For those eagerly planning their 2023 getaway, Princess Cruises’ “Best Sale Ever” is back and better than ever. Guests will receive up to 35% off cruise fares, up to $150 onboard spending money and more—and, if they purchase Princess Plus or Premier, the savings are even greater. The sale, which includes discounts on all cruises and cruisetours, runs […]

Carnival Cruises from New York are getting a big boost from the new Carnival Venezia. The new Carnival cruise ship will sail year ‘round from New York to points around the Atlantic and beyond.  While these will be cruises from New York, the Carnival Venezia’s Lido deck is modeled after the Italian Riviera. It boasts […]

Holland America Line is sailing into the annual “wave” cruise-booking season with a “Time of Your Life” offer that makes cruising an even more valuable vacation. From Dec. 14, 2022, through Feb. 28, 2023, guests who book select summer 2023 to spring 2024 cruises receive a free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts, free fares for kids and reduced deposits — plus […]

Celebrity Solstice is cruising into action as cruise lines bring their fleets back into service. Some vessels’ scheduled for homeports abroad are relocate where original schedules and itineraries may not practical – or necessarily desirable – right now. Thus, companies are deploying their ships to new locations that make business sense for them. Celebrity Solstice […]

Japanese ports are about to get busy again as Americans head to Japan on new cruising schedules. Following the recent decision by the Japanese government to allow the return of international cruise ships to the country, Princess Cruises has announced it will begin homeport sailing in Japan starting March 15, 2023, and showcasing its trademarked MedallionClass service in Japan for the first […]

Cruise travel insurance comes into question as a would-be vacationer buys a “cancel for any reason” protection plan for his upcoming cruise. But when he has to cancel, he finds the protection plan he purchased to be virtually worthless. What went wrong? PROBLEM: I had to cancel my American Cruise Lines cruise from Memphis to New Orleans […]

For cruisers looking for a last-minute holiday vacation, or planning their spring or summer adventures, the Black Friday Sale from Princess Cruises has arrived. From Nov. 22 through Nov. 30, guests can choose from 60 sailings under $60 per day (per guest), and 100’s more sailings under $100 per day (per guest), taking travelers to Alaska, the California Coast, the Caribbean, Panama Canal and […]