Tallinn, Estonia - Baltic Cruise Port of Call
Tuesday January 31, 2006
Tallinn (also spelled Tallin) is a popular port of call for cruise ships sailing the Baltic Sea and northern Europe in the summer months. The old medieval town is compact ... Read More
Top 10 Myths Regarding Royal Caribbean's Handling of the Disappearance of George Smith
Sunday January 29, 2006
The July disappearance of passenger George Smith from the Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas continues to be discussed, with lots of conflicting information and rumors being bandied about in ... Read More
Star Princess Caribbean Cruise Review
Sunday January 29, 2006
Join Mary and Vincent Finelli as they sail the eastern Caribbean on the Star Princess. Comprehensive review of ship and how they managed to avoid hurricane Wilma.
Grand Princess Cruise Review - Western Caribbean Cruise
Saturday January 28, 2006
Sparky and his wife take their first cruise, and it's a good one. He thought the Grand Princess was a wonderful cruise ship and a wonderful experience. Sparky writes, "We ... Read More
Holland America Statendam Cruise Review - South America and the South Pacific
Saturday January 28, 2006
Judy and Barry have a fabulous 35-day cruise from San Diego to Auckland on the Holland America Statendam.
Grand Cayman Island Photo Gallery
Friday January 27, 2006
Grand Cayman Island is a popular port of call for cruise ships because it has great shopping and beautiful beaches. Grand Cayman also has three other tourist attractions--the turtle farm, ... Read More
New for Carnival Cruises in 2006
Friday January 27, 2006
Carnival Cruise Lines has a number of developments planned for the 2006 cruise season, including new year-round four- and five-day cruises from Port Canaveral, Fla., featuring a brand new port ... Read More
Kauai Shore Excursion on an Inflatable Zodiac
Thursday January 26, 2006
The best way to see the spectacular Na Pali coast is by boat, and a ride on an inflatable Zodiac can be a thrilling way to see this beautiful coastline. ... Read More
Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island
Thursday January 26, 2006
A snorkeling trip or boat tour to "Stingray City" on Grand Cayman Island is one of the best shore excursions in the Caribbean. The graceful stingrays will swim right up ... Read More
Cruise Industry Caters to Senior Travelers: They're The Best Customers!
Wednesday January 25, 2006
Senior travelers have been cruising for a long time and, according to the Passenger Shipping Association, the industry has identified seven ways in which senior cruise passengers' requirements are different. ... Read More
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Wednesday January 25, 2006
Virgin Gorda is not nearly as developed as many of the other Virgin Islands. It has spectacular beaches and is surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise water. This photo gallery of a ... Read More
Dawn Princess to Offer Extended 2006-07 Mexican Riviera Season
Tuesday January 24, 2006
Passengers interested in Northern California departures can now take advantage of an extended season of Mexican Riviera voyages as Princess Cruises has added 12 additional sailings of this popular itinerary ... Read More
Cruising the Eastern Caribbean on the SeaDream I
Tuesday January 24, 2006
Join the About Cruises Guide on an (almost) All Saints cruise to the saintly islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Barths, and St. Martin on the SeaDream I. ... Read More
Helsinki, Finland - Photo Gallery
Monday January 23, 2006
Helsinki is a fascinating northern European city that is included as a port of call on many Baltic cruises. We were in Helsinki on the Silversea Silver Cloud and did ... Read More
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Introduces New Dining Concepts
Monday January 23, 2006
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises is expanding and diversifying the menus on each of its ships. The specialty restaurants Latitudes, Portofino, and La Veranda will each see interesting changes ranging from ... Read More
NCL Pride of America Cruise Review - Hawaii
Sunday January 22, 2006
David loved his Hawaiian cruise on the NCL Pride of America. He says, "I have traveled all over the world, and I have never been on a cruise ship as ... Read More
Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review - Western Caribbean
Saturday January 21, 2006
Christopher, age 13, takes his first cruise on the RCI Explorer of the Seas. He has a wonderful time and provides a good perspective of the cruise from a teenager's ... Read More
London, England Pictures
Saturday January 21, 2006
London is an exciting city with lots of history, artwork, and an English culture that is important to many Americans. Some small cruise ships sail up the Thames and dock ... Read More
Tower of London Pictures
Saturday January 21, 2006
London is a great city to visit, with lots to see and do. The Tower of London is definitely worth at least half a day of your time in London. ... Read More
Elephant Island Antarctica Pictures
Friday January 20, 2006
Antarctica is a wonderful cruise destination for adventurous travelers. The story of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Endurance crew of 28 icebound sailors in 1914 is an amazing ... Read More
Travel Agents Vote Princess as Best in Alaska
Thursday January 19, 2006
For the third year in a row, the travel agent readers of Travel Weekly magazine have voted Princess as "Best Cruise Line: Alaska." In 2006, Princess will offer 122 ... Read More
Silversea Cruises Rolls Out Its 2007 Worldwide Schedule
Thursday January 19, 2006
In 2007, Silversea Cruises is offering its most diverse collection of worldwide itineraries with a record number of 350 destinations featured on 137 different itineraries ranging from six to 126 ... Read More
Book Review -- What Time Is the Midnight Buffet?
Thursday January 19, 2006
Entertaining read for first-time or experienced cruisers. Chester's review of the Celebrity Galaxy cruise ship and his experiences in each of the Caribbean ports of call is fun reading for ... Read More
Three Deilmann Cruises to Feature Music Themes
Wednesday January 18, 2006
Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering four onboard classical music cruises in 2006 on seven-night sailings on two rivers, three on the Danube on the 200-passenger Mozart, and one on the ... Read More
Holland America Line Introduces Elemis Aromapure “Time To Spa” Stateroom Amenities
Tuesday January 17, 2006
Holland America Line is bringing the luxuries of the Greenhouse Spa and Salon to each individual stateroom with the introduction of a new line of amenities by Elemis Aromapure. Traditionally, ... Read More
Freighter Cruises -- Bargain Way for Seniors Citizens to Cruise the World
Tuesday January 17, 2006
I have been on a freighter twice--once for a day transiting the Panama Canal and the second time for 17 days sailing from Tahiti to the Marquesas on the passenger ... Read More
Norwegian Dream Cruise Review - Western Caribbean Cruise
Monday January 16, 2006
"D" enjoyed the larger staterooms and freestyle dining on the Norwegian Dream, but that was about all. She admits that sometimes you get what you pay for when she ... Read More
The Baths of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Photo Gallery
Monday January 16, 2006
The Baths on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands are one of the most interesting geological attractions in the eastern Caribbean. The huge boulders are fun to explore and ... Read More
NCL Announces Names for Its Two New Ships
Sunday January 15, 2006
NCL Corporation (NCL) has announced the names of its two newest ships – Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem. The ships, previously known as hull S.669 and S.670, will be Norwegian ... Read More
Norwegian Coastal Voyage 2006 Program Spends More Time Exploring Antarctica, Offers Theme Programs on Coastal Odyssey and Lengthens Spitsbergen Sailings
Sunday January 15, 2006
A Norwegian Coastal Voyage ship is a combination cruise, ferry, and working vessel, with both passengers and cargo onboard. In 2006 and 2007, NCV is making changes to its ... Read More
Radisson Seven Seas Cruise Line Profile
Saturday January 14, 2006
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises operates four small to mid-sized cruise ships, each of which has unique characteristics, but all of which offer outstanding service, ambience, cuisine, and itineraries. Experienced cruisers ... Read More
Seven Seas Mariner - Cruise Ship Profile
Friday January 13, 2006
While I am cruising the Caribbean and up the Amazon River to Manaus, Brazil on the Seven Seas Mariner, let's take a look at the cabins, common areas, and dining ... Read More
Seven Seas Mariner Photo Album
Thursday January 12, 2006
The About Cruises Guide is sailing the Caribbean today on the way to Manaus, Brazil on the Seven Seas Mariner. We were last on this marvelous mid-sized ship in December ... Read More
Crystal Cruises' 2006 European Season Features 30 Different Itineraries
Thursday January 12, 2006
Crystal Cruises' Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will visit 70 ports of call in 27 countries on 30 different European itineraries in 2006. From May through November, Crystal Cruises is ... Read More
Costa Magica Cruise Review - Mediterranean Cruise on the Costa Magica
Wednesday January 11, 2006
George and Eleanor Smart have cruised with Costa before and like its port-intensive itineraries in Europe, Africa, and Asia. However, this was their "first unsatisfactory cruise in many years."
What's New for Princess Cruises in 2006
Wednesday January 11, 2006
Princess Cruise Lines has all sorts of "news" for 2006, with the launching of the new Crown Princesss being the biggest event of the year planned. Princess also will expand ... Read More
Oceania Cruise Specials
Tuesday January 10, 2006
Oceania Cruises has discount specials that include free airfare and 2 for 1 cruise fares on some of its Asia, South America, European, and Caribbean cruises. Some of these offers ... Read More
Silversea Cruises Welcomes Acclaimed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass
Tuesday January 10, 2006
Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass is set to join Silversea's World Cruise 2007 as an enrichment lecturer. Hawass is Egypt's secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the ... Read More
Cruise West 2006 Alaska Inside Passage Itineraries
Monday January 9, 2006
Small ship cruise line Cruise West has announced some interesting itineraries for its 2006 Alaska Inside Passage cruises. Passengers on the small ships will see the untamed natural wonders of ... Read More
Cruise Pictures from Oslo, Norway
Monday January 9, 2006
We visited Oslo last summer during our wonderful cruise on the Silversea Silver Cloud. This small northern European capital is a delightful port of call, with lots of varied activities ... Read More
Win a "Girlfriends" Cruise!
Monday January 9, 2006
ABC's Good Morning America and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) are inviting women from around the country to write a 500-word essay describing why they and up to nine of their ... Read More
Cunard Line Receives Honors from Both Sides of the Atlantic
Sunday January 8, 2006
Cunard Line and its flagship Queen Mary 2 were recently awarded top travel industry accolades on both sides of the Atlantic. U.S. publication Travel Weekly announced its annual Reader's Choice ... Read More
Royal Caribbean International Responds to Allegations Involving George Smith's Disappearance from Cruise Ship
Sunday January 8, 2006
The disappearance of newlywed George Smith from the RCI Brilliance of the Seas in July 2005 has filled the news media the last couple of months. In December, this tragedy ... Read More
Carnival Cruise Lines Named a ‘Best Cruise Value’ by Ocean & Cruise News for 12th Consecutive Year
Sunday January 8, 2006
Carnival Cruise Lines has been recognized for the 12th consecutive year by the World Cruise & Ocean Liner Society as a "best cruise value" in the High Superior Four Star-Plus ... Read More
Golf At Five World-Class Courses On A Single Crystal Cruise
Saturday January 7, 2006
Golfers participating in one of Crystal Cruises' Golf Theme Cruises this year will have the opportunity to tee off on as many as six world-renowned courses on a single voyage. ... Read More
Celebrity Zenith Cruise Review - Western Caribbean Cruise
Saturday January 7, 2006
Marie takes a 5-day western Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Zenith. She thought the ship lacked enough entertainment and onboard activities to keep passengers busy.
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Introduce Remote Airline, Luggage Check-in Service
Friday January 6, 2006
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises' passengers can now benefit from a greatly simplified airline and baggage check-in process before they even disembark the ship. This is great news for ... Read More
Deilmann Cruises Scores High with Readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Porthole Cruise Magazines
Friday January 6, 2006
Peter Deilmann Cruises was recognized as one of the best small ship cruise lines by both Condé Nast Traveler and Porthole Cruise magazines late in 2005. Deilmann river ships sail ... Read More
Norwegian Coastal Voyage Offers 20 Percent Price Reduction to Repeat Passengers on Coastal Odyssey Sailings between January 1 And May 31, 2006
Thursday January 5, 2006
Norwegian Coastal Voyage has announced a special offer to its loyal clients -- a 20 percent reduction in the cruise-only prices for passengers who have traveled before (since January 1, ... Read More
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Announces 28 Theme Voyages
Thursday January 5, 2006
Luxury cruise line Radisson Seven Seas announces 28 theme voyages in 2006. The intriguing themes include a little for everyone, with topics such as music, antiques, photography, yoga, films, food ... Read More
Travel Weekly Readers Give Top Honors to Carnival Cruise Lines
Wednesday January 4, 2006
Travel agents selected Carnival Cruise Lines for providing the “Best Sales and Service” and named the new Carnival Liberty as the “Best Rookie Cruise Ship” in a poll conducted by ... Read More
American West Steamboat Company Debuts "Roses & River" Cruise
Tuesday January 3, 2006
American West Steamboat Company will feature discounts on select spring 2006 cruises along the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers. These cruises will give passengers the opportunity to visit Portland, Oregon, ... Read More
Best Cruise News for 2005
Tuesday January 3, 2006
The year 2005 was an exciting one for the cruise lines, with both bad news and good news events for the cruise industry. The best news is that the popularity ... Read More
Worst Cruise News in 2005
Monday January 2, 2006
The year 2005 was full of news-both good and bad-for the cruise industry. When I look back at 2005, I can certainly say it was an eventful year! From bizarre ... Read More
Casablanca and Tangier Tour Operator Review - Holland America Cruise
Monday January 2, 2006
Kathy sends in a recommendation for a tour operator that she used in Casablanca and Tangier when on a Holland America cruise.
New Cabarets on the Seven Seas Navigator
Sunday January 1, 2006
The Seven Seas Navigator features four new caberet-style productions. The first is a tribute to Broadway, followed by a showcase of Latin rhythms, a tribute to Cole Porter, and a ... Read More
New Year's Resolutions for Cruise Lovers
Sunday January 1, 2006
For many of us, both making (and breaking) New Year's resolutions are annual events. There is something about "starting fresh" that causes us all to reflect on the year to ... Read More