There’s a reason why the default destination is a “Caribbean” cruise. You don’t hear people talking about a European cruise with the same frequency…nor Alaska…nor even Mediterranean. With weather that is rarely an issue, the Caribbean is home to 40 per cent of the cruise business. That’s why it should surprise nobody that, as reported… Continue reading Great Time To Go Caribbean Cruising
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From '57 Chevs to Formula One
Three things you might not have heard from the cruise world… 1. Star Clippers, which has a fleet of three ships, offers passengers a look at diametrically opposed worlds. Its flagship Royal Clipper regularly makes runs to and from Cuba, with either Panama or St. Maarten at the other end. Its Star Flyer next year will take… Continue reading From '57 Chevs to Formula One
Alaska on Verge of Another Crisis
There's an interesting law being enacted in Alaska (yes, another one) this year that could impact the cruise industry. Specifically, it could impact how much your cruise costs to visit the 49th state. It has to do with clean (and more expensive) fuel, and it can get a bit complex, so we'll give you the… Continue reading Alaska on Verge of Another Crisis
National Cruise Vacation Week
Time is running out. Isn't it always? This time it's for taking advantage of cruise deals during National Cruise Vacation Week. It ends on Saturday. Every cruise line has saved something for this alleged "best week of the year to book a cruise." That may be subjective, but this week does attract attention to cruising,… Continue reading National Cruise Vacation Week
Costa Concordia: Something Good
The cruise industry will always remember the Costa Concordia. If it's not a modern-day version of the Titanic, its impact on the industry is of titanic proportions. That part happened on Thursday, eight months and seven days after the Concordia keeled over in Mediterranean waters off the Italian coast, killing 32 passengers. Thursday's fallout was… Continue reading Costa Concordia: Something Good