The Cruise Blog

When one thinks of world class entertainment, places such as Las Vegas and New York City come to mind. What about cruise...

This week there was lots of excitement in the small city of Turku, located on the southwest coast of Finland. It was on We...

The first Ice Hotel was built in the village of Jukkasjarvi Sweden in 1989. Existing each year between December and April...

If you are one of the many curious cruisers that can hardly wait for a sneak peek of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas...

BINGO has long been a part of my life. When I was about 9 or 10 my mom would allow me to accompany her on Monday nights to...

It will be a night like no other in the cruise industry. In one 24-hour period on October 14, 2009, thousands of Cruise...

Are you ready to put some “WOW” into your life? It’s easy enough to do. Just book your next Royal Caribbean cruise on Tuesday

I marvel at technological advancements made during my lifetime and admire the genius it takes to develop it. I am appreci...

Revolutionary, Innovative, Ground-Breaking, Unique, Incredible. All of these words have been repeatedly used to describe...

One of the things I love most about cruising is the formal nights! To me it’s like playing dress up just as I did when I...

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas…a ship that boasts an overabundance of innovation, announced another “first” this week...

Once a year a travel magazine I subscribe to puts out an issue called “Girl’s Getaways.” It’s an issue full of suggested...

On a recent “ladies night out” we started chatting about this year’s summer vacations, which then led to ideas for next year.

Are you feeling lucky today? Direct Line Cruises just announced the start of the FREE Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas...

Back on your ship and heading further south, you arrive at the Bahamas. In 1492 Christopher Columbus first made landfall here

NCL offers weekly cruises from New York City year round. However, a question that we are often asked is how come there..

I’m on vacation this week, and I’m writing this while sitting at a table by the pool at a very lovely resort. I have a pink

These days the cruise lines talk a lot about “drive to” ports. But what if you live too far to drive to any port? What if you

Every cruise line has something unique to offer their guest that sets it apart from every other line. Celebrity Cruises,,,

It was the end of another wonderful day aboard an incredible ship, somewhere in the Mediterranean. My husband, son and I were

Ship Activities: A cruise aboard a Royal Caribbean ship, particularly one the size of Explorer of the Seas, is like vacat...

It has been several years since I’ve cruised out of Bayonne, New Jersey, and I have to tell you, I’d forgotten how easy it...

Much to the disappointment of the cruise lines and their passengers, cruise ships are not allowed to open their casinos while

Have you ever seen one of those television commercials that show people stopping to chat with a reporter after exiting a...

Celebrity Cruise Line has always been a class act. As a guest aboard one of their many elegant ships, you can expect excep...

Ship christenings are a tradition that dates back many centuries. The methods have changed over time, but the purpose has...

Norwegian Cruise Line has plans to make their fabulous Freestyle dining even better! In the weeks to come guests will be able

“Be Prepared!” A motto I first heard when my son joined the Boy Scouts many years ago and one that serves me well when I...

Once again Royal Caribbean has delivered the “WOW” by revealing details regarding the dining venues aboard the soon to be...

In recent months, one by one, every cruise line has implemented an open seating dining option in addition to the early...

Saint John is located on the eastern side of the Bay of Fundy. This seaport community was an Indian trading post in the early

Have you been waiting for the right time to book your next cruise? Wait no more…the time is NOW (well, actually not now...

When one thinks about cruising out of northeast cities, the ports of call in Florida, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean...

I’m not much of a drinker, but I do occasionally enjoy a glass of wine with my meal. As a matter of fact, on a recent cruise

My wife and I were lucky enough to be invited to a galley tour onboard the Celebrity Solstice. To see all of our photos of..

“Gotta Dance” is the name of a documentary that premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. The film chronicles the advent,,

As I stepped onboard the Norwegian Spirit, I was handed a glass of champagne (…it was a good way to start my cruise)...\

2nd port of Celebrity Cruises Mediterranean itinerary, 11-night-cruise Today we went to Delos island and Mykonos, Greece...

Today we went to Delos island and Mykonos, Greece. Mykonos was in all the tour books as this bustling hub, which was all...

My travel-agent husband has decided to be fabulous and take me on my first cruise to Europe! We are going to Greece...

Getting my family to unanimously decide how we are going to spend our summer vacation is pretty much impossible! We each...

In an announcement made yesterday at the hip Greenwich Village nightclub “Butter”, NCL announced that Blue Man Group woul...

Walking into the atrium, I am in awe. I am surrounded by rich wood paneling, intricate bronze moulding, and magnificent...

The Carnival Pride recently began the first of her year round sailings out of Baltimore and I was lucky enough to find my...

Traditionally, dinner on a cruise ship has been served at two specific seating times. Early dining is around 6 pm, while late

Our 2-Day WOW Sale with Royal Caribbean starts tomorrow. This SALE is for May 5th and 6th only. Reserve your Royal Caribbean

Carnival Cruise Line is throwing a party at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor this Saturday, April 25th and you’re invited!

Starting today (Friday April 10, 2009) Royal Caribbean’s new weekly internet radio show, “Why Not Talk Cruise” will debut...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) just made the next few big reveals regarding the highly anticipated Epic. First, the NCL Epic...

Royal Caribbean guests that have booked suite accommodations will be getting a bit more bang for their buck (actually, those

There was a time when taking a tour of the “bridge” on a cruise ship was a highlight for many. This is the area or room from

Celebrity Cruises has announced that they will resume Bermuda cruises round-trip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey starting in 20

On March 3rd, the third of Celebrity Cruises revolutionary Solstice class ships will open for sale exclusively to Captain...

Norwegian Cruise Line revealed the name of their highly anticipated F3 class cruise ship. The newest NCL cruise ship will be

Direct Line Cruises, Inc. ran its first-ever television commercials over a 13-week period from November 23, 2008 through...

On February 7th and 8th of 2009, representatives of Royal Caribbean International and Direct Line Cruises teamed up for a...

Did you hear the news? For 2010 & 2011, Norwegian Cruise Line will have two ships sailing round-trip from New York City.

Norwegian Cruise Line has just started their “Freestyle Resolution” Sales event. Book your Norwegian Cruise now and receive..

The 2008 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards took place on December 11 at the famed Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

In my last blog posting, I had reported that Carnival Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the removal of the fuel...

Friday, December 05, 2008 Norwegian Cruise Line & Carnival Cruise Line Remove Fuel Surcharge Great News! Norwegian Cruise...

As owners of Direct Line Cruises, my wife, Helen, and I were among the privileged few travel agents onboard the very first...

The World's Largest Cruise Sale (sponsored by CLIA) is coming with unbelievable cruise line promotions. Starting Thursday...

Don’t miss Royal Caribbean’s One-Day WOW sale this Thursday, October 2, 2008. Book a Royal Caribbean cruise and receive up..

I am personally thrilled to be writing this blog today as one of my favorite cruise lines has just announced it will be...

After just writing my previous blog post below, I have learned some incredible news. The Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas is

Just when you thought the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas couldn’t get any better. Royal Caribbean announced new neighbor..

Have you heard the news? For all you Royal Caribbean fanatics out there, get ready for the Oasis of the Seas! The Royal...

We are very proud to announce that Direct Line Cruises was named one of Celebrity Cruises Elite Travel Partners. When our bus

It seems like month after month, the travel agent community and cruise enthusiasts are being treated to big reveals onboard..

It is official! Royal Caribbean Cruise Line truly creates the most innovative cruise ships in the industry. As I mentioned..

Heads Up! Royal Caribbean will be announcing this Wednesday the next big features and neighborhoods onboard the Oasis of the

Are you ready for a sale? Don’t miss out on the Royal Caribbean One Day WOW sale tomorrow (05/13/08). Up to $200.00 in...

So all of us wondered what would become of the NCL Pride of Aloha? Well, now we know. Norwegian Cruise Line announced...

The following is a quick review of my recent cruise. We sailed on the NCL Dawn for a two night weekend cruise from New York..

Norwegian Cruise Line made their first big announcement regarding their upcoming F3 class cruise ships. Say goodbye to tho...

Wow, it has been 1 year since the introduction of Celebrity Cruises new brand, Azamara Cruises. In case you didn’t know...

Well, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line never ceases to amaze me. When they introduced the Voyager of the Seas in 1999, I thought.

Next week I am attending the first unveiling of Royal Caribbean’s top secret “Project Genesis”. Royal Caribbean will offer..

Recently, my husband and I took a 7 night cruise aboard the Norwegian Gem. It was not our first cruise, but our first out of

Well its official. On March 27, the Department of Homeland Security and of State issued the final rulemaking regarding the...

Royal Caribbean just announced a nationwide search for a British godmother of their newest cruise ship, the Independence of..

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced yesterday that they are getting ready to roll out Freestyle 2.0 by the end of this...

Are you a Royal Caribbean fanatic? Are you ready to witness history? Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Direct Line Cruises is..

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) just announced yesterday the Jade will embark on year-round cruises departing from Europe...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announed on February 11, 2008 the withdrawl of the Pride of Aloha from the Hawaii cruise market..

On December 19, 2007, while onboard the Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) named Direct Line Cruises its “Freestyle

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) invited members of some travel agencies, including the entire Direct Line Cruises staff, to...

Within the past two weeks, a majority of the big cruise lines have implemented a fuel surcharge to supplement the increased

On October 21, 2007 my wife, Helen, and I embarked on a 14-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Celebrity Millennium...

Hot off the Press! The following is a press release issued today by Norwegian Cruise Line regarding their future deployment..

The World's Largest Cruise Sale (sponsored by CLIA) has arrived with unbelievable cruise line promotions. Starting today...

It’s a pretty auspicious occasion when a cruise line takes delivery of its next ship and cuts the first steel for another on

Celebrity Cruises announced today that their brand new ship, Solstice will open up for sale exclusively to Captains Club...

Alaska cruises used to conjure up images of sedate itineraries aboard stuffy ships, favored by seniors and retirees...

This past Friday I was one of the privileged travel agents to be allowed the first viewing of the Azamara Journey. In case...

Well, this past Friday (05/04/07) was quite a surprising and exciting day for me. Celebrity Cruises was scheduled to intro...

The following is a summarized press release issued directly from Norwegian Cruise Line in regards to the announcement of...

This past Wednesday, Norwegian Cruise Line announced their brand new ship; Pride of Hawaii will be withdrawn from the Hawa...