South Florida has long been a hotspot for the world’s most talented artists of the stage and canvas. If you’re thinking about taking a cruise from one of the area’s ports, then you might consider coming early or staying a few days after to really explore everything South Florida has to offer. A cruise and […]
Cruisers to the Caribbean in the throws of a northern winter are probably ready for some fun in the the sun, but be warned, it’s hotter than you think. We all dream of laying out on deck turning into bronze gods and goddesses, but the absolute last thing you want on your cruise vacation is […]
A great cup of coffee should be an experience, that’s the philosophy at this hidden gem in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s FATVillage Arts District. Visitors to BREW Urban Cafe aren’t subject to mass produced cups of joe and a revolving door of customers in and out. Instead, it’s an atmosphere to be as enjoyed […]
Viking’s newest ship Viking Orion which will head to Australian waters later this year has been christened in a glamorous ceremony in Livorno, Italy. Orion which will cruise to Southeast Asia and China in August before arriving in Sydney in November, was christened by godmother and retired NASA astronaut Dr Anna Fisher. Dr Fisher used […]
Holland America Line’s special Oprah cruise, a three-day Girls’ Getaway, has already sold out. The voyage, which is onboard the line’s newest ship, the Nieuw Statendam will depart on Janaury 30, 2019 with the famous Oprah Winfrey onboard. Also joined by editor-at-large of O, The Oprah Magazine, Gayle King, there will be special presentations and […]
MSC Cruises announced it would be using Wollongong as a turnaround port for the new 2020 MSC Magnifica world cruise. The Cruise Wollongong chair Councillor Leigh Colacino and the Destination Wollongong Chair, Colin Bloomfield made the announcement earlier this month. The ship which was launched in 2009, has the capacity for 3,605 passengers and it […]
MSC Cruises announced it would be building its fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship, the MSC Grandiosa. The ship will be delivered in 2023 and will be equipped with a new generation of dual-fuel engines that will be LNG powered. The announcement was made at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard where officials celebrated the Steel Cutting of the line’s […]
Imagine taking a luxurious bath or shower in your five-star suite onboard your cruise – but on Spectrum of the Seas, you’ll be floating above the ocean. Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, which is slated to sail around Asia, will have new features including an Ultimate Family Suite, which has a bathroom with ‘unparalleled water views’. […]
In our last column, Warwick Williams shared his tips on how to make those architecture shots picture perfect. This week: photography in exotic locations. Over the next few months, Warwick Williams will be sharing his photography tips. If you are cruising on ocean-going ships you might carry a large camera kit however if you are […]
With the price drop alert tools such as Cruise Watch on the market, it is possible to track ticket price reductions and take advantage of them – even if you’ve already paid. If the price of a ticket on your cruise drops, some cruise lines will offer upgrades or benefits such as onboard credit to […]