tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29768906528414903532026-04-11T06:07:04.399-04:00Cruise DivaThe award-winning cruise travel news, information, and editorial blog.Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.comBlogger3997125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-61244376640227807002019-05-08T10:41:00.000-04:002019-05-08T10:41:24.004-04:00Around The World on HAL’s Amsterdam
by Georgina Cruz
Since the time of Magellan, people have dreamed about circumnavigating the planet. This winter my husband Humberto and I were privileged to do so for the fifth time on Holland America’s Amsterdam.A true circumnavigation, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale it was an epic voyage of 113 days visiting 45 ports—several for two days—on multiple continents and cruising along such diverseLinda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-6310699158481303592018-11-09T07:48:00.000-05:002018-11-09T07:48:14.854-05:00In Love With Crystal Symphony All Over Again
By Georgina Cruz
A fresh look and new features are typically the results whenever a ship goes through a redesign. But my husband Humberto and I had sailed on the Crystal Symphony five years ago and we had loved her just the way she was, so we were curious to see what had changed after her fall 2017 re-imagining. We got our opportunity when Humberto noticed that she would be doing a cruise fromLinda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-20106071797419262652018-09-09T13:23:00.000-04:002018-09-09T13:23:16.654-04:00Back-To-Back Cruises: Because Sometimes Once Is Not Enough
By Georgina Cruz
Whenever my husband Humberto and I go on a week-long or shorter cruise, we always feel that just when we are getting to know our way around our beautiful ship, it’s time to disembark! We recently came up with a solution: book back-to-back cruises! We had this eureka moment while we were sailing in the Southern Caribbean on Holland America’s Koningsdam this past winter. The Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-30614473498362087412018-07-29T15:31:00.001-04:002018-07-29T15:31:39.198-04:00A Cruise… “Cubed”By Georgina Cruz
Double the activities, triple the entertainment, quadruple the opportunities to rub elbows with celebrities and add special surprises and the result is a charter voyage. One could define charter voyages as “cruises that are cubed,” providing much more than regular cruises in the way of entertainment, activities, opportunities to mingle with artists and celebrities and enjoy Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-24721766195517270902018-05-07T11:07:00.000-04:002018-05-07T11:07:49.023-04:00An Epic Voyage On An Epic Ship: PrinsendamBy Georgina Cruz
The Grand Africa & Mediterranean voyage on Holland America’s Prinsendam, visiting ports in the Caribbean, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean, can best be described in one word: epic! Fifty-four days, 28 ports, including five overnight visits, offered opportunities for exploration and to get to know the cultures, history and flavors of regions in Africa and Europe.
Stops atLinda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-3037546353311364732018-03-04T11:01:00.001-05:002018-03-04T11:01:30.432-05:00Cruise Review: A Dream Come True For Families On The Disney DreamBy Georgina Cruz
Judging from my family, the future of the cruise industry is ensured: we started taking our daughter and grandsons on ships since they were toddlers and now they have grown accustomed to it—they keep asking us: “When are we going again?”
Our latest cruise with them was this winter on the 130,000-ton, 4,000 passenger Disney Dream, a ship that is ideal for families as it is fullLinda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-31369643733731396972018-01-23T11:07:00.001-05:002018-01-23T11:07:15.407-05:00Cruise Review: Holland America Line’s ms KoningsdamDouble Dutch Treat: The ABC Islands on Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam
By Georgina Cruz
Each January, after a hectic Christmas season, my husband Humberto and I book a cruise—for us it’s the best remedy against the post-holidays blahs after the cooking and entertaining: a great way to relax and enjoy some alone time. Our latest January escape was a 10-day Southern Caribbean Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-58911526148085053152017-12-29T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-29T00:01:07.884-05:00Carly Rae Jepsen To Perform Aboard Carnival Splendor in February 2018Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum, singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, who has sold more than 20 million singles worldwide, will perform a free concert aboard Carnival Splendor in February 2018, as part of the Carnival LIVE Concert Series.
While the concert is a departure from previous Carnival LIVE performances in that it is free and open to all guests sailing on Carnival Splendor’s Feb. Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-19326966035921107332017-12-28T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-28T00:22:06.911-05:00Silversea Schedules Culinary & Wine 'Enriched Voyages' for 2018 & 2019Luxury cruise line Silversea is serving up a new menu of 2018 and 2019 Enriched Voyages featuring enhanced onboard enrichment with a culinary or wine theme, including five sailings developed in partnership with The Peninsula Hotels.
"Our culinary and wine Enriched Voyages are a wonderful way to blend together fascinating destinations with a generous serving of cooking events and demonstrations Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-14778603766089187232017-12-27T01:00:00.000-05:002017-12-27T01:00:42.806-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Summer 2019 ItinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line has revealed the fleet’s lineup of summer 2019 itineraries, featuring some of the world’s hottest summer destinations. Norwegian’s signature cruising experience, which offers guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation, will be available around the globe with five ships sailing in Europe; three cruising to Alaska; two calling on Bermuda; as well as Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-48998179721487253192017-12-27T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-27T00:00:56.316-05:00Carnival Corporation Partners with Univision to Launch New Primetime Show–‘La Gran Sorpresa’Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest leisure travel company, has announced it is partnering with Univision Communications Inc.—the leading media company serving Hispanic America—to develop the first O·C·E·A·N primetime series. The show will air on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT / 7 p.m. CT beginning January 7 on the Univision Network.
‘La Gran Sorpresa’ (The Great Surprise) uses the power of Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-68356838240353405872017-12-26T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-26T00:00:15.822-05:00MSC Cruises Names MSC Seaside At Star-Studded Ceremony At PortMiami
Captain Scala, Sophia Loren & Pierfrancesco Vago
Cut the Ribbon to Christen MSC Seaside
Last Thursday, MSC Seaside, the ship that follows the sun, was named in a glittering ceremony by international screen legend and Godmother for all MSC Cruises' ships, Sophia Loren. MSC Seaside, already recognized as one of the more innovative cruise ships in the industry, is the second ship to be Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-76805319349138796862017-12-22T00:30:00.000-05:002017-12-22T00:30:05.708-05:00Celebrity Flora Celebrates Its Next Milestone
The ceremonial keel laying took place for Celebrity Flora in Tolkamer, Netherlands, setting the foundation for the ship's innovative new structure.
A 49.2 ton block was lifted in the air and a lucky coin was placed in the dock before the block was lowered into position. With the solid foundation in place, the building blocks can be joined together to create the ship of the future.
Leaders Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-21844523990035404742017-12-22T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-22T00:00:10.082-05:00Cruise Lines International Association Releases 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook & Cruise Travel TrendsCruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has released the 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook. The report offers an in-depth look at the cruise industry’s overall global economic impact as well as the trends impacting cruise travel in 2018.
Current data shows cruise travel is steadily on the rise with a projected 27.2 million Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-54833127030527975132017-12-21T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-21T00:01:52.395-05:00Princess Cruises Announces Largest-Ever Fall 2019 Deployment to Canada & New EnglandPrincess Cruises has released the 2019 Canada & New England season, featuring Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess on the cruise line's largest fall deployment and the opportunity to visit Greenland roundtrip from New York aboard Caribbean Princess.
The 2019 Canada & New England program includes three ships with 16 departures, visiting 16 destinations on seven unique itineraries with Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-56112901154318675342017-12-20T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-20T00:00:34.005-05:00Carnival Fascination To Undergo Multi-Million-Dollar Dry Dock Prior to Resuming Year-Round Service From San JuanCarnival Fascination will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar dry dock that will add a variety of popular food and beverage innovations, including Guy’s Burger Joint developed by Food Network star Guy Fieri, the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Cantina Mexican eatery, Cherry on Top sweets shop, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and a Bonsai Sushi Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-26423636720984974902017-12-19T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-19T00:02:49.152-05:00Princess Cruises Announces 2019 Japan Cruise ProgramPrincess Cruises announced its 2019 program featuring Japanese-built Diamond Princess returning for her sixth season, sailing roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama) and Kobe.
The March-November 2019 season features 60 departures on 40 unique itineraries, visiting 41 destinations in seven countries, more ports than ever before. Offerings include access to 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites and nine late Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-53444560991617010372017-12-18T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-18T00:00:16.850-05:00Viking Sun Sets Sail On First World Cruise
Viking celebrated the kickoff of its inaugural World Cruise on its fourth and newest ocean ship, Viking Sun last Friday, welcoming guests in Miami for the sold out 141-day itinerary.
Viking Sun will spend nearly the next five months on the World Cruise, which spans five continents, 35 countries and 64 ports. During this journey from Miami to London, guests will first explore Cuba and the Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-48481851622460542072017-12-15T00:30:00.000-05:002017-12-15T00:31:04.135-05:00Grand Celebration Sailing Dec 23 with Enhancements; New Second Ship Name and ItineraryBahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the only Line with a two-night cruise departing year-round from the Port of Palm Beach, announced this week that Grand Celebration will set sail with several new guest-focused enhancements, including a new adult-only area, a revitalized casino, and specialty coffee and juice bar. The ship will return to its regularly scheduled two-night sailings just in time for the Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-51331828901248288892017-12-15T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-15T00:00:13.421-05:00Carnival Cruise Line is Bringing Island Warmth to Chilly New York City in a 'Scent-Sational' Way With winter approaching, now is the time for consumers to start thinking about an escape from the cold and begin planning their next Caribbean vacation.
To celebrate the Caribbean’s stunning island destinations and promote the launch of its newest ship, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Cruise Line captured and canned real island air from tropical ports of call and invited New Yorkers to stop and Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-2814525462705490282017-12-14T00:30:00.000-05:002017-12-14T00:30:04.339-05:00Crystal River Cruises Unveils Comprehensive New Collection Of Curated Destination ExperiencesCrystal River Cruises announced details of its new collection of destination experiences for voyages along Europe's Danube, Rhine and Main rivers. Debuting in 2018, the newly added offerings focus on authenticity and are tailored to travelers' individual interests, featuring smaller group sizes and unique details. Nearly 200 enriching excursions are included, with additional pursuits also Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-77999121074382217742017-12-14T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-14T00:01:05.204-05:00Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam Scores 13th Consecutive Perfect Score of 100 on United States Public Health Inspection For Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam, 13 proved to be a lucky number with the ship recently earning its 13th consecutive perfect score of 100 on a surprise routine United States Public Health (USPH) inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the third perfect score for Eurodam in 2017 and continues the six-year run of perfect scores that is still Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-73965381445806524962017-12-13T01:00:00.000-05:002017-12-13T01:00:03.236-05:00MSC Cruises Announces Ricky Martin, Andrea Bocelli and More for U.S. Naming Ceremony CelebrationMSC Cruises has announced the line-up for the official launch and Naming Ceremony of MSC Seaside, which will be held on December 21st in PortMiami. As part of the traditional Naming Ceremony that is held for every new ship, MSC will welcome special guests and entertainment, Miami authorities, global media, and key partners from across the travel industry. For this very special Miami launch, MSC Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-29066918306679159552017-12-13T00:00:00.000-05:002017-12-13T00:00:22.164-05:00Leave No Sight Unseen: Celebrity Cruises Unveils New Sailings for Upcoming 2019-20 Season
Celebrity Cruises continues to open up the world with the continent-spanning unveiling of the brand’s new sailings to some of the most dynamic ports across the globe. With more sailings to iconic locales in Asia, including India and Dubai, Australia, and North, South, and Central America, there’s an option for anyone and everyone onboard Celebrity’s fleet. This reveal wraps up Celebrity’s Linda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976890652841490353.post-10630999016585894992017-12-12T01:00:00.000-05:002017-12-12T01:00:27.809-05:00Holland America Line Celebrates a Milestone for Newbuild Nieuw StatendamIn anticipation of the upcoming float-out of ms Nieuw Statendam, Holland America Line held the ship’s coin ceremony last week at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. Following Italian shipbuilding tradition, Anne Marie Bartels, a member of Holland America Line’s esteemed President’s Club, served as the ship’s Madrina and participated in the festivities.
During the coin ceremony, observed toLinda Coffman, AKA Cruise Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424715335188751361noreply@blogger.com2