The Cruise Blog

Have you ever caught an episode of the Animal Planet television series, Treehouse Masters? It’s been on for quite a few...

Some cruisers would never consider walking off their ship with or without a guidebook in hand, to independently explore a...

his coming summer Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas is repositioning to Miami to add some freshness and excitement to...

Disney Cruise Line has announced that they will be bringing back the popular Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea on...

Many travel writers call South America the most exciting continent on the planet. It’s no wonder considering all that South..

So much of the east coast spent last Thursday sipping hot chocolate while watching Mother Nature cast her fury down upon...

Some years my New Year’s resolutions revolve around diet. I will lose ten pounds, I will eat more veggies, or I will cook...

Since people of every age rely on their cell phones for all sorts of news, it’s just natural that a cell phone would be the..

For all cruisers out there, (and if you’re reading this there’s good chance I’m addressing you), I’m sure your very first...

The Galapagos Islands, what I consider to be a living museum of evolutionary changes, has been inching to the top of my...

Royal Caribbean announced today the names of their two project Genesis cruise ships. The 1st ship, which is scheduled for her

For a cruise vacation with some lesser known ports of call, try a Southern Caribbean itinerary that include Antigua...

Love to be the first on a new ship to experience the shows, dining, and of course, all the state-of-the-art innovations?

Are you thinking about taking your family on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, one of the most spectacular ships to...

I have cruised on mega-ships that are like floating cities housing over 5,000 guests with tons to do as well as lovely...

Cruising is the ultimate vacation experience! And with cruise lines becoming more “all-inclusive” they are also an incredible

When I think of a cruise vacation aboard a Carnival cruise ship “fun” is what comes to mind! So how can the addition of...

Spending a day in port is always fun, whether you’re heading to the beach, going to do some shopping, or taking an excursion.

New cruise ships always generate a lot of excitement! There are innovative, state-of-the-art recreation, exciting...

This fall I will be taking a European cruise. With departure about 6 weeks away, I’m starting to go review my checklists...

When I cruise I want to make the best use of my time in port. There’s always so much to see and do and a limited amount of..

What type of accommodations do you choose when you plan a cruise vacation? Many people select an inside cabin, reasoning...

Norwegian Cruise Line announced the schedule for its 2017/18 Meet the Winemaker Cruises aboard Norwegian Escape and Norwegian

Celebrity Cruise Line recently revealed Eden, a combination lounge, dining and entertainment area aboard their new Edge...

Marvel Super Heroes and villains from The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as Spider-Man, join guests onboard...

Just when it seemed that Cuba was becoming “the” Caribbean cruise destination of 2017, the threat of the reversal of U.S...

A friend of mine returned from an Alaska cruise tour last week and hasn’t stopped talking about it! Majestic, Breathtaking

Good news for all those cruising to Bermuda on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship this year. Norwegian Cruise Line has just...

This is Alaska cruising season and most of these cruises embark from the city of Seattle or Vancouver. Both are beautiful...

It doesn’t seem that long ago that I wrote about Royal Caribbean Cruise Line following Disney Cruise Line’s lead by adding...

I recently read about a couple that was celebrated onboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship for taking their 200th cruise!

Bermuda is one of the most picturesque islands I’ve ever been to! Beautiful blue ocean with foamy white capped waves, open..

Princess Cruises’ Discovery at Sea program features regional destination specialists, as well as naturalists and experts in..

In the summer and fall of 2018 Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas will join Anthem of the Seas out of Cape Liberty...

Suites are the most lavish, well-appointed and spacious accommodations aboard any cruise ship. They are often designed and...

Earlier this week Celebrity Cruises gave us our first look at their new “Edge-class” ship and I have to say, I was totally...

For many, vacations are just as much about experiences as they are about relaxation. For some, more so. I recently read an...

The answer to that question is “some do, but not all”. Cruise lines compare their ships to hotels and resorts, where signs..

Oprah Winfry has made 2017 the year of adventure! It is her magazine’s 17th year anniversary and she was looking to do...

Vancouver is such a beautiful city and it would be a shame not to spend a day or two before or after your Alaska cruise...

“Beauty and the Beast” is my favorite Disney movie…the music, the romance, the predominant theme of “beauty is only skin...

I’m a BIG fan of Loyalty Clubs and my spending habits reflect that. Shoe stores, restaurants, movie theaters and...

After a two-week dry dock that took place earlier this month, the Carnival Ecstasy has returned Charleston, South Carolina...

What cruiser wouldn’t love the opportunity of upgrading their cabin at a reasonable price! Maybe that means moving out of...

Attention Star Wars fans! Disney Cruise Line's popular Star Wars themed cruises will return from January through April of...

What was the CEO of Carnival Corporation, Arnold Donald, doing at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week?

Lets take a look at the new ships entering service in 2017.

I love the dining experience aboard Celebrity Cruise Line ships. The main dining room food is delicious and the service...

Ah…Caribbean cruising! White, palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, the rhythms of salsa, cha-cha and...

I love exploring Europe by cruise ship. It allows me an overview of many cities in seven to ten days; cities I may want to..

I’ll admit it; when I cruise I overeat. I love trying new foods and new dining venues. I enjoy eating a big breakfast…

Harvest Caye, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest port of call in southern Belize, officially welcomed its first cruise passengers

This past weekend my husband and I saw the movie, “Inferno,” based on the book written by Dan Brown. The story follows...

Some people may think taking school-age kids along on a European cruise is an extravagance and a waste of money. Doesn’t it..

The United States began building the Panama Canal in 1904, a 48-mile-long international waterway that connects the Atlantic..

Last week I wrote about one of my favorite European cruise ports, Dubrovnik, Croatia. This week I’ll continue with another..

When Croatia is a stop on a European cruise itinerary, more often than not the port of call is Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik, dubbed..

Most people would never consider flying without a carry-on bag filled with necessary items to get them through a flight...

Holland America Line will eliminate smoking on the balconies of its ships starting in 2017. Most other cruise lines have...

I watch and enjoy many cooking shows but truth be told I never even try to make 99% of the dishes that are featured!

Are you planning a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas? You should know that there have been some changes...

My favorite vacations were those that my family shared with our extended family. My parents, my sister and her family...

Celebrity Cruises’ first-ever Concert Series will kick off with pop star Demi Lovato. The award-winning singer and songwriter

Looking to season your next cruise vacation with a bit of French flavor? That’s easy to do when you choose an itinerary that

Beginning September 1, changes go into effect for members of Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Loyalty Club. Members will...

Are you familiar with “Carnival LIVE”? I’ve talked about it many times before because I think it’s such a phenomenal cruise..

Each year Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants (including those on cruise ships) whose wine lists offer..

Build-A-Bear Workshop is a fun-filled shop where kids of all ages can create their own teddy bears or other stuffed animals.

All cruise lines offer wine tasting seminars, but did you know that if you cruise aboard Holland America’s new Koningsdam...

I have only been acquainted with two butlers in my lifetime; Alfred, the tall, gray haired, bespectacled gentleman in the...

Halifax, the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, is a delightful port of call on a Canada / New England cruise!

Are you considering a Bermuda cruise out of the northeast this year? Your timing couldn’t be better because the Norwegian...

In 2015 nearly 4.9 million passengers embarked on their cruise through the Port of Miami. No wonder it is known worldwide...

I am an avid cruiser and enjoy trying new foods when I'm onboard! At home I love watching the Food Channel and probably...

Pretty scary looking,huh? The Ultimate Abyss on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas is‍‍more than 150 feet above sea level!

Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas is due for a refurbishment in November 2016 and this is what we are hearing...

Cuba may only be 90 miles from Florida but up until recently it was as difficult for an American to visit there, as it...

Have you made your cruise vacation plans for this spring or summer? Still undecided as to where to go? There are some pretty

I have traveled to Europe many times, sometimes cruising and sometimes as a land-based trip. Although each mode has advantage

I think it’s naïve to think that any person, regardless of age, would willingly “live off the grid”, “disconnect”, “go...

A new Royal Caribbean ship will be sailing from Cape Liberty, New Jersey in 2017…well, not “new” new ship, but new in the...

If you have been looking into an Alaska cruise you may have noticed that each one includes a visit to a tidewater glacier...

The unique thing about Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America is that it’s the only ship that sails year-round from...

Taking the stage on Carnival LIVE sailings in early 2016 will be music legends Gladys Knight, Journey, KC & The Sunshine Band

Shore excursions are such an important part of cruising. In last weeks blog I talked about the different ways you can...

Today’s cruise ships are amazing resorts at sea. They have stunning staterooms, delectable dining, extraordinary entertainmen

Have you been thinking about a cruise but are turned off by the thought of a small, mundane cabin? Or maybe you were...

Alaska is one of the most beautiful, exciting and adventurous cruise destinations you can choose. A Princess Cruises’...

If you’ve never heard of a Celebrity Signature Cruise you may be missing out on something truly special. These are select...

One of the many innovations that made Royal Caribbean Oasis-class cruise ships so revolutionary was the design of the...

So many Caribbean cruise itineraries include Nassau, Bahamas as a port of call. It’s not surprising, considering its...

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas will be the cruise line's third Oasis class cruise ship, launching in the spring of...

There is no denying that one of the best perks of my job is the opportunity it gives me to cruise, particularly the chance...

I'm going through a bit of nostalgia today as I have learned one of my favorite old-time cruise ships is coming back to...

When you think of cruising you usually think of abundant sunshine, relaxing by the pool, and fruity, frozen drinks...

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas made her North American debut this November and as expected, “Wowed” everyone that was..

It’s hard to come up with a concrete definition of romance…its sort of a vague notion that’s different for everyone...

There’s no denying it. The more people cruise, the more they search for new and exciting places to cruise to!

In a few weeks I will be cruising to Bermuda, and I can't wait! The fall is a great time to visit this lovely island!