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Royal Caribbean invests in biometrics to streamline check-in and boarding for cruises

Royal Caribbean has partnered with an industry leader in the field of biometrics to provide frictionless arrivals for guests in the boarding procedure.

2019 Holland America Culinary Cruises: Dates, Details

Holland America Line has announced dates for the 2019 Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises. Tapping the talents of their popular Culinary Council, Master Mixologist and the line’s winemaker partners, Holland America continues their global influence in every dining venue across Holland America Read More …

15 Celebrity Edge Favorite Features

Just off a quick two-day preview sailing of Celebrity Cruises new Celebrity Edge, I have a number of favorite features.  There will be more as we commonly find on most new ships.  This is especially true with the first vessel Read More …

Spotted: Casino and slot play credits for pre-cruise purchase

Royal Caribbean recently added a new casino and slot play pre-cruise purchase option to its Cruise Planner site.

TRAVEL TIPS: Going to Goa

Goa is probably best known as India’s place to party, but this small state is packed with beauty and history. Goa has been through many changes, and each phase of its history is still engrained in its modern-day culture. India’s smallest state was once a Portuguese colony, and then it became hippie paradise in the 1960s before …

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To River Cruise, Or Not To River Cruise: That Is The Question

River cruising is more popular than ever before, but is it really for me? I’m still not entirely sure, but I am open to the possibility of experiencing a new way to travel by water. To river cruise, or not…Read more ›

Royal Caribbean to introduce bid-based stateroom upgrade program

Royal Caribbean is introducing a new bid-based stateroom upgrade program, known as RoyalUp.

Royal Caribbean offering fixed price pre-cruise menu option for Izumi

Guests looking to dine at Izumi can choose from a new option prior to their cruise that allows them to enjoy prix-fixe menu.