CDC Ratings: The Cleanest Ships At Sea

Cruise ship passengers are at risk of various illnesses, particularly gastrointestinal ones, with norovirus being the primary culprit. To combat this, the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program conducts yearly inspections and investigates outbreaks. These inspections assess ships’ adherence to health and 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 …

Costa Summer Deal Brings Balcony Discount

Costa Cruises is offering a special “Always Summer” deal for select winter 2024 through spring 2025 cruises to the Mediterranean and United Arab Emirates. Guests can enjoy a balcony cabin for the price of an ocean view cabin when booking Read More …

Azamara September Flash Sale Is Live

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences, has announced an upcoming flash sale for September. The sale, which is available now through September 13, will offer travelers a discount of up to $2,000 on the total stateroom Read More …

Windstar’s New Star Seeker Is Open to Book

 Windstar Cruises’ newest ship Star Seeker will join the small ship company’s fleet in December of 2025, and today the line has announced itinerary plans and opened reservations for the 112-suite yacht’s inaugural season including the Caribbean, Alaska, and Japan. Travelers can now Read More …

Azamara’s Hidden Gems Sale Is Underway

Azamara Cruises– the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – has unveiled a new offer, giving all travelers $500 onboard credit, as well as a choice between complimentary Wi-Fi and a Premium Beverage Package for those who reserve Read More …

Exciting Upgrade: Princess Premier Drink Package Evolves

Princess Cruises is already enhancing its top-tier Princess Premier package, offering exceptional value for travelers and, most notably, removing the maximum number of drinks per day that was apparently not enough. Starting August 31st, guests can enjoy unlimited premium drinks, Read More …

Windstar Reveals More: New Ship, Star Seeker

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed today it’s planning to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. Windstar last sailed in Alaska and Japan in 2023 before it redeployed Star Breeze to be Read More …

Sailing Viking: We’ve Been Modified

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets socially heated. It’s easy to look at travel plans like decisions.  Once made, we live with them.  Items on a Read More …