Looking for an inexpensive gift for someone who loves to cruise? How about a hilarious calendar developed by a cruise director who has "seen and heard it all"? Jamie Logan, ... Read More

The holiday gift giving season is upon us. Whether it be Christmas, Hanukah, or Kwanzaa, sharing with others is a big part of the holiday spirit. People seem ... Read More

People who love to cruise are often hard to buy for--at least that's what my friends and family tell me! There are lots of gifts out there for travelers. ... Read More

A holday shopping list for travelers. How many of these items do you have or wish you had?

Cruises are perfect for multi-generational family vacations! Kids seem to love cruises, and many cruise lines have recognized the previously untapped market for families with children. Since cruises offer something ... Read More

More and more families are sailing with Royal Caribbean. It may be the rock climbing wall, the ice rink, or the youth program, Adventure Ocean.

Carnival is one of the leaders in family cruising, and its Camp Carnival gets rave reviews from both children and parents.

Oceania Cruises' flagship, the luxurious M/S Regatta, is set to make her grand entrance into the Port of Miami at 7 a.m. on Monday, November 24th. Escorted by a flotilla ... Read More

Carnival Miracle's diverse schedule for 2004 - which includes cruises to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and Florida from four convenient U.S. departure points - not only provides guests the opportunity ... Read More

Piano instruction by Yamaha. Language immersion by Berlitz. Wellness seminars by The Cleveland Clinic and Tai Chi Cultural Center. Art classes by Parsons School of Design. Leaders in their respective ... Read More

A glittering lineup of celebrated speakers are scheduled to entertain and enlighten 700 guests on the five-segment, 94-night Grand Asia Pacific Voyage of the all-balcony suite Seven Seas Voyager ®, ... Read More

Oceania Cruises will sponsor a charity event in Miami to celebrate the North American debut of it's flagship M/S Regatta on November 24th. The Regatta will play host to a ... Read More

Each year Porthole Cruise Magazine asks its readers to select their favorite cruise ship or cruise line in 33 categories. Thousands of readers responded in 2003, and Porthole Cruise Magazine ... Read More

Have you ever been captivated by a travel picture in a magazine? Several years ago, I saw a photo similar to the one at the left. It was advertising an ... Read More

A crowded gangway connecting the QM2 to the pier collapsed today, killing at least a dozen and injuring over thirty more people. Most of the victims were family members of ... Read More

This holiday season, Princess Cruises will share their culinary secrets. An ensemble of experts representing 28 nationalities have pooled their cumulative experience to create the Princess Holiday Recipe Collection, a ... Read More

For the inaugural 2004 season of the new 2,124-passenger "Fun Ship" Carnival Miracle, Carnival Cruise Lines has assembled a diverse schedule that includes the line's first-ever departures from Jacksonville, Fla., ... Read More

Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 returned from the sea for the second time on November 11 having successfully completed her final series of sea trials off the Brittany coast. ... Read More

For the third consecutive year, Holland America Line has earned an enviable four Readers’ Choice Awards from the prestigious Porthole Cruise Magazine, the world’s leading publication dedicated solely to cruise ... Read More

Carnival once again was the big winner in Porthole Cruise Magazine's annual "Readers' Choice Awards," taking top honors in 11 different categories - the most awards of any cruise line ... Read More

Seven nights of epicurean delights await guests on select Celebrity Cruises itineraries beginning in February when, in partnership with Bon Appetit magazine, Celebrity will present eight “Savor the Caribbean” cruises ... Read More

Carnival Cruise Lines will operate a record 57 “Fun Ship” departures from New York next year – a 250 percent increase over just five years ago. The line’s 2004 schedule ... Read More

The savvy readers of Condé Nast Traveler know what it takes to be one of the world’s best destinations and travel companies. This year, they decided that Celebrity Cruises is ... Read More

Windstar Cruises begins a more than $6 million fleet enhancement project this month with the Wind Surf finishing a weeklong work period on November 9. All three ships will receive ... Read More

Viking River Cruises announced the completion of its newest ship, Century Star. This new vessel – the twenty-third in the Viking River Cruises fleet – will host passengers on the ... Read More

Cunard will sponsor charitable benefits in Southampton, England, and Fort Lauderdale in celebration of the January 12 Maiden Voyage of Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner ever built. Among ... Read More

In a move to strengthen its position as the premium cruise leader, Holland America Line will invest $225 million in unparalleled product and service enhancements on its fleet of 12 ... Read More

Victoria Cruises has introduced its new, 2004 Yangtze River Sailings brochure. A new generation of larger and upgraded ships and a new, round-trip itinerary from Chongqing to Yichang and back ... Read More

Holland America Line has expanded its offer of special cruise values for teachers on Caribbean and South America sailings to include other cornerstones of the community: current or retired firefighters ... Read More

Carnival Cruise Lines has added two post-cruise shore excursion options in Galveston for guests interested in exploring the city following their cruise on either the Celebration or Elation, both of ... Read More

Holland America Line guests arriving for their cruise on morning flights or driving to the port before noon can now board the ship and relax well before the “official” embarkation ... Read More

When two of Princess' ships are launched next spring, a new sea-going spa product will also debut, marking the first time a major cruise line has created and operated its ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises President and COO Jack Williams raised $600,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation yesterday by running the New York City Marathon. After training for ... Read More

As part of his longtime commitment to raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Jack Williams, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, ... Read More

Guests sailing aboard Crystal Cruises' three ultra-luxury ships can now pre-reserve any of the line's shore excursions long before they set sail. The pre-registration program, which was originally launched on ... Read More

A sumptuous coupling of two acclaimed luxuries - bringing sweets to the suites - sails on December 7 as the new 700-guest, all-balcony suite Seven Seas Voyager® celebrates Godiva with ... Read More

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Links 365 golf program was featured on The Golf Channel’s new show “Golf With Style!”, which is designed to showcase a variety of unique golf options and ... Read More

Holland America Line “locks” up its 2004 deployment schedule by sending seven of the line’s premium ships through the Panama Canal on 27 cruises that navigate the Central American manmade ... Read More

In 2004, Holland America offers 25 different ways for guests to explore the wonders of the 49th state and Canada’s Yukon in the Far North with new programs to Prudhoe ... Read More

Holland America Line has increased the line’s number of trans-Atlantic sailings to nine in 2004, with four ships offering luxurious ocean crossings during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Itineraries ... Read More

Guests looking for a cruise vacation to the four corners of the world or something a little closer to home now have additional incentive to begin planning for 2004. Holland ... Read More

Viking River Cruises, a world leader in river cruising, has once more been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s top-selling consumer travel publications. Returning to themagazine’s “Top ... Read More

Carol and her husband are experienced cruisers and were a little skeptical about cruising on the Mirage I after reading some negative cruise reviews from past passengers. However, they had ... Read More

The title "Winter Cruise Bargains" is not an oxymoron, and a winter cruise does not necessarily equate to "high" season.

Cruises used to be one of the few places you could find casino gambling in the United States outside of Las Vegas or Atlantic City. A cruise ship would leave ... Read More

Fall and winter cruise specials have arrived, and some cruise lines are advertising Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday cruise specials. Check out the latest deals from the cruise lines.

Lisa tells a story of a harrowing night at sea. This cruise experience would be a nightmare for anyone!

To comply with the new data-gathering requirements by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Carnival Cruise Lines has established a new on-line embarkation portal that enables guests to submit ... Read More

Legendary characters, places and themes combine in subtle ways to create a unique ambiance aboard the Carnival Miracle, set to debut Feb. 27, 2004, from Jacksonville, Fla. Inspired by characters ... Read More

Each November, Condé Nast Traveler Magazine announces the results of its Readers' Choice Awards. This year's cruise line favorites include 25 of the best in the industry, as voted by ... Read More

Vincent and Mary take eight members of their multi-generational family on the Explorer of the Seas. They all agreed that the Explorer is a ship that accommodates all age ... Read More

Kim takes her first cruise with her boyfriend as they sail to Catalina and Ensenada on the Carnival Ecstasy. She thought the cruise was "okay", but is ready to try ... Read More