May 22, 2013 With more game-changing “firsts at sea” being introduced on Royal Caribbean International’s new Quantum class of ships, vacationers will be hard pressed to find another experience that delivers the “WOWs” like Quantum of the Seas. The cruise line known for introducing incredible signature on-board offerings, such as the rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, [...]

May 21, 2013. Royal Caribbean International today announced new Caribbean cruises for Explorer of the Seas from November 2014 through early January 2015. After eight consecutive years dedicated to the New York metropolitan area with year-round sailings from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, N.J., Explorer of the Seas will redeploy to Port Canaveral, Fla., [...]

5/20/13. Carnival has completed another step in regaining safety credibility by appointing a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral who was a naval aviator, completed nuclear power training, and held several commands at various levels, to an executive position. Richard J. O’Hanlon, a former rear admiral in the U.S. Navy with nearly two decades of government [...]

May 17, 2013. Carnival Sunshine – which recently underwent a groundbreaking $155 million renovation that added a host of new features and facilities – arrived today in Barcelona, Spain, following its inaugural 12-day cruise from Venice, Italy. The unprecedented transformation added all of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 dining, bar and entertainment features, along with [...]

May 15, 2013. From steel drum lessons in the Caribbean to tai chi on deck with a master in Asia, Holland America Line is bringing local culture and cuisine on board like never before through its new “On Location” program. The itinerary sets the scene for guests to indulge in localized experiences that make time [...]

May 14, 2013. Beginning today, Princess Cruises passengers can treat themselves to one of the ultimate cruise luxuries – the private balcony – with a free upgrade during the company’s Balcony Bonus Sale. Throughout the May 14-20 sale, balcony staterooms on select cruise vacations are offered at the same sale prices as oceanview staterooms, giving [...]

May 14, 2013. Windstar Cruises, a leader in yacht-style cruising, announces the debut of its new all-suite yacht, Star Pride, and the 2014 Pride Voyage Collection. The new voyages open for sale today, and feature four new itineraries exclusive to the all-suite yacht, including Windstar’s new itinerary through the Black Sea. Star Pride’s nine distinctive [...]

May 14, 2013. Today Princess Cruises opened the books on its Americas program – including Caribbean, Panama Canal, Canada & New England and West Coast cruises. The new sailings include Regal Princess’ debut in the Caribbean as well as Royal Princess’ first cruises to Canada & New England round-trip from New York. On the West [...]

May 13, 2013. Beginning in 2014, Carnival Cruise Lines has significantly diversified Carnival Splendor’s year-round offerings from New York, adding new four- and five- day Canada cruises, seven-day Canada/New England departures, and the only program of eight-day eastern Caribbean voyages operating one-way between New York and San Juan. These new voyages complement the ship’s popular [...]

May 9, 2013. Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan held a news conference aboard Norwegian Breakaway where he announced the Norwegian Getaway, which will cruise from Miami starting in 2014, will have three different entertainment options than those featured aboard Breakaway. One show that will be common to both ships is “Howl At The Moon”. [...]