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Feb 27

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose: Windstar Cruises

Hello from Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands.  If you’re following along on the Windstar Cruises & Porthole Magazine Caribbean Celebration, the last post here was all about Barbuda.  I’ll move along from that truly meaningful port of Read More …

Feb 27

Are There Cruises for Hikers?

Do you love to hike? Are you also looking for a cruise vacation? Well, do we have good news for you! Even though over 20 million people were set to hit the high seas last year, not all of those millions of cruisers knew exactly how to take full advantage of their time on board. In fact, …

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Feb 27

Photos from Spectrum of the Seas leaving her dock

Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship floated out of its Meyer Werft shipyard, and we have a first look at what the ship looks like lit up at night.

Feb 27

TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures Of The Golden Pharaoh Presented By Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises, known for its destination focused cruising and culturally enriching experiences, announces it will be the presenting sponsor of the London leg of the TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh world tour.  Produced by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities…Read more ›

Feb 26

Royal Caribbean puts finishing touches on Navigator of the Seas amplification

Royal Caribbean is just about complete with their $115 million amplification and the cruise line has provided a look at their team hard at work finishing up the work.

Feb 26

Royal Caribbean Cruises named one of the 2019 World's Most Ethical Companies for fourth year in a row

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fourth year in a row.

Feb 26

Tips for Easing Your First-Time Cruise Anxiety

Are you about to schedule your first cruise vacation but can’t seem to ease your cruise anxiety? You are not alone. AllianzGlobal conducted a survey and found 53 percent of the respondents avoided cruising based on worries related to high-profile ship-related incidents, fear of contracting an airborne illness or become seasick, fear of a catastrophic wreck, …

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Feb 26

Unexpected Windstar Port Call Brings Help, Understanding

Antigua and Barbuda, we have been there before as have many of you reading this today.  Not included on a standard Eastern or Western Caribbean sailing, it takes a while to get here.  Southern or Exotic Caribbean itineraries may include Read More …

Feb 26

TRAVEL TIPS: Explore the Big Blue with Sea Trek in Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten is surely an interesting place to visit. The small island is divided into two with Sint Maarten (Dutch) occupying the southern half, while Saint Martin (French), occupies the northern portion. Hispaniola is the only other island divided into two countries: the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Consider Sint Maarten a double treat since the …

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Feb 25

Aerial photos of revitalized Navigator of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s revitalized Navigator of the Seas arrived in PortMiami earlier today after a multi-million dollar upgrade, and here is a look some of the pool deck changes as soon from the air.