Do you have a cruise booked on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas? If so, there is so much to see and do onboard that is not to be missed. Of course, with a ship of this size and as many activities onboard as there are, it is easy to overlook some aspects of the ship. We present our list of the top ten hidden secrets and gems that you should not overlook if you get the … [Read more...]
7 Magical Things to Do in the Land of the Midnight Sun
When someone asks me what is my favorite cruise line, Windstar will always get mentioned. The country club atmosphere with casual elegance, the small ship where you can get upclose to ports the mega cruise ships have to bypass and the freedom Windstar offers makes this an experience I always look forward to. Northern Europe is a destination that lends itself well to a … [Read more...]
A guide to cruise ship gratuity charges
Several cruise lines have recently raised their gratuities and at the same time others have lowered them or rolled them into the price of the cruise. So who is charging for what and how much? The listings below offer a look at the amounts major lines are currently are charging to passenger bills in automatic gratuities. In addition to a flat-fee, per-day charge for … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl Modernized and Revitalized
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl sailed into her seasonal homeport of Miami this morning following a two week dry dock where every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas were revitalized to provide a fresh modern look. Norwegian Pearl’s extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge™, an investment program that sets a high standard of excellence for the … [Read more...]
Majestic Princess Arrives as Newest Jewel in the Crown for Princess Cruises
Princess Cruise Lines today took delivery of Majestic Princess, from shipbuilder Fincantieri at an official handover ceremony at the shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The cruise line's first international luxury ship tailored for the China market, will start her inaugural season in Europe until May and then embark on a repositioning cruise themed the Silk Road Sea Route journey to … [Read more...]