Here’s an update on what to expect from the latest Royal Caribbean ships: Princess’s new ship, the Royal Princess (premiering next month) will be offering Canada/New England cruises from New York commencing in the fall of 2014. Four seven-day itineraries will be offered on the ship (the largest to sail the route); they will be … Read more
Have you ever wondered what a new ship christening entails? I am pleased to pass along information from a friend of mine- because Jeffrey is an expert Viking River Cruise world, he had the privilege of being invited to this Viking River’s most recent christening day. Here’s what he had to say about March 2013ÔÇ▓s … Read more
Viking River Cruises recently christened a record-breaking 10 ships in a ceremony in Amsterdam. In conjunction, they named 10 women as Godmothers, and here is some information about elite few that were chosen, straight from the line. “With cultural enrichment and privileged access at the heart of every experience Viking offers its guests, 10 women … Read more
Last week, I did some posts about Princess’s new ship, the Royal Princess. The ship sounds fantastic, so out of curiosity, I did some pricing on her voyages, and set a $3000 per person budget to see what was offered. Here’s what I found out. This summer, the Royal Princess is doing 12-day Mediterranean sailings … Read more
The new ships coming out this year have some new and interesting features, and the Royal Princess, debuting in June, is no exception. There’s lots of information available from the line, so today I’ll provide you with what they’re telling us about the new ship’s accommodations and technology: 1. Princess’ Greenest Ship – Royal Princess … Read more
NCL’s latest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled to set sail next month, in April 2013. We’ve heard a lot about this ship, but here are some fun facts you might not know: The ship’s signature hull artwork was designed by pop icon Peter Max, termed “America’s Most Collected Artist”. The Norwegian Breakaway’s construction meets … Read more
For those of us who love to cruise, inaugural cruises rate high on the to-do-experience list. These elite voyages often involve champagne christenings, celebrity godmothers and brand-new ship facilities and amenities. We receive so many questions about these voyages we thought we would add a new section so you will always know about upcoming inaugural … Read more
According to recent reports, Royal Caribbean International has trademarked six potential ship names. They apparently filed trademark applications in early November 2012 for the names Anthem of the Seas, Passion of the Seas, Vantage of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas and Pulse of the Seas. Does this mean they have … Read more
The cruise lines, as usual, have so much to offer with their new ships, and 2011 has certainly delivered a robust crop of new vessels. These bold new ships showcase innovations, itineraries and amenities that take the traditional cruise vacation to a whole new level. So what do the most recent ocean faring ships to … Read more