Princess Updates Boarding Procedures

“It’s one of the safest vacations you can have”, says Princess Cruises, now sailing with vaccination rates approaching 100% and health protocols that put your safety first. Princess’ MedallionClass® experience brings TrulyTouchless™ experiences and personalized service. That means you can Read More …

New Viking Egypt Ship On The Way

Viking today announced its newest ship for the Nile River, 82-guest Viking Osiris marked a major construction milestone today, touching water for the first time. Set to debut in August 2022, Viking Osiris will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The arrival Read More …

[Video] Building Wonder Of The Seas

New 5400-passenger Wonder of the Seas has officially joined Royal Caribbean International’s award-winning lineup of ships. The latest of the revolutionary Oasis Class, Wonder of the Seas features adventures for all ages across thrills, entertainment, dining and nightlife beginning March Read More …

Holland America Celebrates Naming of Rotterdam

Holland America’s newest Rotterdam is set to be named in, appropriately Rotterdam, the Netherlands, May 30, 2022. Also appropriate, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship’s godmother, carrying on a Dutch royal tradition that began in the 1920s. “Our new Rotterdam is Read More …

Happy National Chocolate Cake Day!

January 27 marks National Chocolate Cake Day. No, really, it is. If eating an entire Chocolate Cake today seems a daunting task or if you’re on a diet and doing well since the first of the year, I have another Read More …

Free Cruise: Holland America Alaska 75th Anniversary Contest

 Holland America Line is celebrating its upcoming 75th Anniversary in Alaska. They will do that in a big way with a sweepstakes. The prize: 75 seven-day Alaska cruises. Through Feb. 13, 2022, those hoping to win a cruise for two to Read More …

Carnival Jubilee Now On Sale

Carnival Jubilee, sister ship to Carnival Mardi Gras is the most-anticipated new ship coming to the Port of Galveston. Today, reservations opened for its inaugural 2023 and 2024 schedule. Carnival Cruise Line‘s third Excel-class ship, Carnival Jubilee will offer seven-day Read More …

Cruise Feature Wins Popular Science Award

Carnival Cruise Line‘s new Bolt roller coaster has been awarded the Best of What’s New engineering award from Popular Science magazine. The engineering award for the innovation and design work is the first roller coaster at sea on board the Read More …