Recent Feature Articles

Royal Princess Cancels Cruise Following Engine Room Fire

Passengers on board the Royal Princess got a little more excitement than they were probably hoping for when the ship experienced an engine room fire off the coast of Egypt on Thursday June 18th, 2009. The passengers were asked to proceed to their emergency station during the fire, and remained in emergency mode while the fire’s damage was evaluated.... [Read more of this review]

Cruises Give Vacationers a Unique Perspective on Their Destination

One of the most magnificent aspects of the cruise experience became apparent to me as I was editing my video of last year’s Trans-Altantic cruise. The passengers take in a unique perspective of their destination when they arrive and depart their destinations at sea. My husband and I have always felt that the Sail-A-Way was the best part of a cruise.... [Read more of this review]

Readers Disagree With Cruise Talk on Best and Worst Concept

A few weeks ago, following my opinion piece on the same subject, I posted a poll asking the following question: Do you think that there are best and worst cruise lines? My thoughts were that though each cruise lines has slightly different features to appeal to different preferences, they all produce a very good product, and when value is figured in,... [Read more of this review]

Should You Book Your Cruise Early or Late to Get the Best Price?

Is it better to book a cruise early or late in order to get the best price? Waiting until the last minute to book may offer some of the best deals but it may also lead to a higher price too. When cruises first go on sale they cruise line offers the cruise at a price that they think the market will bear. However, as time goes by,, the laws of supply... [Read more of this review]

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Latest Cruise News

July Three-Day Sale Offers Big Savings on Five Crystal Cruises

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2009 – For three days only – July 8, 9 and 10 – Crystal Cruises is offering 25% additional savings off of its low special savings fares on five varied itineraries this fall and winter. New savings – from $885 to $2,000 per person – apply to all deluxe outside and verandah... [Read the rest of this News]

Carnival Dream Successfully Completes Sea Trials in the Adriatic Sea

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Carnival Cruise Lines’ largest ship, is shown here conducting sea trials in the Adriatic Sea in preparation for its Sept. 21 debut from Europe. Currently under construction by the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, near Trieste, the 3,646-passenger vessel had... [Read the rest of this News]

Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox to raise a few eyebrows New 2,850-guest ship to feature AquaClassSM staterooms, indulgent spa offerings including “24-Karat Gold Facial” and “Lash and Brow bar”

Miami - (July 01, 2009 ) - When Celebrity Cruises’ newest Solstice-class ship, the 2,850-guest Celebrity Equinox, sets sail for the first time this summer, her sleek exterior and critically acclaimed interior design won’t be the only features raising eyebrows among cruise and travel enthusiasts.... [Read the rest of this News]

Dining Options Aboard MSC Splendida Satisfying For Any Palate

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, June 30: When MSC Splendida launches on July 12 in Barcelona, the new flagship in the MSC Cruises’ fleet will offer guests the chance to experience a vast selection of food and spirits in its 18 bars and lounges, four restaurants, and two buffets. Traditional fare includes provincial... [Read the rest of this News]

MSC Splendida Set To Debut July 12 Will Utilize Latest “Green” Technologies Onboard

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, June 29: Reflecting the high personal standards and love of the sea of its owners, MSC Cruises has incorporated the latest and best systems for protecting the environment into the new MSC Splendida, which will be christened by godmother Sophia Loren on July 12. Like her sister ship... [Read the rest of this News]

Windstar Cruises Unveils 2010 Signature Collection Host Series

Seattle, June 30, 2009 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most sought-after destinations, announces its 2010 Signature Collection Host Series which offers guests the unique opportunity to cruise with... [Read the rest of this News]

Holland America Line Enters 2010 With Most Diverse Alaska CruiseTour Program Yet

Seattle, WA, June 30, 2009 – For travelers wishing to see the beauty of Alaska and the Yukon, Holland America Line features 31 CruiseTour itineraries in 2010 exploring Southeast Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula, Arctic, Denali and the Yukon Territory. All CruiseTours combine an Inside Passage sailing with... [Read the rest of this News]

Holland America Line’s Innovative Lanai Staterooms Prove a Big Hit on ms Veendam

Seattle, June 29, 2009 – Holland America Line’s latest Signature of Excellence innovation has received rave reviews by guests on ms Veendam. Similar in size to the premium line’s spacious outside-view staterooms, the new, unique lanai accommodations were recently added to the ship and feature large... [Read the rest of this News]

Fashion Experts to Help Crystal Guests Perfect Their Personal Style

LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2009 – Veteran wardrobe stylists and designers will host a complimentary “Style Desk” aboard Crystal Cruises’ new “Sun, Sea and Euro-Style” sailing this fall. Crystal’s Experiences of Discovery program promises an experience to remember as fashion experts offer one-on-one... [Read the rest of this News]

Celebrate Vacation Independence This July Fourth With A Freestyle Cruise On Pride Of America

Miami - Jun 29, 2009 — Travelers can declare their vacation independence this summer with a Freestyle Cruising experience aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, the only U.S.-flagged ship to offer seven-day Hawai’i inter-island cruises to all four main islands. With... [Read the rest of this News]

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