Princess Sends First Giant Ship Through New Panama Canal Locks

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 …

Prizewinning Cruise Lines: Making Sense Of Awards

When you think about it, what travel company would not want to be an award-winning business?  The obvious answer: not a one.  Bragging rights over a competitor in any given category alone is good reason to want the recognition.  If Read More …

River Cruising FAQ Answered: Getting Home, Mobility And Tours

Booking nearly two years in advance, Don and Sharon* are going on a European river cruise in the Fall of 2018.  Just past the one year out mark, they have questions not all that uncommon to anyone planning their first Read More …

Why Your Carnival Cruise History Should Include Cuba

We began our Carnival cruise history with Carnival Fascination on a short cruise to Key West and Cozumel from Miami.  At the time, Carnival Paradise was the last-built in a class of its own. Fantasy class ships have served Carnival Read More …

Persistent Viking Plans Plenty New Ships In 2019

Continuing a leadership position in the land of European river cruises, Viking will build seven new river ships in 2019.  Six of the comfy 190-passenger Viking Longships will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.  One Read More …