Norwegian Cruise Line [NCL] and American Express Credit Cards are offering a $100 to $300 on-board credit (per stateroom) on certain categories on any NCL cruise of 5 nights or longer. Deluxe Balconies/ Mini-Suites are eligible for a $100 credit and Suites and Villas for a $300 credit. Cruise must be booked between 02/01/2011 and [...]
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Princess Cruises February 3-Day Cruise Sale 2/16 to 2/18
Princess is offering onboard credits of $25, $50 or $100 per stateroom (depending on category and/or length of sailing) for select sailings booked during this sale. This sale features select 2011 departures from the ports of New York and San Francisco. Destinations include Alaska, Canada/New England, Bermuda and the Eastern Caribbean, and more. As always, [...]
Part 3: Emerald Princess Cruise – Getting There
Well, I have to say this was a very nice cruise. I have a lot I could write about and I’m going to try to keep from jumping around too much. The last few cruises we have taken we have not used the cruise line’s cruise/air packages for various reasons – mostly because we had [...]
Royal Caribbean Increases Recommended Gratuities
Royal Caribbean Increases Recommended Gratuities December 09, 2010 10:49 AM Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the recommended gratuities guideline for sailings that commence on or after July 1. The new recommended daily gratuities for dining staff and housekeeping staff will be a total of $11.65 per guest per day, up from $9.75, and $13.90 per [...]
No More Cruises From Philly?
Word is that Philly is shutting down the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal. Travel Pulse reported this week that Delaware River Port Authority will probably decide later this month to “get out of the cruise business”. I can’t say as I blame them. there have not been many cruises out of Philadelphia for quite some time now. [...]
Cruise Passengers Robbed on St. Kitts While We Were There
OK, so this is not exactly a first hand account. We were not robbed and no one on our ship was robbed. We were on the island and we were with passengers from the Celebrity Mercury at the time of the robbery however we did not find out the details until we were back on [...]
Our Cruise On The Emerald Princess – Part 2: Last Minute Preparations
In Part 1 I went over how we ended up choosing this cruise. How Marilyn found it while doing research for one of her clients. I suppose that is another one of the advantages to working with a Professional Cruise Agent, when they are looking for cruises for other people they find dozens of “hidden [...]
Our Southern Caribbean Cruise on the Emerald Princess – Part 1
In just a few days (five to be exact) Marilyn and I will be boarding the Emerald Princess at Ft. Lauderdale’s Port Everglades for a 10-Day cruise to the Southern Caribbean. Over the next few weeks we will be kicking off the new web site with some insights, information and opinions about Princess, the Emerald [...]
Cunard’s Grand Celebration – Up to 25% off in the Mediterranean
For a limited time, Cunard cruise line is offering savings of up to 25% off their Early Booking Fares on select 2011 Queen Victoria 12 night Mediterranean cruises. Call us at 1-800-720-7245 for details. Select sailings and categories only, other restrictions apply.
Princess Caribbean Super Sale Ends October 31st
The relaxed alternative in the Caribbean. Discover paradise instead of pandemonium when you sail with Princess — the relaxed alternative in the Caribbean. Right now, you can enjoy an extraordinary vacation to these tropical carefree islands from just $399. Imagine sailing on a spectacular ship where warm, welcoming service, cuisine freshly prepared from scratch and [...]
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Grand Princess to Loose Distinctive Skywalker Nightclub
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Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao as Easy to Cruise to as ABC
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Holland America Line Expands its 2011 Group Amenities Program to Include 41 Amenities
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NCL IPO in 2011?
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Deal of the Day: NCL/Amex Onboard Credit Offer
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European Cruise Prices Lower In 2011?
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Deal of the Day: NCL/Amex Onboard Credit Offer
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Holland America Line Expands its 2011 Group Amenities Program to Include 41 Amenities
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Princess Cruises February 3-Day Cruise Sale 2/16 to 2/18
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Grand Princess to Loose Distinctive Skywalker Nightclub