Follow us onboard Oasis of the Seas
The world’s largest cruise ship may have entered service late last year but this coming week will mark the first time Oasis of the Seas sails into Western Caribbean waters. Royal Caribbean’s engineering marvel begins a 7-night itinerary to Labadee, Haiti; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico, Saturday, May 1, 2010. Cruise...
Seabourn Sojourn poised for debut
By Michael Coleman A series of spectacular shore adventures in Northern Europe, from kayaking in the Baltic Sea to cycling among former imperial residences in Russia, will mark the maiden sailing season aboard Seabourn Sojourn. The ship will operate a 14-day inaugural voyage from London to Dover on June 6, visiting Scotland, the Faroe...
Celebrity iLounge will allow guests to use and purchase Apple products onboard
By Matt Roseboom Celebrity Cruises will begin offering a variety of Apple products in their new Celebrity iLounge for guests to learn about, use and purchase. As the only authorized Apple reseller at sea, Celebrity will begin offering iPods, MacBooks and other Apple accessories. It’s essentially an Apple store at sea. Celebrity...
Ship Review: Beauty and entertainment highlight MSC Poesia
The MSC Poesia is a very modern ship with all the creature comforts. Its Italian feel may be a little different than what most Americans are used to, but it doesn’t take away from a great cruising experience. Click Through to continue reading about the MSC Poesia – including a photo gallery and video....
Silver Spirit world cruise to host distinguished speakers
By Michael Coleman Silver Spirit, the world’s newest ultra-luxury, all-suite ship, will embark on a 119-day world cruise next January with a roster of highly-acclaimed onboard speakers. “The enrichment program is an integral part of our World Cruise experience and is designed to appeal to luxury travel’s most discerning...
Princess to offer new Alaska tours
By Michael Coleman Princess Cruises will debut nine new land excursions for passengers in Alaska this year. Overall, look for the line to offer 96 choices from easygoing to exhilarating — including cultural tours, nature hikes, kayak adventures and flightseeing tours. Land excursions operate from each of Princess’ own wilderness...
Launching this summer, Norwegian Epic will offer many firsts at sea
By Matt Roseboom Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is getting ready to launch their largest and most innovative ship ever this summer. For the past year NCL has regularly been releasing new information about the Norwegian Epic. Here are some of the newest announcements. Many Dining Options Every cruiser expects there to be no shortage of...
New-Look Regent Seven Seas Navigator debuts
By Michael Coleman One of luxury cruise travel’s iconic vessels, Regent Seven Seas Navigator, has received a stem to stern makeover. The 490-passenger ship, just a decade old, was both updated and upgraded during a 50-day transformation. Fleet-mates Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner, each 700-passengers, were refurbished last...
In Port Today: Five ships in Nassau, Bahamas
Five ships are lined up in Nassau, Bahamas today, March 12, 2010. From left are the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, Carnival Destiny, Disney Wonder, Carnival Sensation and MSC Poesia....
In Port Today: Three in Roadtown, Tortola
The Costa Mediterranea (left), MSC Poesia and NCL Pearl (In the distance on the right) are visiting Roadtown, Tortola, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, today, March 10, 2010....