CARNIVAL VENEZIA IS NOW ON ITS WAY TO NEW YORK, AS IT BEGINS VOYAGE FROM EUROPE AND DEBUTS ‘CARNIVAL FUN ITALIAN STYLE’ FOR FIRST TIME President Christine Duffy Welcomes First Guests Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed its first guests to experience “Carnival Fun Italian Style” aboard the latest addition to the fleet, Carnival Venezia. The ship has begun sailing in Europe on its way to New York City. It departed Barcelona on a two-week transatlantic sailing on May 29 and will arrive to its new homeport in Manhattan on June 13. Carnival President Christine Duffy greeted the first guests emba ..read more

If you are considering a cruise to Alaska, the first cruise line that may come to mind is Princess Cruises. You’ve seen the advertisements and marketing campaigns, but are they really the best cruise line in Alaska? Well, we’ve just returned from our 5th Alaska cruise, 2nd with Princess, and want to share our thoughts with you. In this post, we detail the pros and cons of sailing Princess Cruises to Alaska. Princess Cruises to Alaska: The Pros and Cons It’s true that Princess Cruises has earned quite the reputation when it comes to cruising in Alaska. And for good reason, as there are several ..read more

Recently, Royal Caribbean completely revamped its main dining room menus. These new dining room menus were launched earlier this year and can now be found on all Royal Caribbean cruise ships. If you want to know what’s for dinner (and breakfast and lunch), we have copies of all these Royal Caribbean Main Dining room menus. Royal Caribbean Main Dining Room Menus 2023 Royal Caribbean Main Dining Room Breakfast Menu Currently, the main dining room breakfast menu on Royal Caribbean has not changed. It still contains a number of classic breakfast options. Among the specialties are French Toast and ..read more

CARNIVAL PRIDE BEGINS EUROPE SEASON FROM BARCELONA AS GUESTS GET FIRST LOOK AT EXTENSIVE ENHANCEMENTS INSIDE AND OUT Ship Visited by Carnival President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse Carnival Pride embarked today on her first sailing of the Europe summer season, sporting the signature Carnival red, white, and blue hull design for the first time. The ship received extensive enhancements that include bow-to-stern upgrades to enhance accessibility on the ship for guests with disabilities. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril L ..read more

When it comes to enjoying a drink, Harmony of the Seas offers cruisers a variety of bars and lounges. Not sure where to start? With several Royal Caribbean cruise ship staples and some unique to Oasis Class ships, our complete guide to all the Harmony of the Seas Bars includes all of the details and drink menus to help you make the difficult decisions. The good news is that there are plenty of spots to make use of that Deluxe Drink Package. Cruisers can also use Crown and Anchor drink vouchers on these drinks anytime throughout the day at most bars on the ship. EXCLUSIVE SAVING ..read more

ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S ICON OF THE SEAS UPS THE ANTE AND APPETITE WITH NEW, REIMAGINED DINING More than 20 Choices for Every Occasion Include a New Eight-Course Experience and the Cruise Line’s First Food Hall   Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is turning the tables in January 2024 with an unmatched lineup of dining experiences designed for every type of family and vacationer. Travelers with an appetite for adventure can have their pick of more than 20 new and signature ways to dine. These include a combination of elevated experiences, spots f ..read more

Viking Announces New River Itinerary and Additional Christmas Market Departure Dates Viking announces Treasures of the Rhine, a new river voyage allowing guests the opportunity to experience Europe’s rich culture during winter. The new Middle Rhine itinerary debuts in December 2023 establishing Viking as the first to operate year-round on Europe’s rivers. This offers guests easier access to landmarks when there are typically fewer crowds. “The Middle Rhine is one of our most popular destinations—with constantly changing views of hilltop castles, historic towns and terraced vineyards ..read more

Ship Overview Harmony of the Seas is the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class. Still the largest class of ships to date, Harmony of the Seas offers plenty of unique onboard attractions and amenities still making her a great vacation option for the whole family. Harmony of the Seas debuted in 2016 at 226,963 GT with the ability to carry 5479 guests at double occupancy. The ship features 18 decks, 7 distinct neighborhoods including the popular Central Park and Boardwalk, signature entertainment spaces, and a variety of dining options. When it comes to dining, guests can enjoy multi-cours ..read more

Cruise Through the “World’s Greatest Shortcut” with the Newly Released 2024-2025 Panama Canal Season from Princess Cruises Guests Can Choose from New, 12-Day Roundtrip Itineraries through New Locks or Ocean-to-Ocean Itineraries through Historic Locks An expert in the Panama Canal, Princess Cruises has been bringing guests to this sought-after region since 1967. On sale now, the upcoming 2024-2025 season offers guests the incredible opportunity to experience this marvel of modern technology and engineering, known as the “world’s greatest shortcut,” and a gorgeous destination that is best s ..read more

Emerald Cruises is a river cruise line, akin to Viking Cruises, that markets to the North American traveler and openly welcomes first-time cruisers into the fold. Founded in 2013, Emerald is a brand under Australian company Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, which encompasses Scenic land tours, river cruises and yachts, as well as Emerald river cruises and yachts. The primary difference between Emerald and Scenic being that the latter is an all-inclusive luxury product. Emerald Luna is the latest river ship in the Emerald river fleet, launching in 2022 and joining eight other Star Ships. Emerald ..read more