From its newest ship, Star Princess, to its oldest ship, Grand Princess, Princess Cruises delivers an enjoyable, almost old-fashioned cruising experience. The focus is on spectacular service, world-class amenities and a relaxing, enjoyable time — not flashy features like the first roller coaster at sea or the first go-karting track at sea. If you find the big
On April 10, 2025, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that it recorded over 165,000 passenger movements in March of this year. Passenger movements are categorized as the number of cruise passengers either boarding or disembarking from a ship. The previous record was set in March of 2023 when the port had just
What do you like best about a balcony stateroom on your cruise? That first morning cup of coffee watching the sunrise? Or how about a mid-afternoon nap in your private lounge chair? For me, it’s wildlife watching for dolphins, flying fish, and magnificent frigatebirds. What no one enjoys, however, is smelling another guest’s cigarette smoke
Norwegian Cruise Line boasts 20 ships in its ever-growing fleet, spread across seven major classes: Sun, Dawn, Jewel, Breakaway, Breakaway Plus, Prima and Prima Plus class. (Technically, Norwegian Epic, Pride of America and Norwegian Spirit stand apart in their own, independent classes.) Each class is unique in its own way, with ships that may cater best to different kinds
Water features can be nice unless they are the product of a major issue! This happened to be the case earlier this week when the 3,660 passenger Sky Princess experienced flooding after a pipe burst on deck seven on April 8, 2025. This caused water from the Sky Pool to pour down several decks, and
Princess Cruises’ newest and biggest ship, Sun Princess, is shifting her deployment plans a bit and her March 19, 2026 departure has now been cancelled. Impacted guests have been notified of the cancellation, but without any details as to why the voyage will no longer take place. “Please be advised that due to changes in
On April 10, 2025, while docked in Lyttelton, New Zealand, the 129,500 gross ton Celebrity Edge emitted a cloud of fumes that was alarming to locals. Home to just 2,859 residents, the small port town enjoys the economic boost from the rise of cruise tourism in the area. In February 2011, a powerful earthquake in
Time flies, and here it is, Alaska cruise season once again. At the busy Port of Seattle, a major homeport for voyages to The Great Land, the season officially kicks off with the arrival of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss on April 12, 2025. Adding to the celebratory atmosphere at the port is the launch
At least one cruise line is crying foul after Hawaii lawmakers approved measures that would charge a head tax on cruise guests visiting the destination and/or expand the state’s accommodations tax to include cruise ships. Either way, the moves would add to the cost of voyages that call at any port in the Hawaiian Islands
Toilet paper would seem to be a rather personal and intimate choice, but cruise travelers know they get no choice on such amenities. The toilet paper provided onboard cruise ships can be – shall we say – less than luxurious (even in suites!), but one common solution should not be used onboard or else multiple
MSC World America made a splash in Miami, arriving at MSC Cruises’ brand-new cruise terminal on April 7, 2025, and then welcoming an invited group of industry insiders, travel advisors, and journalists to be the first to experience the ship on a 3-night preview cruise. The special voyage launched on April 9, 2025, was a star-studded
Holland America Line has just announced that it is extending its 2026 European season by six weeks. Cruisers now have four additional voyages to choose from on the 99,500 gross ton Nieuw Statendam, which will be between 7- and 15-nights long. Paul Grigsby, Vice President of Deployment for Holland America Line, emphasized the importance of
