The Cruise Blog

If you’re a first time cruiser you may think that all cruise lines are alike. In fact, nothing could be further from the...

Is Caribbean cruising during hurricane season a bad idea? In all honesty, I don’t think so! The Atlantic Hurricane season...

It seems like every cruise line wants to be affiliated with a celebrity chef these days so it certainly wasn’t surprising...

Looking to mingle with movie stars on your next cruise? How about Po from ""Kung Fu Panda"" Shrek, Fiona and Puss In...

Cruising the world is always an amazing experience. Exploring exotic cities and towns, visiting museums, cathedrals or...

Cruise itineraries that stay overnight in port are not all that common. Generally that sort of itinerary is more commonly...

Copenhagen was a port of call on my recent Baltic cruise aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. Of course I had a list of things...

There are so many places in this big, beautiful world that I want visit. For the longest time St. Petersburg, Russia has...

The dining experience aboard my recent 12-night Baltic cruise on the Celebrity Silhouette was as every bit as extraordinary..

Have you ever considered renewing your wedding vows? A vow renewal is a romantic opportunity for a couple to reaffirm their..

A cruise to nowhere, a 1 or 2-night cruise out into the ocean and back, has always been a great little getaway. With no port

A European cruise is a wonderful vacation; in fact, it’s my favorite type of vacation! I have been taking a European cruise..

I am a voracious reader and it is literature that will often sway me to a particular travel destination. It might be an...

Here’s a quick update regarding Holland America’s incredibly popular ""Dancing with the Stars: At Sea"" theme cruises...

Starting in January, Norwegian Cruise Line will include wine, beer, spirits and soda up to $11 in the cost of the cruise...

Considering a cruise vacation to Alaska this year? If so, will a cruise cover all you’ve dreamed about seeing, or might you..

Here it is…the list of upcoming performers for the wildly popular Carnival Live! concert series: The Band Perry: July 28...

A really good shore excursion can take an already amazing cruise to a new level. Shore excursions can take us to unknown...

Beginning next month, Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas sails from Cape Liberty, New Jersey. If you still haven’t confirm

The Norwegian Star recently returned from a two-week dry dock where she received a number of enhancements including new...

Living within an hour drive of New York City, I’m lucky enough to be able to enjoy some of the world’s finest entertainment..

Royal Caribbean has recently announced that Splendour of the Seas, which debuted in 1996, will leave the fleet in April 2016.

Who has not read Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and not dreamt of a trip down the Mississippi? What an...

There are many reasons why St. Martin / St. Maarten is a favorite port of call on a Caribbean cruise…pristine beaches, warm..

Princesses move over…Star Wars is coming to Disney Cruise Line! That’s right! In early 2016, Disney Cruise Line guests can...

I’m surprised at the amount of people that think travel insurance is not a big deal. I just don’t understand that!

If you're thinking about taking a vacation this summer, this is a great time to start planning. Looking for a “bucket list”..

Snorkeling is a fun and relaxing way to view the colorful and fascinating world just beneath the ocean's surface!

Some people cruise to the Caribbean to feel the sun slowly bake them to a shade of golden brown. But if you cruise to the...

What would the New Year be without those well-intentioned resolutions we sincerely vow to maintain? I, like many...

The ABC islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, are the three western-most islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean...

There’s nothing like the excitement generated by the launching of a new cruise ship! What innovative changes can we look...

I can’t claim to be a “Parrothead” or even part of the flock of fanatics that love Jimmy Buffett’s music. I am, however...

It’s not always easy to cruise with older teens, those 15 –17 year old (I speak from experience)! Finding something for...

Ocean cruise or river cruise? Nothing beats the luxury, entertainment and pampering guests experience on an ocean cruise...

The first season of the “Carnival LIVE Concert Series” is winding down and was a smashing success with one sold-out onboard..

My time on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas was short. I was invited onboard along with other travel agents and the...

Are you obsessed with Downton Abbey, the British drama about an Earl, his family, their house servants, their lives, life...

A Celebrity cruise to Alaska offers travelers a glimpse of our beautiful 49th state and its stunning landscape...

The entire team at Direct Line Cruises is thrilled to partner with Celebrity Cruises to talk about one of our favorite cruise

Every year all around the world there are extraordinary events and festivals that are renowned for their exclusive ambience..

We knew she was a beauty, and now we find out she’s got brains too! Introducing Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas...

Have you always dreamed of experiencing the charm of Paris, but the thought of “crossing the pond” has squelched any hope...

Chocolate and cruise vacations are two of my favorite things (not sure of the order ranking))! One has very little to do...

Cruising has always been pretty close to an all-inclusive vacation experience with accommodations, food, and entertainment...

Cruise ship dining has changed considerably in the last 10 years. Passengers have so many wonderful options when it comes...

For many, many years people from the Northeast have enjoyed cruising on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas from Cape...

Thus far we’ve stopped in Athens, Rhodes and Santorini on our cruise to the Greek Islands. This week we finish up our...

The last few weeks I’ve written about cruising to Greece covering the archeologically rich city Athens and the medieval...

In our first installment of Cruising to Greece we took a look at the top sites of Athens. Today, we journey to Rhodes...

The Greek islands are full of important cultural sites, breathtaking landscapes, idyllic beaches, and quaint villages of...

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a world famous 5-day celebration, the biggest carnival in the world, with two million...

Nothing is as amazing as an Alaska cruise vacation. Add a spectacular shore excursion or two and you can make it the trip...

Without a doubt, for me, one of the most satisfying aspects of traveling is eating! I’m a huge fan of tasting the food from..

Autism on the Seas is an organization that arranges and staffs cruise and land resort vacations for families with special..

Exotic lands…mystical cities…Celebrity Cruise Line has certainly been putting together some of interesting land-sea vacation

With its blue sky, pink sand, and azure water, its obvious why there are so many cruise ships lined up at Kings Wharf...

Since the initial news that Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas would depart from Cape Liberty, New Jersey for her...

Abraham Lincoln was quoted as saying, ""I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday."...

I love bicycling! It’s a great way to get fresh air, enjoy a lovely day and maybe even burn some calories. I particularly..

A seven-night Alaska cruise is one of the most spectacular vacations you can take! Exploring Alaska by sea allows passenger..

Written by famed composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber and based on T.S. Eliot's ‘Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats,' CATS...

Today’s cruisers want more than a voyage that takes them from port to port, regardless of how inspiring the itinerary is...

If you have never cruised before you might equate dining aboard a cruise ship to be one enormous buffet restaurant serving...

Cruising aficionados know that there is no better way to explore the world than on a lavish vessel sailing the seven seas...

We’re beginning to see it more and more; exclusive perks and amenities for cruise line passengers that are booked in the...

A honeymoon, without a doubt, is the most important trip you will ever plan. It goes without saying that it must be...

It’s been in the works for a while, but now it’s finally here! The DLC Loyalty Club has launched and we want you as an...

With temperatures hovering in the teens and snow covering the ground, it’s no surprise that residents of the northeast are...

With the Polar Vortex bearing down on the Northeast, its no surprise there’s been a mass exodus to the Caribbean!...

Ah, a Caribbean cruise! Ask people what their plans are once their ship pulls into port and many will answer without...

A new partnership between Celebrity Cruise Line and the Canyon Ranch was recently announced and it couldn’t be a more natural

There is nothing like the “live” concert experience! Loud music, bright lights, clapping to the beat and dancing in and...

My recent cruise aboard the Norwegian Breakaway, was like a trip around the world…even though I never got any further than...

Last week I returned from a Florida / Bahamas cruise aboard the beautiful Norwegian Breakaway. My experience was over...

The last time someone “drew my bath” I was about five years old and my mom made sure it included an overflowing capful of...

A stop at Great Stirrup Cay has always been a highly anticipated port of call on a Norwegian Cruise Line itinerary, and now..

Good news for “Dancing With the Stars” fans! Holland America Line has extended its “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea”...

This months Celebrity Cruise Line announced major changes to its Captain's Club loyalty club. At the core of the changes...

Any New York Ranger fans out there? If so, you might be interested to know that Celebrity Cruise Line has become the...

Puerto Rico is the smallest of the Greater Antilles Islands, which include Cuba, Haiti and Dominicana (sharing an island)...

Could an Eastern Caribbean island be so exquisite that conquering countries would refuse to give it up? Obviously, yes! St...

In 1493 Christopher Columbus visited the present day Virgin Islands while searching for a route to India. He named the...

No vacation is ever complete without a shopping trip and if you’re taking a Caribbean cruise, you’re in for a special treat!

Beautiful white sand beaches are not the only reason for cruising to the Caribbean…. for many, duty-free shopping can be a...

Just like the Norwegian Breakaway has N.Y.City vibe, the soon to set sail Norwegian Getaway will comparably reflect its...

What happens when in the name of togetherness, your traveling companion suggests you both spend the day lounging by the...

I’m always surprised to hear that there are many people that have never experienced a cruise vacation! How can that be...

Norwegian Cruise Line completed the final elements in a $30 million enhancement project that began in March on the Pride of..

You’ve been booked for months and have been eagerly anticipating your first cruise vacation. Finally, the day has arrived....

Disney Cruise Line has announced that they have begun allowing shorts in the main dining rooms of its four ships –a first...

Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed its plans to design and develop a $50 Million Eco-Friendly cruise destination in...

It’s an age-old question that has been discussed and debated to death…”When is the best time to book a cruise?” Some swear..

The Galapagos Islands are a small archipelago of islands belonging to Ecuador. The islands are quite remote, about 620...

The season of Canada / New England cruises leaving from Northeast ports is underway. A favorite port of call on that...

The history of Christmas Markets goes way back to the late Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe. The Bautzen...

One of the most anticipated days on a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation (select itineraries only), is the day spent on Labad...

I’ve been home from my cruise aboard Azamara Quest for a couple of months now, but I still haven’t stopped talking about...

Long before autobahns and autostrades, rivers were the super highways of Europe. Towns and cities sprung up all along the...