The countdown is on for the next big thing coming to vacations, the ultimate short getaway: Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is almost ready for its debut. Starting today, the next in the lineup of game-changing Oasis Class ships is making its way to the open ocean for the first time to begin five days…
First sight of Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship
Cunard’s latest vessel, Queen Anne, sophisticated and glamorous, combines the style of the past with a hint of the future. Queen Anne sailed into Southampton this week putting on her final touches of finery before her maiden cruise. And she’s dressed differently from her siblings – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. The…
I Took An Alaska Cruise And These Were The 6 Mistakes First-Timers Were Making
Are you planning an Alaska cruise this year? Cruises to Alaska are extremely popular right now, and 2024 is expected to be a record-breaking cruising season according to Cruise Industry News. Alaska is a unique and beautiful destination that is well-suited for exploration via cruise. This is because it’s difficult or impossible to travel between many destinations in…
Why More Americans Are Visiting Europe In This Unusual Way
There’s a unique style of travel that’s taking Europe by storm right now, and that’s river cruises. Record numbers of American travelers are booking river cruises in Europe, causing river cruise companies to launch new ships, add new routes, and expand the cruising season to accommodate a growing number of passengers. River cruises on cruise lines such…
This Is The First Cruise Line To Offer A Month Long Digital Nomad Pass
Virgin Voyages is making a splash by becoming the first cruise line to offer a month-long pass for digital nomads and remote workers. The luxury adults-only cruise line just announced its new Scarlet Summer Season Pass, which allows you to “work from helm” on the Scarlet Lady cruise ship as you sail through the Mediterranean, stopping…
These Are The 7 Best Cruise Lines For Solo Travelers According To New Report
Cruising has emerged as one of the most popular ways to travel in 2024. It’s a great way to see the world and explore several different destinations in one trip. You can fall asleep in one country and wake up in another. No airport stress required! But solo travelers often pay a premium for cruise…
Holland America Line visits ‘All Seven Continents’ and Antarctic on 2026 Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience. Details were announced today by President Gus Antorcha to 2024 Grand World Voyage guests aboard Zuiderdam, which is currently sailing in between Okinawa and Tokyo. 132-day Grand World…
These 5 Cruise Lines Were Just Named Best In The World By Travelers
Cruising is back with a bang, and right now is one of the best times to book a cruise for 2024. But with so many different cruise lines out there, how do you know which one you should choose? A surefire way to make any kind of travel decision-making easier is to lean on the experience and…
Cruising Greenland and the Canadian Arctic with Swan Hellenic
Andy Mossack joins a luxury expedition ship cruising Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. It was early afternoon in the Arctic Ocean, and I was sitting in the captain’s chair on the bridge of Swann Hellenic SH Vega peering out at icebergs. Thankfully, the passengers and crew weren’t relying on me to steer a safe passage…
4 Sunny Destinations Where You Can Cruise Without A Passport
As much as the airline industry has done for travel, there’s no denying that getting somewhere by plane is always the most dreadful part of the experience – think about the long lines, non-existent legroom, and loud passengers that make taking a nap during that especially exhausting flight impossible. That’s why more and more Americans…