To those who have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, we have some bad news: When the ship launches, she will not be in North America for very long. In a surprising turn of Read More …
In this series, River Cruising On An Ocean Cruise Budget, we began by suggesting that it is possible to experience a Viking River Cruise in mid-range accommodations for what one might spend on the upper end stateroom of most major ocean cruise lines. Total Read More …
We have been covering a lot of ground with river cruises lately, and for good reason. River cruises, namely Viking River Cruises fit very nicely into our narrative that closely relates travel to experiencing the world and in turn gaining Read More …
An attractive element of Crystal Cruises shore excursion program is creating exclusive, eye-opening luxury experiences for their passengers. Called the Crystal Adventures program, what Crystal does ashore has contributed to the line’s top rating for two decades. Crystal Cruises experiential cruising features Read More …
Oasis of the Seas is one of the two largest cruise ships in the world. As big as she may be, no space is left unused and Royal Caribbean International has jam packed public areas with activity, wellness, dining and Read More …
To cruise travelers sailing from a North American port, we often recommend arriving before the crowd, as being one of the first passengers on the ship brings some undeniable advantages. There will be a wait, but many of us who Read More …
All You Can Drink packages are gaining favor among ocean cruise travelers and are being rolled out on to more ships by more cruise lines than ever. Some heavy-drinking travelers have done the math and know they will come out Read More …
Considered by many as the SXSW of cruise travel, Cruise Shipping Miami is an annual mega-convention that starts Monday in Miami Beach, Florida. Amid Spring breakers swarming the beaches of south Florida, on hand will be cruise line executives and travel experts participating in panel discussions, Read More …
Carnival Legend recently returned to the Port of Tampa after a remodeling project that included all the usual maintenance performed while in dry dock. Standard ship upgrades, along with new carpeting, tile work and wall coverings were added, much like Read More …