Oceania Cruises’ Nautica fights off pirate attack
Seatrade Insider is reporting that Oceania Cruises’ vessel Nautica averted a pirate attack while in transit of the Gulf of Aden Sunday morning.
An expensive surprise: life at sea takes a visa
When you cruise abroad, the confusing welter of passports and visa regulations, some of which are little-known, can trip you up. Find out how one cruising couple’s cheap cruise turned surprisingly expensive.
Quantum leap of Celebrity Solstice
The new $750 million Celebrity Solstice has onboard features that will wow its passengers — a deck full of real grass and a live glass blowing show. But, the real story is the ship’s design — it’s chic, hip and unlike any cruise ship sailing today.
Ruby Princess is a big “I do”
In the world of cruising, Princess Cruises is known as the “Love Boat”. So it was no surprise that Princess’ newest ship, Ruby Princess was christened on November 6 in romantic style – with a live wedding ceremony.
Cruise West’s very spirited voyage
Passengers on Cruise West’s “Taste of the Pacific Northwest” voyage not only take a journey on the historic Columbia River, but they get to experience the fastest growing wine region in the world. It’s truly an adventure in wine tasting.
Tipped off – computer glitch stiffs couple
The Johnsons from Utah had dreamed for years about their Alaska cruise. While scanning Cruise.com’s Web site they found a great deal on a 7-day Inside Passage cruise that included pre-paid gratuities. But a few days into the cruise the couple learned the tips weren’t prepaid and they would have to pony up an additional $147 they hadn’t planned on.
5 things you absolutely must consider before cruising
Cruising can be an exciting and very affordable vacation option. Of course, it’s important to find the right cruise at the right price for your getaway. With more than 160 ships in the fleets of the 24 major cruise lines offering thousands of itineraries worldwide the choices and options can be daunting. Here’s a primer on what to consider when picking out a cruise vacation.
Dutch treat for teens in Alaska
The Alaska cruise season may be over, but it’s never too early to start planning for the next year. A 7-day cruise to Alaska’s Inside Passage may sound like the ultimate vacation, but imagine doing it with teenagers. Find out how Anita Dunham-Potter navigates the Alaskan waters onboard Holland America’s Oosterdam with two teens in tow.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s F3 ships in limbo
There has been a lot of buzz in European shipyards the past two weeks about a dispute between Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Aker Yards S.A. of France regarding NCL’s order for the first of two F3 vessels. The 150,000-ton, 4,200-berth ships are the biggest ever commissioned by NCL. Reports say the building has stopped and other cruise lines are showing interest in taking over the F3 project.
Galveston cruise passengers lose their cars to Hurricane Ike
Real bad news for those that drove their cars to Galveston for the September 7th sailing of the Carnival Conquest and the September 11 sailing of the Carnival Ecstasy. According to the Galveston Daily News all the cars that were parked at the port are ruined.