Thankfully it is still safe without her driving the cruise liner. “One of the questions I get asked frequently when walking around the ship is “if you’re here, then who is driving?”, assuming that I live on the bridge,” she …
With UK cruise passenger numbers expected to crest the two million mark before the close of 2018 and the country firmly established as Europe’s second largest cruise market behind Germany, the last few years have overseen drastic improvements to a …
Move over, Southampton: these six cruise ports want to steal your crown Read more »
American man William Coates and his wife had booked a 14-day Holland America Line cruise through Japan, South Korea and China on the Westerdam cruise ship in October. (Holland America Line) A confused couple was booted off their cruise and left stranded …
‘Embarrassed’ couple kicked off cruise ship for booking error: ‘We couldn’t believe it’ Read more »
BAHAMAS — A waitress on the new Celebrity Edge cruise ship stood at my side in the Eden lounge and asked if I could explain the entertainment to her. Well, OK. I looked down from my vantage point and saw …
This ship wants to make millennials like cruises Read more »
Cruising is a vacation option packed with value. Included in your cruise fare are meals in the main dining room and many casual venues on board, as well as your cabin, and most entertainment and onboard activities. Specialty dining restaurants …
Specialty dining on cruises elevates your culinary experiences Read more »
Last week, Travel Agent’s cruise editor, Susan J. Young, provided initial opinions on the design, spaces and features of Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Edge. This week, we provide first-hand feedback from several front-line agents or consortia/host/franchise executives who also sailed on …
Agents, Trade Executives Give Their "Take" on Celebrity Edge Read more »
As part of the Cruise Planners Annual Convention, Lee Boughan sailed on the “edgiest” ship at sea Sailing on the inaugural launches of the latest cruise ships is an honor reserved for top travel industry insiders. This year Apopka travel agent …
Apopka travel agent among first to experience newest cruise ship Celebrity Edge Read more »
It’s been another busy week on news for new cruise ships. In the luxury sector, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced the name for its first ship: the Azora, a Spanish word derived from “azure” and “azul” and meant to reflect …
This Week in Cruise: New Ship Updates From Ritz-Carlton, Carnival and Celebrity Read more »
PortMiami has a new bragging right. In addition to being the base for the cruise capital of the world, the port set a one-day record Sunday for passenger traffic. The port greeted a whopping 52,000 cruise ship passengers from nine …
Miami’s cruise ship port has 52,000 reasons to celebrate Read more »
This deal is nothing to kid about. SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System) is running a promotion to let kids 11 and under fly free (though you do have to pay the applicable taxes and fees), when accompanied by a paying adult. …
This airline is offering free plane tickets to kids Read more »