Icon Of The Seas Update

The building of Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is ahead of schedule for its fall 2023 debut. A keel-laying ceremony took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku to officially mark the start of the revolutionary ship’s physical construction, with Royal Caribbean and Read More …

Photos: New Viking Octanis Expedition Cruise Ship

Viking has released new architectural photos that detail the award-winning interior design of Viking Octantis, the company’s first expedition ship, as well as a new 360-degree Ship Tour that provides a deck-by-deck virtual onboard experience.

My Favorite Carnival Horizon Moments

This is easy.  Looking back at images captured during a 7-night sailing of Carnival Horizon in the Mediterranean, these jumped off the screen as defining venues, unique features, Fun crew members and guests; my favorite Carnival Horizon moments. [soliloquy id=”76689″] Read More …

Cruise Mobility Services Now Different Among Lines, Ships

While many elements of what makes up a good cruise have been redefined over the years, mobility services for those who want to travel but have special needs have not budged an inch. Oxygen, scooter & wheelchair rental and more Read More …

Celebrity Edge Eyes Fine Line Between Premium And Luxury

There are times when our thoughts about a cruise line change, one way or another. A quick preview of new Celebrity Edge gave me the opportunity to return to Celebrity Cruises, a premium cruise line we have not sailed in Read More …

New Holland America Cruise Ship On Track For December Debut

Nieuw Statendam is the second Pinnacle Class ship in the Holland America Line fleet, set for delivery on December 1.  Moving right along on milestone events, the new Holland America cruise ship has successfully completed two sets of sea trials* off the coast Read More …