Panama Canal Extends Transit Restrictions

The Panama Canal is expected to keep restrictions on vessel transit and maximum draft for at least 10 more months due to a prolonged drought that has lowered the water level. These restrictions began earlier this year and have caused Read More …

2019 Holland America Panama Canal, Mexico Offerings Expand

Continuing to firm up options for cruise travelers, Holland America Line is the latest with deployment news. Travelers interested in transiting the lakes and locks of the Panama Canal will have five Holland America Line ships to choose in 2019. Short Read More …

Carnival Triumph To Become Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunshine was the first ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet to bring all elements of the Funship 2.0 upgrade plan to sea. In the last five years, that program has been rolled out fleetwide. Originally launched as Carnival Read More …

Panama Canal Options Expand

When we sailed with Windstar Cruises on a Panama and Costa Rica itinerary, the better part of two days was focused on a full transit of the Panama Canal. Our Star Pride sailing was on an unusual 7-day itinerary that Read More …