A dozen years ago sailing from North America commonly meant a flight to Florida, the cruise travel capital of the world. Carnival Cruise Line changed all that, adding convenient embarkation ports many cruise travelers can drive to. That scattered ships a Read More …
Key West, Florida is a popular stop on cruise line itineraries and one we have visited several times. Our first introduction to Key West came via Carnival Fascination, then sailing from Miami. It was just before the tragic events of Read More …
Costa Cruises’ Costa Luminosa is on a 98-day Round-the-World Cruise that will visit five continents, sail across three oceans and include 34 ports of call. The special cruise is designed for cruise lovers who want to experience the unique thrill Read More …
After 32 months of construction, the arrival of Harmony of the Seas marks a major milestone for Royal Caribbean International as the 226,963 gross registered ton ship becomes the 25th in the fleet. Packed With Onboard Features “Harmony of the Seas is redefining vacations Read More …
Our first stop on Holland America Line’s Dancing With The Stars: At Sea Champion’s Cruise was Half Moon Cay, one of about 700 islands that make up the Bahamas. Going ashore, passengers off of Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam enjoyed a Read More …
One of the most popular ships sailing from Florida’s Port Canaveral recently went through a 24-day dry dock renovation, adding more staterooms, dining options and a bow to stern revitalization of the entire ship. 154-ton Freedom of the Seas is Read More …
Sailing with Viking River Cruises on a Christmas Markets-flavored version of their popular Romantic Danube itinerary, we settled into a nice routine rather early in the voyage. But to say what we do on board and ashore is a totally Read More …
Costa Cruises introduced its neoCollection late in 2013, featuring two of the line’s smaller ships, Costa neoRiviera and Costa neoRomantica, both able to sail to destinations inaccessible to larger vessels. Featuring “slow cruising,” a style of cruise vacation that features Read More …