One after another, various cruise lines have been suspending operation in light of the coronavirus global pandemic. Now, NCL is the first of the "big three" cruise lines has announced they're going to stop sailing all three brands - Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. read more
Video: If you've canceled a cruise because of coronavirus (or if it's been canceled for you), you've likely been given a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) but it may not be clear how those work. There are also a ton of wild price drops lately, largely related to the pandemic situation. In this video, we make sure you understand what your options are, so you're prepared to make the most out of your next cruise bookings. read more
A few months ago Princess Cruises ran a sale called "Best Sale Ever" where many sailings included the option to bundle Wi-Fi, drinks, and gratuities with your fare - at significant savings compared to booking these things independent of your fare. It must have been quite successful, as it now seems it might be a more permanent option... read more
With many people questioning their upcoming travel plans because of coronavirus, multiple cruise lines have begun temporarily updating their cancellation policies, allowing guests to cancel without significant penalty. Some lines are even incentivizing guests to keep their reservations... read more
Celebrity Cruises notified guests and travel partners of new screenings to help reduce the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 to other guests and crewmembers. read more
Some like paying as you go, others swear by drink packages and other pre-paid amenities. While Virgin Voyages works a bit differently, you may be able to have a few drinks (or more) without breaking the bank. Here's how... read more
If you're as excited as we are about Scarlet Lady then you'll be happy to see we've compiled a number of the menus from restaurants on Virgin Voyages' first ship, along with descriptions, and a number of actual photos from onboard restaurants - not just renderings. Check out the gallery at very the bottom for even more renderings as well as actual photos of the venues.. read more
In January of 2020 we sailed on Brilliance of the Seas for four nights. In this video we go deck by deck showing off a number of the public spaces and offering up our thoughts... read more
Virgin Voyages sets sail with passengers for the first time in less than two months, and they're sharing a little bit more about how you'll get things done on-board: with marine plastic. While it's no surprise that this paradigm-breaking brand will use technology to enhance guest experiences, there are a few interesting new twists with "The Band"... read more
Recently, Celebrity announced in an abundance of caution related to coronavirus, they'd be canceling all remaining Celebrity Millennium sailings in Asia for this season. This means they've added several five night Pacific Northwest and eleven night Alaska sailings, offering amazing opportunities to sail on a newly Revolutionized ship at great rates. How great? In some cases, we're talking about suites for under $152 pp/pn...