnival Paradise is back in service today, sailing from Port Tampa Bay.  An extensive dry dock added a variety of spaces and innovations, including a water park, new staterooms, balconies added to existing accommodations, and a bunch of exciting food Read More …

Three Outstanding Cruise Deals Targeting Families & Groups

If outstanding cruise deals seem to be happening all the time. There is a good reason for that: they are.  Cruise lines constantly promote what they do as the one choice we need to make.  Complete one-stop shopping.  Still, for Read More …

Cuba Cruise: Things That Surprised Me

Sailing to Cuba with Carnival Cruise Line I knew what to expect while aboard Carnival Paradise.  But as we sailed away from the Port of Tampa, a number of passengers along for the historic first-season voyage were concerned.  What would Read More …