Celebrity Cruises Continues Its “Journey WonderFULL(SM)” RETURNS TWO MORE SHIPS TO SAILING: CELEBRITY REFLECTION® AND CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION® Ten Celebrity Cruises’ ships, 70 percent of the line’s fleet, now sailing to a variety of destinations Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Constellation to homeport from Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay, respectively Ships will sail Caribbean itineraries … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Launches Week-Long Travel Advisor Game, 500 Lucky Travel Advisors to Randomly Win Seven-Day Carnival Cruise First-Ever Promotion Open to U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and U.K. Agents MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2021 – As part of its “Onboard with You” pledge that supports the line’s longstanding commitment to the travel advisor community, Carnival Cruise Line is launching a week-long … [Read more...]

Experience the Journey of a Lifetime: Princess Cruises Announces 2024 World Cruise to 51 Must-See Destinations MedallionClass Ship Island Princess Sails the World on 111-day Voyage SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 8, 2021) – Dreaming of exploring the far corners of the globe and only unpacking once? Look no further than the 2024 World Cruise, … [Read more...]

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam Kicks Off its Inaugural Season of Caribbean Cruising with Nov. 5 Departure from Fort Lauderdale Holland America Line’s new Rotterdam departed Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. EST from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on its inaugural Caribbean cruise — a roundtrip five-day sailing that visits Bimini, Bahamas, and spends two days … [Read more...]

When it comes to enjoying a drink, Virgin Voyages new ship, Scarlet Lady, offers cruisers a variety of bars and lounges. Not sure where to start? We have just returned from a sailing and have put together this Virgin Voyages Bar Guide with all the specialty drink menus to help you make the difficult decisions. Virgin Voyages Bar Guide With Menus Unlike other contemporary cruise lines, Virgin … [Read more...]

Expanded cruise destinations in 2023 offer families a unique way to explore the abundant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of the Polar Regions and the Galápagos Islands GLENDALE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 — Families will journey through fjords and pass ice floes as they explore the spectacular landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Arctic on an all-new Adventures by Disney Expedition … [Read more...]

VIKING ANNOUNCES NEW EXPEDITION VOYAGES FOR SUMMER 2023 New Itineraries Include an Immersive Two-Week Journey Exploring North America’s Great Lakes  Los Angeles (November 4, 2021) – Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced the summer 2023 season of its expedition voyages, including a new two-week itinerary in the Great Lakes—as well as additional offerings in North and South … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises brand new ship, Celebrity Apex, was due to launch 581 days ago. Amid delays due to the pandemic, this ship was officially named by Godmother Reshma Saujani on Tuesday. Finally kicking off her inaugural Caribbean season, this 130K gross ton ship offers many of the same venues and amenities of sister ship, Celebrity Edge. Still, there are a few new and distinct offerings that help … [Read more...]

BAM! Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse Invites Guests to Join Him During Thanksgiving Week Cruise Aboard Carnival Mardi Gras What could be better for a foodie than cruising on Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras during Thanksgiving week? Sailing with award-winning Chef Emeril Lagasse of course! Emeril will join Mardi Gras for her Nov. 20 departure from Port Canaveral, Fla. and … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises Announces “The Love Boat” Themed Cruise Hosted by Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan With Appearances by the Cast and Special Tribute to Actor Gavin MacLeod “Come Aboard, We’re Expecting You” to Set Sail Onboard Majestic Princess to the Mexican Riviera, February 26-March 5, 2022 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2021) – “Love … exciting and new…come … [Read more...]

A New Apex Reached For U.S. Cruises CELEBRITY CRUISES’ NEW-LUXURY SHIP, CELEBRITY APEX SETTING SAIL TODAY FROM U.S. PORT, NAMED DURING SPECIAL CEREMONY The newest member of the Celebrity Cruises fleet kicks off inaugural U.S. season today from Fort LauderdaleCelebratory naming ceremony to be led by the ship’s Godmother, Reshma Saujani, founder of international non-profit Girls Who Code and … [Read more...]

We are back from our sailing on the brand new Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, which is now sailing short cruises from Miami, Florida. We were pleasantly surprised by all of the dining options and food quality on the ship. Now, we want to share it all with you in this Virgin Voyages Restaurant Guide with Menus. Feel free to share the Virgin Voyages restaurant menus, we just ask that you credit … [Read more...]

Hometown Cruise Ship Ruby Princess Debuts at Port of San Francisco for Series of Cruises to California Coast, Mexico, Hawaii, Panama Canal & Alaska Guests Enjoy an Array of Entertainment and Dining Options, Plus the Ultimate in Effortless, Personalized Cruising with MedallionClass SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2021) – San Francisco’s hometown cruise ship, Ruby … [Read more...]

Virgin Voyages is hoping that its more all-inclusive offerings will appeal to those who might not ordinarily consider a cruise for their next vacation. Yes, a cruise does enable travelers to see multiple destinations while enjoying most of the onboard amenities. Although, what is included in the standard price varies by cruise line. So, to help sailors planning a trip on the brand new Virgin … [Read more...]

Ship Overview Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady is the maiden vessel in this new cruise line’s fleet. The first of three ships in the class, this 110K gross ton ship can carry up to 2,700 passengers. Virgin Voyages is a forward-thinking, all adult cruise line that is open only to those 18 years of age or older. Currently, the cruise line is requiring all “sailors” to be vaccinated, at least … [Read more...]

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S GREAT CRUISE COMEBACK CONTINUES WITH VOYAGES RESTARTING FROM LOS ANGELES Half of the Company’s Fleet Back in Operation as the Brand’s Highly Successful Norwegian Bliss Makes Her West Coast Return Sailing to the Mexican Riviera MIAMI (Oct. 25, 2021) – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel continues its Great Cruise Comeback across the … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Christens Mardi Gras in First Naming Ceremony in the U.S. Since Industry Restart Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal and Ship Godmother Miss Universe, Dominican Republic, Kimberly Jimenez Help Usher in the “Universe of Fun”  PORT CANAVERAL, Oct. 23, 2021 – Carnival Cruise Line today christened Mardi Gras at Port Canaveral, Fla. … [Read more...]

It’s official (finally)! The brand new cruise line, Virgin Voyages, has made a splash here in the United States. The first ship in its fleet, Scarlet Lady, is now sailing from Miami, Florida. If you are planning to book a voyage on this vessel, we detail what you need to know before cruising on Virgin Voyages. Adults Only While some cruise line’s are more family-friendly than … [Read more...]

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam Departs on Maiden Voyage from Amsterdam to Florida for Inaugural Caribbean Season Rotterdam departs today on maiden voyage! The ship will cross the Atlantic Ocean from Amsterdam to Ft. Lauderdale and then spend its inaugural season in the Caribbean. SEATTLE, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line’s … [Read more...]

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTRODUCES ULTIMATE WORLD TOUR, THE FARTHEST-REACHING CRUISE TO ALL SEVEN CONTINENTS Serenade of the Seas to Make Cruising’s First-of-its-kind, 274-Night Adventure in 2023 MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2021 – Adventurers seeking to travel far and wide can now set off on a world tour of their own. Royal Caribbean International is raising the bar for world cruises with the debut of … [Read more...]