July 29, 2010. Sun, sand, swaying palm trees, the scent of topical flowers in the air and breathtaking island scenery set the stage for a South Pacific cruise vacation.  Princess Cruises will take passengers on a variety of island voyages in 2011-2012 with a full schedule of cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific.  [...]

July 26, 2010. Holland America Line is offering exceptional Early Advantage savings of up to 50 percent off on a wide selection of 2011 cruises and CruiseTours when booked by September 15, 2010. The premium cruise line is also reducing deposits by half for all Caribbean cruises in fall of 2010, meaning as little as [...]

July 26, 2010.  By Dave Beers. Theme cruises often are predictable, and while still offering great fun and appealing to a defined demographic, they often have limited activities.  Go on a jazz cruise and you’ll be treated to some great music from several acts.  Go on a NASCAR cruise and you’ll get autographs from the [...]

July 26, 2010. Discerning travelers can take advantage of compelling offers and plan ahead for a winter getaway to sunny destinations with Azamara Club Cruises. For all new bookings made by August 31, 2010, on Azamara Journey’s winter voyages in the West Indies/Caribbean Sea and the Sea of Cortez, Azamara is offering 2-for-1 fares on [...]

July 23, 2010. MSC Cruises announced the conclusion of the legal process that finalizes the order and confirms construction of a new ‘Fantasia’ class cruise ship,  MSC Fantastica, U32, by STX France making it the 12th ship in its fleet. An important factor in the success of the project was the financial backing provided by [...]

Recently, cruise expert and CruiseReviews writer Jan Shaughnessy was aboard Norwegian Epic for the 2-night preview cruise done in conjunction with inaugural festivities in New York.  Here is her in depth review of this major new ship. NCL EPIC 2-NT INAUGURAL CHRISTENING CRUISE JULY 2-4, 2010 BY JAN SHAUGHNESSY INTRO – This cruise was a [...]

July 21, 2010. With a rhythmic samba beat and colorful cultures, South America appeals to all the senses.  Detailing its fall 2011-spring 2012 cruise season, Princess Cruises will offer travelers an alluring selection of South American cruises and cruisetours, taking passengers down the Amazon River, around Cape Horn, on a Brazilian Adventure, or up to [...]

July 21, 2010. Royal Caribbean has announced a new “foodie” program for guests in suites aboard selected Freedom of the Seas cruises.   The exclusive “Epicurean Discovery” package includes private dinners, wine tastings,  and lectures with a celebrity chefs. The 12 specialty voyages onboard Freedom of the Seas are part of the cruise line’s “Epicurean Discovery” [...]

July 20, 2010. Holland America Line will offer 24 seven-day cruises to Bermuda aboard ms Veendam in 2011, continuing the schedule established this year with weekly cruises to the popular vacation destination. Holland America Line returned to regular Bermuda service departing from New York in 2010 after more than 25 years. The 2011 voyages begin [...]

July 20, 2010. Azamara Club Cruises has unveiled exciting new land and cruise tours which complement their upscale cruises to exotic locales.  Initial reports from our readers who have been on Azamara Club indicate the line’s new format is a homerun. From tango halls to souks, cathedrals to palaces, and pyramids to the Great Wall, [...]