Alaska is one of our favorite cruise destinations. Most cruise lines offer at least one ship sailing this region during the summer months. So, we were intrigued when the small ship cruise line, American Queen Voyages, announced it would be cruising to Alaska this year with a brand new expedition vessel. American Queen Voyages, known for its U.S. River Cruises and Lakes & Ocean Cruises, just … [Read more...]

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE CELEBRATES FULL RELAUNCH OF 17-SHIP FLEET NCL’ s Great Cruise Comeback Culminates with Return of Norwegian Spirit Sailing French Polynesia MIAMI (May 9, 2022) – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today celebrated the completion of its Great Cruise Comeback with the sailing of Norwegian Spirit, the 17th and final ship in its … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises offers a variety of dining options on its fleet of luxury ships. For those who enjoy al fresco views, and an upscale steakhouse experience, Candles restaurant is a must. We sailed on a 7-night Dreams of Tahiti Cruise on Star Breeze earlier this year. Of course, we made sure to dine at this exclusive restaurant during our trip. Find out why we can’t wait to return in this Windstar … [Read more...]

MSC CRUISES REVAMPS LOYALTY PROGRAM WITH NEW INCENTIVES FOR ALL MEMBERS Voyagers Exclusives replaces Voyages Selection with discounts for all sailings Geneva, Switzerland – May 5, 2022– MSC Cruises is revamping its MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program with a range of new and attractive benefits. The new Voyagers Exclusives feature offers fantastic savings for members, all of whom will … [Read more...]

KELLY CLARKSON AND NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE TO CELEBRATE TEACHERS WITH FREE CRUISES AND EXCLUSIVE CONCERT ABOARD NEWEST SHIP NORWEGIAN PRIMA GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist to Perform at Norwegian’s Giving Joy™ Award Ceremony in Galveston, TexasCompany to Award 100 Teachers with a Cruise Aboard Its Newest Groundbreaking Ship Norwegian Prima and Three Grand Prize Winners with $25,000, $15,000 … [Read more...]

Holland America Line’s Oosterdam Back to Cruising as Ninth Ship in the Fleet to Return to Service Oosterdam to sail a full season of Mediterranean cruises before heading to South America SEATTLE, May 8, 2022 — Holland America Line welcomed its ninth ship back into service Sunday, May 8, as Oosterdam embarked guests in Trieste (Venice), Italy, for the first … [Read more...]

CALLING ALL MOMS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN LAUNCHES TIKTOK SEARCH FOR GODMOTHER OF WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SHIP Wonder of the Seas Godmother to be Named this Summer Ahead of December Ceremony in Port Canaveral, Florida MIAMI, May 6, 2022 – Family cruise line Royal Caribbean International is looking for the Godmother of the world’s newest wonder, Wonder of the Seas, and the search begins … [Read more...]

American Queen Voyages Celebrates Inaugural Expedition Season with Ocean Victory VANCOUVER, B.C., May 9, 2022 – American Queen Voyages™, part of the Hornblower® Group, is debuting the cruise line’s first-ever Expedition experience with the inaugural sailing of Ocean Victory, which departed Vancouver, B.C. May, 7, 2022. Ocean Victory marks the arrival of the seventh vessel to the American … [Read more...]

Crown Princess, Island Princess and Royal Princess Welcome Guests Onboard to Experience Cruise Vacations to Alaska and the Panama Canal SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 4, 2022) – Three additional Princess Cruises ships are returning to service welcoming guests back onboard – Crown Princess, Island Princess and Royal Princess. This milestone marks a total of 12 ships, 80 percent of the … [Read more...]

Viking, known for its river cruises and ocean cruises, has recently entered the expedition cruise market with the launch of Viking Octantis. Viking Octantis, and the soon to debut Viking Polaris, are 30K gross ton vessels accommodating up to 378 passengers. These polar class 6 vessels offer many signature Viking experiences along with a few industry firsts. If you are looking for an active cruise … [Read more...]

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE IS FIRST MAJOR CRUISE LINE IN U.S. TO GET ENTIRE FLEET BACK TO GUEST OPERATIONS Carnival Splendor Sets Sail from Seattle As All 23 Fun Ships Are Back SEATTLE, May 2, 2022 – With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of its entire fleet of ships and Carnival becomes the first major cruise line in the … [Read more...]

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE CELEBRATES TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK BY ‘GIVING JOY’ TO EDUCATORS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA THROUGH ITS ANNUAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM Company to Award 100 Teachers with a Cruise Aboard Its Newest Groundbreaking Ship Norwegian Prima and Three Grand Prize Winners with $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for Their SchoolNorwegian’s Giving Joy™ Contest is Now Open and Accepting … [Read more...]

Holland America Line’s newest ship, Rotterdam, is home to several dining experiences. Among the eateries on the ship is the Italian specialty restaurant Canaletto. This up-charge venue offers an upscale dinner with an exclusive menu. We dined here during our Caribbean cruise earlier this year. Was it worth the cover charge? Find out as we share all of the details in our Holland America Canaletto … [Read more...]

VIBE RECOGNIZES NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE WITH BEST SPIRITS AND BEST OVERALL PROGRAM AWARDS With nearly 200 bars and lounges onboard its 17 ships, the fleet-wide beverage program is a key part of the overall cruise line experience Miami, Fla. – April 28, 2022 – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has been recognized for its award-winning beverage … [Read more...]

Discovery Princess Officially Named by TV Star Godparents Randy Fenoli, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Adam Savage and Page Turner Christen Princess Cruises’ Newest Ship In Traditional Maritime Naming Ceremony SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (April 29, 2022) – In an imaginative ceremony today at the Port of Los Angeles, television stars and show hosts united as godparents and officially … [Read more...]

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE BEGINS SAILING FROM SAN FRANCISCO WITH CARNIVAL MIRACLE Ship Will Homeport in San Francisco Through September With Cruises to Alaska, Baja Mexico and Hawaii, Bolstering the Local Economy SAN FRANCISCO, April 28, 2022 – For the first time in its 50-year history, Carnival Cruise Line will set sail today from its newest homeport, San Francisco, Calif., with the … [Read more...]

From ‘Hocus Pocus’ to ‘Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo,’ Disney Cruise Line Puts a Spell on New Experiences for Halloween on the High Seas First-of-its-kind character meet and greet inspired by “Hocus Pocus” awaits guests across the fleet CELEBRATION, Fla. (April 28, 2022) – Halloween on the High Seas will return to Disney Cruise Line with more sailings than ever before and new one-of-a-kind … [Read more...]

Margaritaville at Sea Announces Onboard Entertainment Programming Cruises onboard flagship Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will feature exclusive show written and produced by Jimmy Buffett and Frank Marshall MIAMI (April 27, 2022) – Today at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach, Margaritaville at Sea executives revealed details about the entertainment programming and … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises Partners with Miami Arts Organization Fountainhead Arts for Shipboard Murals Original artwork to adorn three Star Plus Class yachts, plus new Miami office MIAMI, FL, April 28, 2022 – Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has partnered with Fountainhead Arts, a Miami based arts organization dedicated to elevating and supporting artists, to commission local artists to paint … [Read more...]

Viking, known for both its river cruises and ocean cruises, has now entered the expedition cruise market. This luxury line’s first endeavor, Viking Octantis, is a 30K gross ton, polar class 6 vessel accommodating up to 378 passengers. Debuting in early 2022, Viking Octantis is named after the “South Star”. While its soon-to-debut sister ship, Viking Polaris, is named after the “North … [Read more...]