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The Haven” is the new name for the elite suite complex on all the Norwegian Cruise Line Jewel-class ships, the Epic and th...

Guest’s like to pre-plan many aspects of their vacation. At least that’s what Celebrity Cruise Line was thinking when the...

El Salvador’s tourism ministry is keeping their fingers crossed hoping that Royal Caribbean will consider the Central Amer...

When a cruise line builds a class of multiple vessels it is not unusual for the design to be modified a bit from ship to...

While Royal Caribbean has been busy with their Royal Advantage initiative, (passing on Oasis-class innovations to other...

Project Breakaway” is the name given to the new build of the two 4,000-passenger NCL ships. According to Kevin Sheehan...

I am in the process of renovating my master bedroom and bath. Moving a wall, adding a shower and a closet, some crown...

Start spreading the new, she’s leaving today…. And beginning in 2012 the Carnival Miracle will leave year round from New...

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that they have added the option of a second embarkation port on 2012 Mediterranean sailing...

The Norwegian Dawn cruised into her new seasonal homeport of Boston last week sporting a new look! A multi-million dollar...

Crete has a couple of different ports where cruise ships dock. The Navigator called on Chania, but it would be a short day...

Kusadasi was the port I was most looking forward to, mostly because I wanted to see the ancient city of Ephesus and some o...

Athens....the birthplace of democracy and home to some of the wisest men of ancient times. A city watched over by the anci...

"I'm always pleased with the entertainment and activities aboard a Royal Caribbean ship and this cruise is no exception....

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. When looking at a map of Italy, it is located off the toe of the Italian "

We were in no big rush to be the first onboard so made a quick journey out on this last morning in Rome to pick up a pair...

We're here! We arrived in Rome on schedule and our driver was waiting to whisk us off to the hotel. The place we chose...

Do you remember the Royal Caribbean commercial that featured a group of women on a Mediterranean cruise? It showed snipp...

Traveling to the Far East…an exotic destination with a myriad of countries to explore! Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, China...

If you are a cruiser with special needs or are traveling with someone that has special needs, there is no reason why you...

There was lots of excitement last week at Direct Line Cruises corporate offices in Hauppauge NY! As you may know, Royal...

Skagway is the historic hub of any Alaskan cruise. It all dates back to 1896 when George Carmack and Skookum Jim chiseled...

Ketchikan, Alaska sits along the shore of the Inside Passage within the Tongass National Forest. When cruising into Ketchika

Situated on the upper Inside Passage, approximately 900 miles from Seattle, Juneau is often the first port of call on a...

A cruise to Alaska is a voyage into America’s pristine wilderness! From the icy blue glaciers and white snow-capped mountain

Itinerary Updates for 2012: Royal Caribbean is shaking things up a bit with the 2012 sailings from the Northeast...

I have exciting news for all you cruisers that like to sail out of the Northeast! Beginning in October 2012 the Norwegian...

If you’re an NCL cruiser then here’s some news you may find interesting! The Norwegian Dawn is going into dry dock in May..

Savor Your Destination” is part of the Celebrity Life program that gives food and wine enthusiasts the opportunity to enhance

Royal Caribbean is at it again! Fresh off the arrival of the largest cruise ships in the industry (Allure & Oasis of the...

The first phase of enhancements are complete on Norwegian Cruise Line’s private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay...

Cruising the waters surrounding Europe is a great way to see the ancient ports of the Mediterranean as well as the cosmop...

Europe is a diverse collection of countries, each with its own great cities, rich culture, scenic landscapes, and fascinat...

For the second time in less than two years, Royal Caribbean is making changes to their Crown & Anchor Loyalty program...

Last week, Royal Caribbean International announced its highly coveted Partner of the Year awards for 2010. Among the hand...

I had always dreamed of touring Europe…visions of castles, cathedrals and cobblestone danced in my head. My husband and...

When Royal Caribbean recently announced that they were increasing the suggested gratuity guidelines, it made me reflect...

In 2008 Celebrity Cruise Line debuted the first ship in its new Solstice class and the reviews were unanimous…this was a...

Often we hear in the cruise industry from solo travelers that have expressed their disappointment that they must pay a dou...

For weeks there has been heavy speculation regarding the next godmother for Royal Caribbean's newest ship, the Allure of...

Maybe you’re looking to escape the kitchen, maybe you’re looking to avoid the in-laws, maybe you’re looking to flee the...

Several days ago Royal Caribbean took delivery of their newest addition, Allure of the Seas. Departing Turku, Finland on...

Whatever happened to the development of the port in Falmouth? The joint venture between Royal Caribbean and the Port Auth...

Not every ship has a year round home port. Often a ship will spend a portion of the year in one part of the country…

Summer has come and gone and children are back to school. We are waking up to nippy mornings, shorter days and are beginn...

Sun worshipping, snorkeling, shopping, sightseeing…a cruise to the Western Caribbean is all that and so much more!

If you've been reading this blog then you know I recently returned from a family vacation aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of..

Where did the week go? How can seven days speed by so quickly? This has been an AMAZING week for me and my family...

Cozumel, Mexico's largest island is nestled just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cozumel itself was a sleepy

This afternoon we pulled into the port of Costa Maya. Costa Maya is what Cancun was 25 years ago; a blip on the Yucatan pe...

People are often surprised to hear that my son still vacations with my husband and myself. Many have told me that their t...

A day spent at Royal Caribbean’s private paradise, Labadee, is always something my family looks forward to. Said to have...

Clients often ask us if it’s permissible to bring a bottle or two of their favorite booze onboard. Our agents reply with...

When I was making our travel plans for this trip, almost a year ago, I was undecided as to whether we should fly in the...

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas….never before has a cruise ship debuted under such a spot light! And rightly so....

I’ve never really had an “eye” for art. Oh, I can certainly appreciate a pretty picture; when my son was little my refrig...

Food is your passion! You demand great tasting meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. Cumin, cardamom, cilantro...

Always looking to raise the bar regarding customer service, Celebrity Cruise Line has announced a new “Personal Concierge”...

"Not quite two days. I would have just under 48 hours to explore this floating resort, otherwise known as the Norwegian...

Disclosure: The following conversation was recently overheard aboard the Norwegian Epic. The names have been omitted sinc...

"Facial recognition software…sounds like some kind of covert spying paraphernalia! And maybe it is, but it has a pretty cool

"Guests sailing on the brand new Norwegian Epic will be treated with some incredible eye candy. This past week, Norwegian...

"Cruising has always been a family friendly vacation. Pools, kid’s clubs, mini golf, round the clock ice cream…what more...

"Good news for all Crown & Anchor members! You spoke and Royal Caribbean listened! In addition to the many perks that mem...

Oh, those first impressions! I was only invited for lunch; little time to look her over, yet I was impressed over the cou...

"Bright sunshine, crystal clear turquoise water and pink tinged sand. The enchanting beaches of Bermuda are often the...

The Celebrity Constellation has officially become ""Solsticized"". What does this mean exactly? During a recent 15-day...

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that famous country singer, Reba Mcentire will christen the brand new NCL Epic....

"Gorgeous colorful costumes, creative stage set designs, and young talented singers and dancers performing hundreds of mil...

Norwegian Cruise Line announced they will make a donation of $5 for every NCL Epic cruise booking made on Earth Day, which...

Norwegian Cruise Line announced their partnership with Macy’s for the 34th Annual 4th of July Fireworks event. NCL’s new...

"On April 9th, Celebrity Cruises announced their newest ship, the Silhouette was open for pre-booking to Captain’s Club...

"The smiles and laughs were contagious aboard the Norwegian Jewel, which left from New York City this past week, as the...

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Celebrity Cruises has announced a partnership with Apple to allow guests to use the latest MacBook Pros, iPods and other...

Direct Line Cruises is now offering up to $200 in FREE onboard credits on last minute May sailings onboard the Royal Caribb..

As you wander through the countless shops and kiosks of a foreign city or national landmark have you ever wondered who act...

Celebrity Cruises announced today that their newest ship, the Silhouette will offer 12-night Eastern and Southern Caribbe...

Sushi Lollipops, Chitinis, Crunchy Munchies…what are we talking about here? Would you believe that they’re items off the...

She’s beautiful, she’s hip, she’s revolutionary and she’s trendy! She’s the next generation of freestyle cruising!

There has been a lot of excitement in the cruise industry as of late, and it's no wonder when you consider the inspiring...

Direct Line Cruises is now offering great cruise perks for balcony & suite bookings made on Norwegian Cruise Line...

Don't miss out on our Royal Caribbean 1-week cruise SALE. Book a Royal Caribbean cruise between March 15 and March 21, 201...

Cruising is one of the most relaxing vacations you can take. Out at sea you’re far removed from the stresses of everyday l...

The telltale signs of spring become noticeable about mid April. Days grow longer and songbirds are heard more frequently.

For those of you that like to plan ahead, NCL has announced some changes in their Winter/Spring 2011/2012 deployment...

Whenever a cruise line debuts a new “class” of ship a current of anticipation flows throughout the industry. It is expecte...

Growing up I remember spending holidays, Thanksgiving in particular, amongst a barrage of aunts, uncles, cousins and grand...

(Disclosure: I am not a food critic nor do I play one on TV. I do however watch “Iron Chef” regularly on the Food Network)...

Two big announcements were made today by Norwegian Cruise Line at an event hosted aboard the Norwegian Gem: First, exciting

At a gala cocktail reception last week, Celebrity Cruises commemorated its 20-year anniversary and announced future plans...

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page.” -St. Augustine A cruise has always been a perf...

We have exciting news! Celebrity Cruises has named today the fourth ship among their Solstice Class fleet. Their brand new...

On behalf of everyone at Direct Line Cruises, we would like to congratulate Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises who virt..

Every cruise line offers its guests the convenience of purchasing a fountain soda package. I think it’s a good deal...

Never before have I been so impatient about a cruise ship’s debut. Not unlike the anticipation and excitement I felt as a...

It’s a radical idea, but what do you expect from the world’s most revolutionary cruise ship? At today’s official naming...

Tune in to Good Morning America this Friday (11/20/09) between 7 AM and 9 AM for a live broadcast onboard the NEW Royal Ca...