News & Features

Cruise Preview: Royal Caribbean's New Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean unveiled the designs, plans, and amenities of their newest ship, Quantum of the Seas, yesterday in New York alongside the ship's godmother Kristin Chenoweth. Read more

Posted by Doug Stallings on April 17, 2013 at 8:58:18 AM EDT Tagged: Royal Caribbean Cruises, Cruise Lines, Cruises, News
10 Mistakes First-Time Cruisers Make

There's no such thing as beginner's luck in cruising... Read about these 10 most common mistakes that first-time cruisers make so you can avoid them. Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on April 15, 2013 at 11:25:34 AM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Tips
Visit Downton Abbey (Er, Highclere Castle) with European Waterways

Why wait for season 4 of Downton Abbey when you can cruise the River Thames with European Waterways to tour Highclere Castle, where the series is filmed in England? Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on April 12, 2013 at 1:44:17 PM EDT Tagged: Downton Abbey, Cruise Lines, Cruises, England
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, to Christen Royal Princess Ship

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, will christen the Royal Princess—the first new ship from Princess Cruises in five years—on June 13 in Southampton, England. Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on April 10, 2013 at 1:55:06 PM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, News, Events, Princess Cruise Lines
7 Great European River Cruises for 2013

Forget what you know about huge Caribbean cruises and consider a ride on the tranquil ships that sail past castles and through wine regions along Europe's most scenic waterways. Read more

Posted by Elissa Richard on April 08, 2013 at 11:24:51 AM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Europe, River Cruise Ships
6 Bahamas Cruise Getaways for Memorial Day Weekend

Don't settle for a backyard barbecue this Memorial Day. Instead, grab your friends and head to the Bahamas for a three-, four-, or seven-night island itinerary. Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on April 05, 2013 at 11:25:44 AM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Holidays, Cruises, Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Introduces Guppies Program for Under 3s

Whether you want to bond with your little ones on vacation or get some alone time with your spouse, Norwegian Cruise Line's Splash Academy has an activity that's right for your family. Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on April 02, 2013 at 1:55:04 PM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Children, Family Travel, Norwegian Cruise Line
Lindblad Buys Orion Expedition Cruises

Lindblad Expeditions sets its sights on new itineraries and buys Orion Expedition Cruises to offer journeys to Western Australia, Papua New Guinea, Borneo, and Southeast Asia. Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on March 18, 2013 at 2:00:51 PM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, News, Orion Expedition Cruises
Carnival Legend Suffers Mechanical Problems, Skips Port

They say bad things happen in threes. And for Carnival Cruises, that would be a good thing. Their Carnival Legend ship is the third in a month to suffer mechanical problems at sea. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on March 15, 2013 at 3:09:07 PM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Carnival Cruises, News
Carnival Dream Ship Stuck in St. Maarten

After the Carnival Triumph stranded passengers in the Gulf of Mexico last month due to fire damage, the Carnival Dream has experienced technical issues, stranding passengers again, this time in St. Maarten. Read more

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on March 14, 2013 at 4:25:45 PM EDT Tagged: Carnival Cruises, News