Heidi Allison's Blog Archives – All Things Cruise

Now is your opportunity to plan that bucket list trip to Alaska for this summer!

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 by Editor

Get away from it all and enjoy the great outdoors, nature, and majestic beauty Alaska offers. Although Alaska is the third least populous state in the U.S., it is the largest state by area. With 34,000 miles of tidal shoreline, about 100,000 glaciers and more than 3 million lakes, the “Last Frontier” is an outdoor explorer’s dream. Whether you are adventuring by Alaskan cruise ship, land tour, flightseeing, or train, the 49th state will afford you an …

Around the World of Europe on a Small Luxury River Ship, 70% Reserved Already – Essentially a World Cruise on a River Ship …

March 6, 2021 by Heidi Allison

A very special river cruise offering from the travel experts at CruiseCompete & Cruise Vacation Outlet This is the first time for an amazing journey like this – an around-the-world-type experience, but on multiple river ships in Europe. General release date for this exceptional itinerary is expected mid-March; however, priority interest list people will get first chance at booking this magnificent itinerary. Departing on June 1, 2023: Paris, France to Giurgiu, Romania Rivers you will experience: …

Experience Alaska Land Vacations This Summer With Holland America Line and Princess Cruises – Bookings open now for escorted, explorer and rail tours, hotels, sightseeing

March 5, 2021March 4, 2021 by Editor

Courtesy Holland America Line and Princess Cruises: SEATTLE (March 4, 2021) – For those ready to travel again, there’s no better place to start than Alaska, offering opportunities for travelers to see glaciers up close, spot bucket-list wildlife, explore national parks and see Denali – North America’s tallest mountain. This summer, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises offer many ways for travelers to experience Alaska through Gray Line Alaska, Princess Alaska Lodges and Holland America Line’s Westmark …

148% Increase in Expedition Cruise Requests Seen By CruiseCompete.com — CruiseCompete Adds More Expedition Cruise Lines to Its Collection of Cruise Offerings

March 4, 2021March 3, 2021 by Heidi Allison

Expedition Cruise Ship requests are up 148% over 2019 according to the travel experts at CruiseCompete. The destinations offered by these expedition lines include Antarctic, Arctic, Asia, Africa, Canada, Europe and all the Americas (Central, North, South). To see a comprehensive listing of expedition, explorer and yacht types of ships visit us here: Small Intimate Voyages – Expedition, Explorer & Yacht Ships 8 to 265 Cabins! CruiseCompete, the premier online cruise marketplace since 2003, lauded by the press …

Small Intimate Voyages – Expedition, Explorer & Yacht Ships, 8 to 265 Cabins!

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by Editor

These Small & Intimate Expedition or Yacht type vessels offer a private, exclusive ambiance, along with personalized service and the advantage of being able to port almost anywhere. Passengers get a feel for the water and experience destinations in a very up-close and personal way. Ships sizes range from very small vessels and luxury yachts whose passengers number in mere dozens. Knowing the differences is key to planning your best cruise vacation. A beautiful example is Silversea’s …

Port Coral Construction Is Underway for New State-of-the-Art Cruise Facility in Belize

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Heidi Allison

COURTESY: Cruise Industry News February 26, 2021 — Construction is underway for Port Coral as Stake Bank Enterprise Limited announced the arrival of the vessels carrying the crews and equipment that will construct the dual megaship piers in Belize. When ready in the first quarter of 2022, the piers will be able to accommodate four of the world’s largest cruise ships at the same time, and provide a new and attractive option to Western Caribbean cruise itineraries. …

Royal Caribbean Says “Shalom, Israel” With Odyssey of the Seas Debut — New Innovative Ship to Launch With Cruises from Haifa, Israel

March 1, 2021 by Editor

COURTESY Royal Caribbean International: MIAMI, March 1, 2021 – Israeli holidaymakers will set a new course for adventure this summer when Royal Caribbean International begins sailing from Israel for the first time in May. The global cruise line will offer Israelis a combination of 3- to 7-night escapes visiting the Greek Isles and Cyprus on board its highly anticipated, brand-new ship, Odyssey of the Seas. The new sailings will go on sale on Tuesday, March 9. The …

For Family Travel Ideas ~”Sea Tales 2021 Family Cruise Travel Planner”

February 21, 2021 by Heidi Allison

By Heidi Allison: CruiseCompete is excited to announce that the “Sea Tales 2021 Family Cruise Travel Planner” is now available as an Online book and details every aspect of the family cruise vacation experience. Readers will find information straight from the cruise lines. The online book at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/145822/ is designed to help get your cruise vacation planning in motion and covers the entire gamut of options with information on such contemporary, upscale contemporary and premium cruise lines as Disney Cruise Line, Royal …

Senior Staff Officers Bring More Than 80 Years of Experience to Holland America Line’s New Ship, Rotterdam

February 13, 2021February 9, 2021 by Editor

Courtesy Holland America Line: SEATTLE (Feb. 9, 2021) – Holland America Line has a history that spans nearly 150 years, and with that comes a depth of talented crew who will be aboard Rotterdam when the ship is delivered in July. The cruise line has appointed Staff Captain Kevin Beirnaert, Hotel Director Wessel van Oorschot, Chief Engineer Peter Massolt, Staff Chief Engineer Wim Akkerman and Environmental Officer Michael Brown to lead Rotterdam’s shipboard teams. Holland America Line …

Interesting Small Ships (950 Passengers or Less) Fill a Niche …

February 4, 2021February 3, 2021 by Heidi Allison

Small ships fill a niche for cruisers that are looking for more in-depth exploration of the regions they visit. They can visit ports that are inaccessible to larger ships, and exotic itineraries are the standard. Most river cruise ships and almost all of the luxury lines have ships that fall into this category. Some benefits of S ships: Most cabins are suites and have balconies Luxury and service are frequently a focal point of a small ship …