In the world of cruising, gratuities and service charges are the apex controversy. Many of the biggest cruise lines, including Carnival, Princess and Norwegian, automatically add to passenger bills, saying that money will be passed on to crew members in recognition of …
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Virgin Voyages’ first ship is one step closer to setting sail! Scarlet Lady, the first vessel introduced by the adults-only, all-inclusive cruise line is preparing for its maiden voyage on April 1, 2020, after successfully completing sea trials in November, …
Joan and Reggie Thompson have taken their family on several cruises. They know to leave hours of extra time for their flight to the port city. But on a recent trip, even five hours of padding wasn’t enough, as their …
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THE best cruise ships of 2019 have been named by experts at Cruise Critic. Among the winners are ships that cater to families, first timers, solo travellers and ones that offer great value for money. Saga’s Spirit of Discovery was …
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With Australia and New Zealand being so vast and patchily populated, some of their major highlights are remote and not easy to get to. The answer? Choose a cruise that puts less accessible spots within reach. From Milford Sound and …
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Coheed And Cambria are the latest band to have their own cruise, though it seems like they’re planning a lot of cool stuff for fans. Coheed’s shows will consist of early songs and deep cuts, while around the cruise will be …
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Under the deal approved Wednesday, Viking Cruises, the world’s largest cruise line, will be able to dock at River Heritage Park as early as 2022. Viking will pay the city $1.00 per passenger as well as up to $25,000 for …
Many cruises are based on themes, music included. But can you get more melodious than a cruise between two of the greatest musical cities in America? American Cruise Lines today announced brand new Music Cities cruises between Nashville and Memphis, …
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This year’s Cruise Planners Convention took a cue from “Mission Impossible.” While the intro mirrored the movie, with Founder and CEO Michelle Fee rock-climbing à la Tom Cruise, the title takes a liberty to drive home the point to travel …
Daniel Schaefer is the CEO of Sea Cloud Cruises, which operates two tall ships and is building a third scheduled to launch next year. The line, based in Hamburg, Germany, sails primarily in the Mediterranean, the Baltic and the Caribbean. …
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