Windstar Reveals More: New Ship, Star Seeker

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed today it’s planning to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. Windstar last sailed in Alaska and Japan in 2023 before it redeployed Star Breeze to be Read More …

Sailing Viking: We’ve Been Modified

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets socially heated. It’s easy to look at travel plans like decisions.  Once made, we live with them.  Items on a Read More …

Costa Cruises Extends ‘Discovery Sale’ Until June 25

Costa Cruises North America is offering a “Discovery Sale” with cruises starting at $449 per person for various destinations like the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. The sale ends on June 10, 2024, and guests booking Read More …

Oceania Relaunches Cruise Vacation Guide

Oceania Cruises has announced the relaunch of its Cruise Vacation Guide, bringing travelers a personalized portfolio inclusive of pre-cruise information before setting sail. Received by guests prior to embarkation, the newly relaunched Cruise Vacation Guide will include a personalized welcome Read More …

Discover Princess Cruises South America, Antarctica 2025-26

he exotic nature of South America attracts travelers to experience the diverse cultures, food, biomes, and the grandeur of the last “untouched” region of Antarctica. In fact, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), a record 105,331 people visited Antarctica last season. With its newly Read More …

Princess Revised 2025 World Cruise Itineraries

Exciting Changes Await on Princess Cruises’ 2025 World Cruises! Due to current events in the Red Sea and surrounding regions, Princess Cruises has made adjustments to the itineraries for their highly anticipated 2025 World Cruises. These adjustments prioritize guest safety Read More …

Star Princess Sets Sail for a Spectacular Debut …Fall 2025

Calling all Princess fans! There’s exciting news about the arrival of the stunning Star Princess, the second ship in the innovative Sphere Class. While the inaugural sailings have shifted to ensure the ship meets Princess Cruises’ famously high standards, get Read More …

Details: All About Windstar Cruises New Ships

Windstar Cruises, our favorite small-ship luxury cruise line, announced the expansion of its fleet with two new all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. The first of the two new builds, Star Seeker, is expected to be delivered in Read More …

BREAKING: Windstar Gets Two New Ships!

Great news from favorite small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises: they are building two new ships. See press release below. I’ll double back with my thoughts and photos tomorrow.  [PRESS RELEASE] Windstar Cruises, a leader in small-ship luxury cruising, is Read More …