Recent Feature Articles

Readers Mostly Split on Formal Night Preferences

Our readers were closely split on their opinion of optional formal night. With nearly 300 votes in those that prefer the ambiance when everyone is dressed up closely beat out our readers who like the option of not packing formal clothes. This split seems to reflect the current trends in cruising where the cruise lines are trying to appeal to both... [Read more of this review]

Cruise Talk Appearing on “Cruise Radio”

A few days ago I was contacted by the independent internet radio show “CruiseRadio.Net” for an interview about Celebrity. The proprietors were not familiar with Celebrity at all and asked me to answers some questions about Celebrity for their listeners since I have cruised with so many times Celebrity over the last 7 years. We completed... [Read more of this review]

Celebrity Singer Contest

One of the things I enjoy doing on a cruise is Karaoke. On Celebrity they ask some of the singers from Karaoke to perform in the main theater in what they call the Celebrity Singer contest. I had a lot of fun doing this. My daughter taped the performance and put it up on YouTube. I chose to sing “The Girl in 14G” by Kristen Chenowith.... [Read more of this review]

Celebrity Solstice Trans-Atlantic Cruise Pictures Uploaded

We have uploaded pictures from our Celebrity Solstice Trans-Atlantic cruise to our Cruise Talk Photo Gallery. This was an absolutely fabulous cruise with amazing service and entertainment. Overall it was probably my favorite cruise so far. There were only a few problems like the delay in disembarking that ended in our canceling our to to Pisa and... [Read more of this review]

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Latest Cruise News

Holland America Line Brings on the Heat with Warm Water Cruises for Fall 2010 Through Spring 2011

Seattle, Wash., February 2, 2010 – Holland America Line highlights warm tropical destinations from October 2010 through April 2011 with an exceptional variety of Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico and Hawaii cruises. Among the most popular cruise choices, warm water itineraries provide a sunny getaway... [Read the rest of this News]

Cunard to Launch Special Relationship Enrichment Programme

2 February 2010 – In keeping with its longstanding tradition of offering guests award-winning enrichment programmes, Cunard Line announces the Special Relationship speaker series. Guests sailing on select 2010 Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossings will have the unique opportunity to attend lectures... [Read the rest of this News]

Carnival Fascination Returns to Service from Jacksonville Following Extensive ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Upgrades

MIAMI (February 1, 2010) – The 2,052-passenger Carnival Fascination resumes its year-round four- and five-day schedule from Jacksonville, Fla., today following a $34 million dry dock that included the addition of an expansive new water park, exclusive adults-only retreat, redesigned main pool area... [Read the rest of this News]

Princess Cruises to Host First-Ever Romance Summit During Valentine’s Week Aboard Crown Princess

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 1, 2010) — In celebration of the most romantic holiday of the year, and to usher in the newest members of its Department of Romance, Princess Cruises is hosting the first-ever Romance Summit cruise. The Summit, which will be held on board Crown Princess during... [Read the rest of this News]

New Crystal Cruise Culminates in Venetian Fireworks

LOS ANGELES, February 1, 2010 – This July, guests aboard Crystal Cruises’ award-winning Crystal Serenity will be treated to one of Italy’s most popular Venetian traditions. The ultra-luxury line is introducing a new cruise for 2010 that sails into Venice just in time for the annual Redentore Festival,... [Read the rest of this News]

New Yachts, Guests And Travel Agents Drive Record Bookings For The Yachts Of Seabourn

MIAMI, February 2, 2010— With three new yachts joining its award-winning fleet and a selection of new exotic itineraries and destinations, The Yachts of Seabourn is attracting all-time high numbers of new guests. And with new travel agent partners introducing their clients to Seabourn, the company... [Read the rest of this News]

A Valentine’s Gift From Windstar Cruises

Seattle, February 1, 2010 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, offers a Sweetheart Package to guests who book with a deposit between February 1 and February 14, 2010, for a... [Read the rest of this News]

Princess Cruises Voted “Best Cruise Line in Alaska” by Travel Weekly

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 27, 2010) — Princess Cruises has once again received top honors as the “Best Cruise Line in Alaska” in the annual Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth time in the past seven years that the company has been recognized with this... [Read the rest of this News]

Carnival Destiny to Undergo Dry Dock Next Month to Fix Propulsion Problem

MIAMI, Jan 26: Carnival Destiny will undergo a 7-day dry dock next month to resolve a propulsion problem. The issue is only affecting the vessel’s sailing speed and all other systems are operating normally. The dry dock will take place Feb. 13-20. Carnival is cancelling two cruises that were scheduled... [Read the rest of this News]

Disney Cruise Line Brings Fun in the Sun, Water Play For Little Ones and Goofy’s Golf on the Disney Dream

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2010) – An elaborately themed interactive sports deck, whimsical water play area, and relaxing poolside oasis for adults join the first-ever shipboard water coaster – AquaDuck – to provide fun in the sun for guests sailing on the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney... [Read the rest of this News]

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