In 2003, New York announced the grand opening of a new alternative port for cruise lines.  Because ports in Florida were becoming more and more crowded, additional docking facilities in interesting cities on the Eastern Seaboard were needed to provide cruise lines with a new home port.  The port has been wildly popular.  So much […]

On May 30, 2006, Celebrity Century emerged from a five-week dry dock in which she underwent an aggressive restoration.  Sailing since 1995, the goal of the revamp was to bring Century up to date and make her more luxurious than ever.  Many favorites that are currently found on newer Celebrity ships were added to Century’s […]

When planning a travel vacation or cruise vacation, the last thing that one wants to think about is trouble or cancellation.  Thus travel and cruise insurance is often left on the back burner.  However, when the time comes to purchase your vacation insurance, be sure that you compare cruise insurance and travel insurance policies to […]

From a shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the Crown Princess has been taking shape over the last year.  Though you would never know it from seeing construction photos, this massive body of steel beams will soon be sculpted into a luxury vessel boasting a list of firsts including innovative features, fresh amenities and new ports of […]

For some, cruising is all about rock-bottom pricing.  Bare-bone cruising gets you to the destination of your choice, but that’s about all it does.  However, cutting corners is not for everyone.  The Holland America Line recognized that many vacationers are still looking for a truly distinctive experience: one that gives them total satisfaction as well […]

Visiting Alaska by cruise ship has become one of the most popular ways to experience Alaska’s breathtaking beauty and diverse culture. Cruises incorporate all that Alaska has to offer including glaciers, wildlife, exotic ports of call, entertainment and fine dining. Some of the most popular Alaskan cruises are glacier cruises. Much of the Alaskan terrain […]

From weekend workshops to full-service culinary academies, men and women are drawn to cooking lessons.  Now you can incorporate your love for cooking with your dreams of high seas adventure because more and more cruise ships are offering cooking-related events onboard. Originally attributed to small cruise ships that needed an incentive to gain bookings, cooking […]

As Carnival’s new ship “Freedom” prepares to launch in March 2007, she will bring with her a new era for Carnival.  Previously missing Europe from its list of itineraries until the launch of “Liberty” in 2005, Carnival now sails the Mediterranean.  With the addition of “Freedom,” Carnival will venture on its first visit to the […]

Just as her predecessor once did, the Queen Mary 2 has taken the world by storm.  Hailed as the grandest ship at sea, the Queen Mary 2 is the largest, longest, tallest, widest and most expensive ocean liner ever built to date, according to Cunard Line.  Without exaggeration, the Queen Mary 2 is truly a […]