Holland America Has New AARP Discount

Holland America Line is offering AARP members exclusive onboard credit for various amenities on their cruises. The amount of credit ranges from $50 to $200 per stateroom, depending on the stateroom type and voyage length. AARP members can use this Read More …

International Travel Rebounds Quickly for Grandparents

Road Scholar, a leader in educational travel for older adults, is experiencing a rapid rebound in international travel demand for their Grandparent Adventure programs. Despite having less capacity available due to rebuilding offerings post-pandemic, Road Scholar’s international Grandparent Programs are Read More …

Holland America Adds New Legendary Voyage

Holland America Line is introducing a new “Legendary Voyage” called the “42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage” aboard the ship Volendam. Departing on November 9, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this cruise allows guests to visit 16 different ports across Read More …

First Bruneian Crew On Silhouette

Asaad Badree bin Hj Abu Bakar, also known as Bard, hails from Kuala Belait, Brunei, and holds the distinction of being the first Bruneian crew member to work for the Royal Caribbean Group. Currently, Bard serves as the Digital Manager Read More …

Holland America Leads Future Of Alaska Cruising

Holland America Line is offering an unmatched “Alaska: Up Close” experience for its 2025 season, with more Glacier Bay permits, glacier viewing experiences, and opportunities to see Alaska’s wildlife than any other cruise line. The company is building on the Read More …

Viking Sun World Cruise 245 Days

Viking Cruises is back with their third World Cruise, this one on new Viking Sun. The 245-day Ultimate World Cruise itinerary will also offer an option to sail one of two shorter segments during the cruise. Viking travelers can also choose between Read More …

Viking Passion Play Focus Highlights Limber, Growing Fleet

Just added, a thoughtful addition to the 2020 Viking River Cruise Season: The Passion Play. Performed every ten years, the dramatic presentation depicts the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. For a number of religions, The Passion Play is a traditional part of Lent. 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 …

No Joke: NCL Suggested Gratuities Increase April 1

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is raising the amount of their suggested idaily service charges.  Effective April 1, 2018. NCL suggested gratuities increase, a little bit. Not much. AKA ‘suggested daily service charges’, the program aims to make it easy for Read More …