For Carnival Corp. and its brands, 2020 will be a crucial year in Alaska. The company’s Holland America Line and Princess Cruises brands account for half of all cruise capacity in the Last Frontier, but they underperformed their peers last year, as…
The United States Coast Guard “stretched the range” of its normal parameters to successfully rescue a man who suffered a medical emergency aboard a Carnival ship. The dramatic incident took place Thursday. The Coast Guard received a distress call from the Carnival…
Port of Southampton is expecting a record number of cruise ships to make maiden calls this year. In 2020, the port will see 14 maiden calls from cruise vessels. This is an increase from the 11 new ships seen in 2019 and…
Will you stick to your New Year’s resolution this year? What if there was a free cruise in it for you if you did? Holland America Line and fitness company Daily Burn are here to help. The two companies have teamed up to…
Disney Cruise Line is offering travelers who book their voyage by February 14 the chance to pay only half of the required deposit on the day they make their reservation. To qualify for the 50 percent discount, travelers must book a four-night…
Connie Flores and her husband Alvin Flores say they were “feasted on” during a cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico in November. According to NBC San Diego, the couple were travelling on the Emerald Princess ship to celebrate their anniversary over Thanksgiving…
Travellers seeking an all-inclusive holiday may turn to a cruise ship for a trip that encompasses a variety of destinations along with a wide selection of food, drinks, and entertainment. While a huge chunk of the trip may be spent enjoying cocktails…
With its annual influx of 25 million tourists, Venice naturally offers a ton of restaurant choices to any pre- and post-cruise guests. But some offer a mediocre or overpriced experience, with a side order of assembly-line service. On the other end of…
It was nearing the dinner hour on our Antarctic cruise and our ship, the Le Lyrial, was gliding through a broad, sunlit channel filled with small chunks of ice and snow derived from bigger icebergs. Then, over the speakers, came the voice…
It was nearing the dinner hour on our Antarctic cruise and our ship, the Le Lyrial, was gliding through a broad, sunlit channel filled with small chunks of ice and snow derived from bigger icebergs. Then, over the speakers, came the voice…