WHY VIKING CRUISES HAS RISEN IN THE RANKS
In years past, Viking Cruises was considered a company that has been around for a long time but not very innovative. The company’s fleet of river ships were outdated and considered by many travelers as just a means to travel... Read More →
THE LATEST CRUISE NEWS
Cruise news is not about cruise promotions or cruise deals. But please feel free to call us for all your travel wishes. The most requested destinations for 2018 are Italy, The Mediterranean, Ireland/Scotland ,U.S. riverboats and European River Cruises. There... Read More →
Beware of Misleading Cruise Promotions on the Internet
Not a day goes by without us receiving an inquiry regarding confusing cruise promotions that clients are finding from Internet searches, other travel agency websites, emails in your inbox and brochures sent by the cruise lines. If you Google a... Read More →
Cruise Ships in Danger of Overcrowding Ports
I have been to many cruise ports around the world. Many of the most popular cruise destinations I have traveled to are filled to the brim with tourists from around the world, immersing in the cultural experiences, unique local eateries... Read More →
It takes a Certain Kind of Traveler for Very Small Cruise Ships
In my blog post on July 13 I discussed small cruise ships. The ships from Seabourn , Oceania, Viking, Regent, Silversea and Crystal appeal to those of you that appreciate the more intimate, luxury atmosphere of traveling without all the bells and whistles that the large cruise ships tout. How... Read More →
Small Cruise Ships. Smaller Cruise Ships. Smallest Cruise Ships
Often, I get asked by my clients to find them a cruise on a small cruise ship. Clients may have an idea in their mind what they are referring to as a “small” cruise ship. Compared to all the mega-ships... Read More →
What’s Up with Celebrity Cruises?
Celebrity Cruises is the “premium” cruise line of Royal Caribbean. What makes Celebrity premium? Their fleet of “Solstice Class” ships, which includes the original Solstice, the Equinox, the Eclipse, the Silhouette, and the newest, Reflection, have been rated by consumers... Read More →
Book Cruises Early vs Last Minute Deals
This subject comes up more often as travelers are overwhelmed with promotions for cruises, both by email and by brochures in their mail box. Yes, we still have physical mailboxes, until Amazon or Tesla figures out something different. What is the... Read More →
What’s All the Buzz about Viking Cruises
This discussion is about how one company’s plans to dominate the river cruise, and now the ocean cruise segment, has evolved. More than likely, you have seen all the advertising that Viking has been promoting. If you are not on... Read More →
The Advantages of Cruises from Miami
Miami is a home port for many of the world’s most notable cruise lines, including, but not limited to, Oceania Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, , Crystal Cruises,Seabourn, Azamara and Regent Seven Seas. Time is valuable. Itineraries... Read More →