Carnival Cruise Lines has announced a new marine-themed children’s program that will be implemented fleet wide, debuting on the Carnival Freedom on May 24, 2014. “Camp Ocean” will replace Carnival’s current kid’s program (Camp Carnival) and will immerse kids aged 2-11 in ocean-inspired activities: games like Sea Creature Discovery, Marine Life Trivia, Under the Sea Mad Libs and Ocean Artifacts Memory Tray, as well as creative arts such as Design Your Own Aquarium, Make Your Own Sailboat, …
I am very pleased to share a travel diary from Bob Levinstein, CEO of CruiseCompete, as he reports on his recent family cruise aboard the NCL Epic. Read on for a discussion of his impressions and thoughts on how this ship measures up for a multigenerational cruise vacation. – Heidi A True MultiGenerational Cruise Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic Would this ship be able to keep all of us happy? My mother in her 70s, my wife and …
Have you started thinking about this summer’s family vacation yet? Families really can have it all; well-designed, child friendly programs and amenities, paired with adult dining, accommodation and entertainment options… all in one place. That’s the beauty of today’s cruise experience. In fact, multi-generational- trips (with kids, parents, and grandparents) are becoming increasingly popular because of the variety of activities and amenities available on today’s ships. With something for everyone, families can participate in activities together- but …
Originally designed to carry wine, grain and other products from farms to market, hotel barges now carry affluent passengers on the rivers and canals of France, Belgium, Germany, Scotland, the Netherlands, the U.K. and Southeast Asia. They vary in size, configuration and the quality of their accommodation, hosting anywhere from four to 100 guests. Though the term “luxury” is used to describe the hotel barges, travelers should know that the cabins may be small, with basic …
My friend Richard Joseph recently spent some time in Puerto Rico and has graciously shared the diary of his travels with us… read on to find out more about why this country should be on your vacation to-do list. What serves as the anxious start (or tearful finale) for some of the finest Caribbean cruises is, in itself, a destination worthy of an entire vacation. For us it exceeded our expectations by so much we returned the following …
Having just celebrated St. Patrick’s day this week, this notice from Crystal Cruises is quite timely. For those of you who have never visited Ireland, it is very lovely and full of delightful surprises. There is no better way to visit than on ultra-luxury line Crystal Cruises, who now has more calls to Ireland than they’ve had in years, including cruises to and from Dublin. The line reports it will feature total of six ports, including two …
News from Princess Cruises: they’ve raised the fee for admission into their adults-only area, The Sanctuary, on all the ships in the fleet. The daily fees, in fact, have doubled, and now stand as listed: Half-day Lounge Rental – $20 per day Full-day Lounge Rental – $40 per day (If you choose to buy a whole-cruise rental pass, you’ll be charged a fee of $30 per day, times the number of days of your cruise. For example, …
Several of the cruise lines offer professional dance partners for their solo guests who love to dance, but are without a partner. However, Crystal has decided to add a twist: their newest dance partners will be female, the first ever Ambassador Hostesses for the line- and for the industry. Traditionally, Crystal’s (and everyone else’s) dance partners have been exclusively male, catering to the lovely ladies who are travel sans dance partner. However, a suggestion from a dance …
What do passengers really think about their cruise experiences? AllThingsCruise.com asks travelers to review their cruises right after they return, while impressions are still fresh on their minds. Over the past few years, several thousand consumers have done so and this has provided insight as to their favorite ships and cruise lines. “Not only is this information helpful to those who write and report on the industry, but the first-hand reviews give real insight to the onboard …
Thomson Cruises has just launched an interesting and unique short film called ‘Dream Runners’ to promote its new cruise routes that set sail from Montego Bay in Jamaica in 2014. The film creatively showcases the beautiful Jamaican scenery, using freerunners and their incredible stunts over some of the most popular landmarks in Jamaica and also includes a cameo appearance from Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake. Check it out by clicking below!
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