Cruise Vacation Planning

Crystal Cruises 2 for 1 Worldwide Fares

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08:43 PDT

Booking a cruise early saves money - and you get the pick of your itineraries and cabins. Crystal Cruises is running its two-for-one sale for 2013 itineraries. Right now, there’s plenty of...

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RCCL Adds Additional Ships for Virgin Islands

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:30:00 PDT

Great news! The U.S. Virgin Islands is a perfect cruise destination Royal Caribbean International announces new Caribbean itineraries which include two additional ships regularly calling on the...

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Paul Gauguin Luxury Small Ship Special Offers

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:30:01 PDT

Save 50% plus FREE Airfare from Los Angeles on all 2012 sailings of the m/s Paul Gauguin Great savings on all of our Tahiti and French Polynesia cruises. Choose the itinerary you want: Tahiti...

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Holland America's Summer Culinary Arts Program

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:16 PDT

During Holland America Line’s summer cruise season, the Culinary Arts Center program presented by Food & Wine magazine will host five of the world’s most celebrated chefs who will showcase their...

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Enchantment of the Seas Sails From Port Canaveral in 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:08 PDT

Royal Caribbean has announced Enchantment of the Seas will debut as a homeported vessel at Port Canaveral in 2013. In December the ship will undergo a revamp, and replace Monarch of the Seas...

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Royal Caribbean Pulls Back From Europe

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:30:03 PDT

Royal Caribbean cruise line announces trips in Europe would be curtailed in 2013 as demand for tickets has been slack. USA Today reported Friday that the cruise line said it is sending nine...

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Diabetes Cruise on Royal Caribbean

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:47:07 PDT

Novi-based Diabetes Daily Post announces on April 25, 2012 that it has signed with Royal Caribbean Cruise to conduct an educational and motivational diabetes cruise which sails on January 7, 2013 for...

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First Look at Oceania Cruises' Newest Gem

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:46:48 PDT

Riviera, the newest ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, is now sailing on its inaugural cruise from Monaco to Venice, Italy. The christening ceremony was held mid-cruise in Barcelona...

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New Cruise Ships Slated for Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:48:45 PDT

Carnival Corporation said Tuesday that it is building a $65 million cruise ship center in the Dominican Republic to draw ships to the Puerto Plata region for the first time in nearly 30 years. The...

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Hurtigruten New 2013 Norway Brochure Available

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:47:49 PDT

Hurtigruten’s 2013 Voyages feature classic itineraries, theme voyages and the incredibly popular Search for the Northern Lights. Order your brochure now, featuring NEW cruises: - Guided...

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Kate Gosselin Cruise Cancelled Like a Bad Reality Show

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:57:15 PDT

Can't say this it surprising! Like the Titanic, it was probably doomed from the start. "It" being the late summer Royal Caribbean cruise that was to feature TV reality star Kate Gosselin....

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RCI Winter 2013-14 Cruises Open for Booking

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:28:26 PDT

Royal Caribbean International has announced its winter 2013-2014 Caribbean cruise itineraries for the Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Navigator...

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New Orleans Launches New Cruise Booking Site

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:15:09 PDT

NewOrleans.com has launched a new cruise booking site connecting cruisers with the major cruise lines at the New Orleans port. The new sites blog will feature travel guides for cruise...

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Carnival Breeze Dining Choices and Sweepstakes

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:37:59 PDT

There's been so much buzz about the new Carnival Breeze - Making reservations for early 2013 ....................................... The Carnival Breeze will offer an array of culinary choices...

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Savings on 2013 All-Inclusive Crystal Cruises

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:15 PDT

In 2013, Crystal offers 64 extraordinary world-wide journeys to Australia & New Zealand, Asia, the Pacific Coast, the Caribbean, South America, New England & Canada, Northern Europe and the...

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Why Luxury Cruises Are Investing More In First Class Sections

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:25:17 PDT

Dennis Nienkerk, a luxury cruise specialist with Strong Travel Services in Dallas, recently returned from a week-long cruise on the Norwegian Epic, which sailed round-trip from...

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Norwegian Breakaway Three-Story Sports Complex

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:10 PDT

Norwegian Breakaway is featuring the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at...

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American Queen Arrives in Memphis for Christening

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:00 PDT

The Great American Steamboat Company’s American Queen arrived in its home port of Memphis after her first voyage up the Mississippi River since 2008. Originally built in 1995 by the Delta Queen...

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Crystal Features Billy Casper, Championship Golf Courses

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:30:03 PDT

Crystal Cruises has lined up 10 European championship golf courses for play this summer during two limited-access “Experiences of Discovery” golf-themed cruises. Hosted by...

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Hurtigruten Northern Lights Cruises

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:30:01 PDT

Natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis is the most fascinating display of colors nature can offer Watch the video and visit the SPECIAL NORTHERN LIGHTS SECTION via Hurtigruten's...

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Top 8 Theme Cruises of 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:30:00 PDT

Theme cruises aren't widely advertised and in fact, not advertised by the cruise lines at all in many instances. Most theme cruises are organized by travel agents, so you're not likely to...

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Holland American South American Fall 2012 Lineup

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:04:55 PDT

Holland America Line is offering exciting cruises to South America on ms Veendam, ms Maasdam and ms Prinsendam for the Fall Cruise Season of 2012. Itineraries range from 13 - 68 days, plus...

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Norwegian Getaway Makes Miami Home Port in 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:10:20 PDT

Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise brand to sail from Miami, and beginning Spring 2014, Norwegian Getaway will officially make Miami, Fla., its home port. Now under construction at Meyer...

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NCI Offers Free Kids Excursions

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:15:42 PDT

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering free shore excursions for children 12 and under when their families book a 2012 cruise through May 13. Teen-agers 13 to 17 years old will receive half-off shore...

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Crystal 2013 Experiences of Discovery Theme Cruises

noreply@blogger.com (Sue Thompson) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:50:00 PDT

Crystal Cruises next year will operate 14 “Experiences of Discovery” themes on 28 voyages, expanding the program with two new themes and more theme cruises overall. New themes include photography and...

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