Cruise Port Guide: What to Do in Astoria, OregonÂ
This article will show you what to do and where to eat when your cruise ship docks in the coastal town of Astoria, Oregon. In the winter of 1805-1806, explorers Lewis and Clark found respite in the area that’s now home to Astoria, Oregon. An off the beaten path cruise port, ships typically call here […]
Cruise Line Cancels Over Two Dozen Sailings
Princess Cruises had made the difficult decision to cancel over two dozen sailings across several ships. Interestingly, despite the move clearly being made as a result of how Asian routes are being impacted by coronavirus, the disease was not mentioned in the “itinerary modification” update posted Saturday evening. Which Sailings Are Being Cancelled Across the […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of February 9, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of February 9, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Quarantined American Diamond Princess passengers will finally be coming home–sort of. While they will be allowed to disembark the ship and return to the States, […]
Cruise Passenger Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Disembarking
One day after guests from Holland America Line’s ship ms Westerdam disembarked, a passenger tested positive for coronavirus. READ MORE: Cruise Line Continues Screening for Coronavirus, Cancels Voyage American Woman Tests Positive After Leaving The Ship In recent days, the Westerdam had gained some notoriety as one country after another refused to let the ship […]
Guide to Carnival Cruise Line
If you’re here, chances are you’re considering booking your first Carnival sailing and looking for a guide to Carnival Cruise Line. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you want a brief history of the company, information on what’s included in your cruise fare, or help to decide whether Carnival is right for you, […]
Q&A: Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line
Holland America Line’s president, Orlando Ashford, has a lot to be excited about. During a recent event in New York City, we had a chance to talk to him about everything from the newest member of their esteemed Culinary Council to the expansion plans for Half Moon Cay. Cruise Radio: We just spoke with Edouardo […]
25 Things To Do When Visiting Sitka, Alaska
If you have seen the movie The Proposal, you may very well have heard of Sitka, Alaska. If not, this is likely the first time you have heard the city’s name. Although Sitka may not be the first city in Alaska on a travelers’ mind, it is truly a jewel. It offers stunning national parks, […]
Norwegian Cruise Ship Debuts After Massive Dry Dock
Norwegian Spirit just emerged from a massive $100-million, 43-day dry dock. The renovation, part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s ongoing Norwegian Edge program, saw virtually every area of the ship receiving some form of a makeover. Staterooms were updated, numerous venues (including some of the line’s most popular staples) were added and even the hull got […]
Coronavirus, Cruises and Travel Insurance Coverage
Will travel insurance cover me if my cruise is impacted by coronavirus? That’s the number one question we’ve received since the outbreak began spreading, so we turned to Dan Skilken of TripInsurance.com for the answer to that and a few other travel-related issues that have come up with regard to illness and travel. 1. If […]
Two Dollar Cruise Could Be the Cheapest Sailing Ever [VIDEO]
No matter how good a deal you got on your last cruise, it probably wasn’t as cheap as the $2 voyage booked by a British vlogger. In a recently uploaded video, the young man explains how he got the deal, where the ship was headed and what he experienced on board. How He Booked The […]