The 2015-2016 Caribbean cruise season gets underway in November as the major cruise lines move their ships to the south Florida ports just as hurricane season comes to a close. Millions of people from around the world will be boarding dozens of different ships during this six month period to…
As easy as it is for me to cruise out of any of our south Florida ports, travelers in the northeast have it easy setting sail from one of three cruise ports in New York/New Jersey. A popular destination for cruisers leaving from the Manhattan and Brooklyn Cruise Terminals in New…
Things are changing in a big way over at Royal Caribbean. The line that has the largest cruise ships at sea (Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas) and the most technologically advanced ships on the water (Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas) unveiled something totally…
When The Love Boat debuted on ABC on September 24, 1977 America immediately fell in love with cruising. Each week for ten seasons viewers were magically transported onto the Pacific Princess, the Princess Cruises ship which served as the backdrop for the show. We were introduced to Captain Stubing, Isaac…
The 2015 – 2016 Caribbean season is almost underway as the cruise ships begin their seasonal return to Port Everglades and PortMiami. Traditionally, lines such as Holland America, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania, MSC Cruises and others don't sail from these ports during the spring/summer months (aka hurricane season). Royal Caribbean,…
Ah, Venice. Delicious Italian food, romantic gondola rides through the canals that take the place of roadways, magnificent palaces that seem to float on water... and cruise ships. A friend of mine, Dan from King Webmaster, is vacationing in Italy with his lovely wife. They were enjoying dinner al fresco…
For as much as I love cruising there is one thing I hate about it, and it has nothing to do with the vacation experience. It's the dreaded “single supplement.” Eligible bachelors, like me, and those who simply like to travel themselves are subject to paying up to two times…
When it comes to cruising in the Caribbean, one of the most anticipated destinations by most cruisers isn't a port call in San Juan, Saint Thomas or Jamacaia, but the cruise line's private island. The major cruise lines that ply the crystal blue Caribbean water own or lease island paradises that…
The cruise industry officially gained some competition this morning, as Virgin Cruises announced their first ship is coming in 2020. Sir Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group announced in Miami that a letter of intent has been signed with shipbuilder Fincantieri to build the line's first three ships.…
Does size matter when it comes to cruising? The answer depends on who you ask. For many, large cruise ships such as Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas is just right, while others prefer the intimacy of a small ship such as the 490 passenger Seven Seas Navigator from Regent…
