Princess Earns Readers Choice Award

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Princess Cruises, and its newest ship, Sun Princess, recognized as the #1 in Mega Cruise in the United States. In addition to this top honor, Princess Cruises also ranked fifth in the Large Read More …

See Who Won: Cunard Award for Vision, Courage, and Creativity

The Eighth Annual Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage, and Creativity was awarded to Blair McKeil on Wednesday, September 25, onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2. To celebrate this honor, McKeil was joined by local dignitaries, leaders from the maritime community, and officers Read More …

Princess Extends Guarantee, Gives 120% OBC If Lower Price Found

After a successful launch earlier this summer, Princess Cruises is extending its “Better than Best Price Guarantee” offer through December 15, 2024, so guests can continue to book their ultimate 2025 or 2026 cruise vacation with the added confidence they are Read More …

My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …

Princess Brings Japan To 2026 Cruise Season

The scenic island nation of Japan continues to be a hot destination for tourists who are inspired by architecture, local cuisine and natural landscapes, and this trend is expected to extend into 2026. Today, Princess Cruises – recognized as the Read More …

Holland America Elevates Onboard Celebrations

 Holland America Line is rolling out a collection of enhanced stateroom décor packages, crafted to elevate the onboard celebration of some of life’s most cherished milestones: birthdays and anniversaries. Guests can purchase the décor packages in advance of a sailing and have them set Read More …

Wild Wonders: Holland America ’26 Alaska

Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season. With six ships in the region, the cruise line is filling each voyage with experiences designed around vacationers’ top reasons to visit Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings, Read More …

Celestyal Launches Autumn Sailings Offer

Celestyal Cruises has just rolled out a deal that might make you want to swap your desk for a deck chair. They’re calling it the “Heavenly Autumn” sailings, and if you book by October 31, 2024, you could snag up Read More …

Carnival Opens 2026/27 Tampa, Mobile

Carnival Cruise Line today announced its lineup of 2026/27 cruises from two of its U.S. homeports: Tampa and Mobile. The new cruise vacations are now available for booking for sailings to popular destinations including The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. “As America’s cruise line, we continue to sail Read More …