No one wants to dress up anymore. The cruise industry is listening. If people dress up to go into the office or wear a uniform working at a hospital, they want to dress however they please while on vacation. I also want to eat, but on my own terms. What are my options for casual dining? If you step ashore, the answer is easy. You walk into McDonalds or Starbucks and order at the counter. You get… We have made great friends while on cruises. Many friendships have continued for years. The longest one I recall happened 17 years ago. We still talk every week. Some of the people we know have “done the world” as they say amongst themselves. Although we have not yet taken a 100+ night voyage (our cats would not understand) they have shared several experiences. How many people travel? Although the ship might carry 2,500 or 3,500 people, the world… Music lovers are going to have new bandstands for live entertainment at the Lido Pool on Holland America Oosterdam and Holland America Zuiderdam. The new additions are part of Holland America Evolution, a more than $500 million investment introducing guest-favorite venues, new staterooms and suites and other enhancements across six Vista and Signature Class ships. Expanding on Holland America Line’s already robust entertainment lineup, the addition gives guests even more opportunities to enjoy performances throughout their cruise… Oceania Cruises is marking a major construction milestone for the first ship in the new Sonata class with the float out of Oceania Sonata. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue her interiors ahead of her highly-anticipated debut in August 2027. The vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. “The float out of Oceania Sonata is an incredibly exciting moment… Cruises are wonderful vacations. I start packing one or two weeks before our trip. We know people with a “cruise closet” where all their holiday leisure and formal wear is stored when they are not traveling. There are also little things that are easy to forget. Years ago, the joke was “Did I remember to turn off the stove!” Things have changed, but not by much. Is your passport current? You might think a passport is like your… The Azamara Journey departed Copenhagen late July to begin Azamara’s “Path of the Vikings,” a 30-night voyage tracing a remarkable route from Denmark to Canada through Northern Europe, the Arctic and North America. The journey began with calls in Scandinavia, including Oslo and Kristiansand in Norway, before continuing north to the Faroe Islands and Iceland. In Iceland, the 718-passenger ship visited four destinations, including Reykjavik and Isafjord, before setting course for Greenland. In the Danish territory of… Not everyone finds it easy to make new friends. Some people see a stranger as a friend they have not met yet. That’s me. It might not be you. The strategies vary depending on if you are a couple traveling together or a singleton; however, it is easy to make new friends, especially on sea days. 10 ways you can meet interesting people: Mealtime. When you head into the dining room, ask to be seated at a… Summer heat is still blasting many states but Princess Cruises has now announced some fun winter news for the annual Rose Parade on January 1, 2027. Princess Cruises will welcome the new year as an official participant in the 138th Rose Parade presented by Honda on the first day of 2027. Returning for a second consecutive year, Princess will unveil a breathtaking floral float inspired by the 2027 Tournament of Roses Theme – “Welcome.” … Curious about the performers who will be appearing in Zac Brown’s Same Boat live music venue when the new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber is launched? Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has now announced the first artists set to take the stage. The featured performers were selected through a nationwide talent search and live showcase held earlier this year in Nashville. “These artists are the real deal. They’re great musicians, they know how to connect and move the… August is here. There is still time to get away on vacation. Should you fly to a resort destination or book a cruise? Let us start with the assumption you live in or near a homeport city. Now we consider the pros and cons. Total expenses. What is your vacation going to cost you? Let us assume you are getting away for a week, possibly adding in the weekend at the other end. Assuming you would take…What Are My Casual Dining Options at Sea?
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Holland America Evolution Adds New Pool Bandstands on Oosterdam and Zuiderdam
Oceania Cruises Floats Out New Oceania Sonata
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Voyage Along the Path of the Vikings With Azamara
10 Ways to Easily Make Friends on a Cruise
Princess Cruises Returns to 2027 Rose Parade
Margaritaville at Sea Reveals Artists for Zac Brown’s Venue Aboard New Beachcomber
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