Bridge Collapse Affects Four Cruise Lines

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore due to a cargo ship collision is impacting the cruise industry. Due to the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, cruises currently underway are being affected. Carnival Legend’s Bahamas cruise Read More …

Windstar Celebrates 10 Years with James Beard

Windstar Cruises, a leader in small ship luxury cruising, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their partnership with the James Beard Foundation in 2025 by inviting back four guest favorite chefs and introducing one new chef for their themed culinary Read More …

Critical Elements Of Travel Requiring Ongoing Attention

It’s moments before the aircraft is ready to board. Alert travelers are exactly where they need to be. Incoming passengers and crew have left the plane. Cleaning is done from the last flight. Shortly, travelers with priority status for one Read More …

Ten Reasons To Book A Holiday River Cruise Now

So summer is over and fall is on the way.  Take a breath then think about December.  One travel option sure to get you into the holiday spirit: a Christmas Markets River Cruise.  We begin with ten reasons to book Read More …

Viking Sun World Cruise 245 Days

Viking Cruises is back with their third World Cruise, this one on new Viking Sun. The 245-day Ultimate World Cruise itinerary will also offer an option to sail one of two shorter segments during the cruise. Viking travelers can also choose between Read More …

Designing Your Enriched Travel History: A Great Big Global View

Cruise travelers continue to be engaged with destinations visited by ship, now more than ever before. It makes sense if you think about it.  After all, don’t ships take us from place to place around the globe in a cost- Read More …

Unique Cruise Option: Viking River & Ocean Voyages, Combined

Big news yesterday from Viking Cruises: River & Ocean combination sailings…and instantly I have the attention of cruise travelers who have done either or both separately. The new Viking Ocean & River Voyages pair a Viking River Cruise with a Viking Read More …

Viking Orion Debut Officially Brings More Destination Choices

Moving right along as they sail toward a fleet of 16 ocean cruising vessels, Viking Cruises took delivery of fifth ship Viking Orion yesterday.  Perhaps a bit more personal to Florida cruise travelers, the latest Venice-class ship from Viking Ocean Read More …

Everyone Is Rocking Right Along Then Viking Drops A Bomb

It figures.  Just when cruise lines had begun to heal wounds suffered in battle with fierce new Viking Ocean Cruises, it happens. The Viking sneak attack caught the rest of the cruise industry by surprise, attracting top crew and well-traveled Read More …