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Pausing Briefly, Koningsdam Sister Construction Begins
Visiting a number of Norwegian ports of call, we’re sailing Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam during her inaugural season. Along for the ride, a diverse group of passengers hailing from around world are enjoying a variety of activities both on Read More …
Battle Begins For Port Canaveral Cruise Line King
Carnival Magic has been sailing from Galveston for right at five years, alternating week-long itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean. Kicking off her U.S. debut with a performance by GRAMMY Award-winning band Maroon 5, it was a big deal at the time Read More …
Hurricane Season Begins: Tips For Cruise Travelers
Depending on who we listen to, the hurricane forecast for 2015 looks pretty good. ‘Pretty good’ meaning not as much cause for concern as normal on the part of cruise travelers sailing from an east coast port of embarkation. Marking Read More …
New Carnival Vista: Fun Begins Shortly
Carnival Cruise Line has had a lock on what cruise travelers looking for a good time at sea have had in mind for decades. Known for a good chunk of that time as simply “The Fun Ships”, their mission was Read More …
Alaska Cruise Season Begins With Seattle’s Hometown Cruise Line
Alaska cruise season begins this week as Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam arrived at the Port of Seattle. This year, Holland America Line will sail an increased number of ships to Alaska, adding up to 55 calls at the Port of Seattle. Read More …
Expanded Coverage Begins Today With #MikeAtSea
During a short trip to the Dominican Republic not long ago, we visited the new Amber Cove destination and spent some time learning about Impact Travel and the new cruise line from Carnival Corporation, Fathom Travel. Today, Fathom begins sailing Read More …
Viking Longships Christening 2016: The Countdown Begins
At the end of the month, we travel to Amsterdam for what has become an annual event; the launch of more new game-changing Viking Longships from Viking River Cruises. Arguably the hottest tickets in town for we who cover such events, Read More …
Alaska Cruise Season Begins As We Sip Savor And Sail Away
The beginning of Alaska cruise season is reason to celebrate in Seattle, opening today. Alaska-related cruise travel will bring an estimated $441 million in economic impact to Seattle, the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Read More …
Viking Social Begins With A Bit Of Familiarity
One of the best parts of traveling with Viking River Cruises is the sense of familiarity we already have before boarding any of their ships. Virtually identical, coming aboard a Viking ship is much like coming home. A favorite chair Read More …