Find Your Luxury Cruise Match: Azamara vs. Oceania

Choosing between Oceania Cruises and Azamara depends largely on what you value most in a cruise vacation. Both operate in the upper-premium market, offering small-ship experiences focused on destinations rather than flashy onboard attractions. Interestingly, they share a historical connection, Read More …

Consumer Reports Ranks Best 2026 Cruise Lines

The latest rankings from Consumer Reports highlight a record-breaking year for the cruise industry, with nearly 22 million U.S. travelers expected to embark on ocean voyages in 2026. This surge in interest, representing a 52 percent increase over just six Read More …

Celebrating One Hundred Years Of Caribbean Cruising

Holland America Line is celebrating a century of Caribbean service, marking the anniversary of its inaugural 1926 voyage from New York. To commemorate this milestone, the company has launched a limited-time promotional offer available from February 3 through February 9, Read More …

Loyalty: Navigating The Best Rewards For Your Cruises

The world of cruise loyalty has entered a dynamic new era in 2026, offering travelers more flexibility, personalized rewards, and seamless experiences across global brands. This evolution is driven by the desire to better recognize the diverse ways modern cruisers Read More …

Star Princess: A Unique Work In Progress

We just love Princess Cruises for so many reasons. Our “kids”, now in their 40’s, pretty much grew up on Princess cruise ships so we have history to consider. The current “Premiere” package is exactly what we always wanted on Read More …

Private Enclaves Bring First Class Back To Sea

The concept of first-class travel is making a discreet comeback across the modern cruise industry, not through overt class division, but by creating private, keycard-access sanctuaries known as “ship within a ship” enclaves. This trend provides luxury travelers with the Read More …

Holland America Honors Dutch Heritage With New Tulip

Holland America Line (HAL) has announced the creation of a new, exclusive tulip variety as a vibrant tribute to its Dutch heritage and long-standing maritime legacy, which originated in Rotterdam in 1873. The custom-cultivated flower is intended to be a Read More …

Holland America Line Rolls Out Big Savings Early

Holland America Line (HAL) has initiated an exclusive Black Friday presale event, offering travelers early access to significant cruise deals. Guests who sign up on the Holland America website receive a code allowing them to book preferred itineraries between November Read More …

Holland America: South America, Antarctica Await

Holland America Line has unveiled its magnificent 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, inviting travelers to unpack once and explore some of the world’s most iconic and remote destinations. Aboard the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam, guests can look forward to Read More …