Holland America Has New AARP Discount

Holland America Line is offering AARP members exclusive onboard credit for various amenities on their cruises. The amount of credit ranges from $50 to $200 per stateroom, depending on the stateroom type and voyage length. AARP members can use this Read More …

International Travel Rebounds Quickly for Grandparents

Road Scholar, a leader in educational travel for older adults, is experiencing a rapid rebound in international travel demand for their Grandparent Adventure programs. Despite having less capacity available due to rebuilding offerings post-pandemic, Road Scholar’s international Grandparent Programs are Read More …

Holland America Adds New Legendary Voyage

Holland America Line is introducing a new “Legendary Voyage” called the “42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage” aboard the ship Volendam. Departing on November 9, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this cruise allows guests to visit 16 different ports across Read More …

First Bruneian Crew On Silhouette

Asaad Badree bin Hj Abu Bakar, also known as Bard, hails from Kuala Belait, Brunei, and holds the distinction of being the first Bruneian crew member to work for the Royal Caribbean Group. Currently, Bard serves as the Digital Manager Read More …

Port Everglades: The Easy Port To Sail From

Port Everglades has completed a comprehensive study to understand the guest experience and the port’s impact on the economic well-being of Broward County. The study surveyed 7,186 passengers from December 2022 through March 2023 and found that 94% of those Read More …

6 Questions: Hotel-Operated Cruise Lines and Technology Behind ThemĀ 

Hotel-operated cruise lines are a new emerging trend, offering a combination of top-notch accommodations and unique experiences at sea. Several well-known hospitality brands, namely Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Belmond, and Aman are blurring the lines between hotels and cruise ships Read More …

10 Reasons To Be Denied Entry To Any Country

International travelers could be denied entry and detained abroad if they don’t meet the entry requirements. Experts say that not having enough money, mental health issues, and slight passport damage are some of the reasons travelers could be turned away Read More …

Carnival Rolls Out New Menus Fleetwide

Carnival Cruise Line is introducing new dinner menus for its dining rooms across its fleet, starting with Carnival Conquest. The new menus, developed in collaboration with Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse and Carnival chefs, aim to provide more variety and Read More …

Cruise Line Expands Facial Biometric Technology

Carnival Cruise Line is using facial biometric technology to expedite the debarkation process for its guests. Nine of Carnival’s 14 U.S. homeports are using this technology, and the debarkation process has been expedited by an average of 30 percent. The Read More …