Who’s Cruising To Cuba in 2016? Nine Companies Say, We’re Ready!
The anticipation and excitement from American travelers wanting to be among the first to tour Cuba (after nearly 50 years) is almost palpable. With the recent thawing of relations between Cuba and the United States, travel companies are expecting increasing demand for tours to...
Oceania Marina, Ship Review – Lavish Is Just The Beginning
Last week I had the privilege of visiting the cruise ship, Oceania Marina, while it was docked in Boston Harbor for a one day port call. My invitation came from Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel), a Boston-based tour company specializing in learning vacations. Road...
Sailing to The Bahamas is Even More Fun With Free Booze From NCL
Short three and four day cruises from Miami have always been a popular getaway option, but now Norwegian Cruise Line is setting themselves apart by introducing all-inclusive pricing that includes unlimited free beer, wine and premium spirits while cruising to the Bahamas on the Norwegian...
Cruise Ship Crime No Longer A Secret
New Laws Call for On Board Crimes to Be Made Public Have you ever thought about possible crime occurring on board a ship? Most cruisers don’t. But as cruise ships become ever larger and now carry as many passengers as some small towns, crime on...
River Cruising Is Not Just For Europe Anymore
Contrary to popular belief, river cruising is not exclusive to Europe. Most of the world's great cities have emerged along the shores of mighty rivers and today river cruising has expanded to travel the world's great rivers. There are opportunities to explore rivers all...
Concerts At Sea – Music Themed Cruises That Rock The Boat!
Live concerts by top artists are the latest trend in cruise ship entertainment. While great stage shows have always been a popular amenity while cruising, the new over-the-top mega-ships are rolling out a whole new cruise experience; on-board one night only concerts by some...
Croatia – An Unforgettable World-Class Sailing Destination
After giving you eight good reasons to visit Croatia in 2014, we are going to take another look at this beautiful hotspot and see why Croatia is known as one of the premium sailing destinations in the world. Its attractiveness rises from the sheer...
Cruise Right From Home With NCL’s New East Coast Motor Coach Program
There's good news for passengers sailing this summer from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Gem. Passengers from RI, CT, MA, NH, VA, MD, DE, PA & NJ, will soon be able to book round-trip coach transportation from a number of...
Celebrity Cruise Line Offers Free Pick-Up Service For New Yorkers This Summer
Celebrity Cruise Line is known for treating their passengers like, well...
New Cruise Shopping Tool Is A Game Changer For Finding Best Cruise Deals
Cruise Critic, the internet's largest cruise review website has just launched a new cruise shopping tool, Price Drop, that shows shoppers the latest cruise bargains. We think their amazing new tool is destined to shake up the cruise booking marketplace and give savvy cruise...
Cruise Ship Excursions That Will Excite All You Foodies
There's a new focus on Foodie based shore excursions and chef prepared regional dishes aboard major cruise lines in 2014. While cruising has always had a reputation for offering an abundance of food, cruise lines haven't often tapped into local ingredients or presented regional...
Say “Ciao Bella” to Chic New Italian Cruise Ship Coming To Miami This Fall
It's not often that the American cruise scene welcomes a new luxury cruise line to their shores, but that's exactly what will happen in November when the MCS Divina sails into Miami. It's time to say "Ciao Bella" (hello beautiful) to this chic European-styled...
Yachting in the French Riviera, 8 Magnificent Ports
For many people, there is no better way to enjoy a vacation than on a boat whether it be sailing, yachting or on a cruise. France is often considered to be the pastime’s epicenter. The French Riviera is home to a multitude of celebrated cities...
Tone Up Before The Holidays With A Fall Fitness Cruise To Bermuda
Crown Cruise Vacations and Cornerstone Health & Wellness have joined forces with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to plan a Sea Fit Cruise departing from Bayonne, New Jersey on October 13, 2012. How many of us have sailed away on a fun-filled cruise only to return home...
Sports Legends Cruises For Boston Sports Fans
Perhaps nowhere else on the planet are sports fans as knowledgeable, loyal and enthusiastic as they are in New England. So it's no surprise that two luxury cruise lines are hosting sports-themed cruises sailing out of Boston Harbor. What could be more exciting...
Take A Luxury One-Way Cruise To Your Next Vacation Destination
How many times have you returned from a busy touring vacation and thought, "Oh man, I need a vacation from my vacation"! Cruising one-way to or from your vacation destination may be the perfect solution. A growing number of cruise lines are expanding their one-way...
Cooking and Barge Cruising in France, A Perfect Pairing
One of the most rewarding aspects of barge cruising in France is that you have a chance to experience all the exotic French cuisine along your route. You can go ashore and explore fine restaurants, stop by out-of-the way cafes, and perhaps even learn a...
Cruising Into The Future – Where Cruising is Headed in 2013 and Beyond
Lind and I have just returned from attending Cruise Shipping Miami, a global cruise conference that brings together the world's major cruise lines, destination representatives and ship building suppliers - quite a heady experience! For three days we attended seminars, chatted with cruise line CEOs...
Can I Bring Alcohol On A Cruise? – 13 Cruise Lines That Say YES!
While excitedly packing up for a cruise vacation, most of us have asked ourselves, "Can I take wine or alcohol on a cruise?" For years the answer has been no, but increasingly that is changing. We've found 13 major cruise lines that now say, yes...