Azamara Cruises has announced sweeping upgrades and enhancements to its on-board program plus the addition of more overnight stays in port and unique shore excursions. […]
Author: James K
From bustling Caribbean ports to remote Arctic harbors, James explores and documents what travelers can expect ashore culture, history, sustainability, and local tourism impact.
Will 2010 Cruise Prices Go Up?
If you took a cruise this year because fares were too low to pass up, the chances are you’ll be equally tempted in 2010. And […]
2009: The Year of Steep Cruise Discounts
Like many Americans, my family skipped exchanging gifts this year, which is a good thing since I have a bit more money to buy a […]
The Unstable Economy Means Lots of Cruise Bargains
Like most of us, I’ve become accustomed to bad news about the economy. Therefore, it was hardly surprising to learn today that consumer confidence is […]
Steep Cruise Discounts For Veterans At Bestfares
Effective Nov. 11, the discount travel company Best Fares is having a special sale on Carnival cruises for veterans and active military, as well as […]
Amazing But True Stories of the Cruise Industry!
I’ve been covering the cruise industry since 1993 and prior to that, worked at Cunard Line. Over the years I’ve collected stories of events that […]
When is a Ship too Big?
A few years ago, I never thought any ship would surpass Royal Caribbean’s 3,500-passenger Voyager-class ships in size. Cunard Line’s 148,528-ton Queen Mary 2 was […]
25 Tips to Ensure Valium-free Cruising
I’ll show you mine if you show me yours! Here are my cruise tips for saving wear and tear on body and soul. I’d love […]
The Camilla Curse, Another Antarctica Incident
Since the cruise industry takes the week between Christmas and New Years as vacation, I must rely on the general media for news. Cruise ships […]
Tips For Getting The Hottest Cruise Deals In 2008
Will 2008 turn out to be a banner year for cruise deals? Well, it won’t top 2001/2002 when cruise companies practically had to pay people […]