For some, the hardest part of the cruise booking process is finding affordable airfare that works seamlessly with the cruise departure and arrival times. Now, however, those flying to take a Princess cruise will find the process is much simpler now.
The cruise line has revamped its air/sea program to give passengers full control of their [...]
28 April
Until now you had to sail on a small luxury ship to stay overnight in a port of call. But now Carnival Spirit will spend two days and one night in Cabo San Lucas during five- and nine-day sailings from San Diego.
Beginning December 10, 2010, Carnival Spirit will begin sailing on the new itinerary which [...]
27 April
If you’ve ever wanted to try one of Celebrity Cruises newer Solstice-class ships, the 2011-12 Caribbean season will present a wealth of opportunity. The cruise line has announced that four of the ships will cruise the Caribbean, including the new Celebrity Silhouette which will winter in Bayonne, NJ and sail longer Caribbean itineraries.
From November 2011 [...]
26 April
Since many cruisers do care about marine ecology and are concerned about harming the oceans’ delicate ecosystems, I’m passing along an editorial that appeared in the New York Times.
As the New York Times says, “what’s the point of visiting the natural wonders of the nautical world if you leave a terrible stain behind when you [...]
23 April
Royal Caribbean today announced that it will add an 11th ship to the 2011 Europe season. Mariner of the Seas will homeport in Rome (port of Civitavecchia) from March through October, 2011. Previously the ship sailed year-round from the Port of Los Angeles on one-week Mexican Riviera sailings.
On January 16, 2011, Mariner of the Seas [...]
22 April
While those of us in the cruise industry focus on the surfaces of the world’s oceans and seas, Holland America Line is making a serious commitment to protect marine ecology. The cruise line has partnered with Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) in a three-year program that includes adopting sustainable seafood purchasing onboard and giving annual [...]
22 April
While cruise fares have been inching upward a bit, Princess Cruises has announced a sale on 2010 worldwide itineraries with savings of up to $1000 per couple. From now through May 31, 2010 you can find some enticing peak-season Princess departures at very attractive prices.
Among the offerings:
Asia & Africa – 15 days from $1,599 per [...]
19 April
The last time I tried to see Tina Turner in concert tickets were sold out so I’ll just have to catch her aboard NCL’s new Norwegian Epic when she enters service in June. Norwegian Cruise Line is partnering with Las Vegas’ Legends in Concerts to bring passengers some of the top impersonators (called “Live Tributes”) [...]
16 April
You’ve taken a Caribbean cruise and want to see more of the world by ship. What’s next?
You ain’t seen nothing yet, kid! Some 60% of cruises are in the Caribbean and I’m certain the Mexican Riviera is a close second. But after they take their first seagoing vacation in one of these two areas cruisers [...]
14 April
Thanks to the Internet those planning a cruise have direct access to the advice and experience of experienced cruisers and the experts. And while cruise ships have changed dramatically over the past 15 years I’ve been writing about them, certain questions keep popping up over and over. Based on my experience, the most frequently [...]
12 April
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ShipCritic Blog is a labor of love by Anne Campbell, a journalist who has been covering the cruise industry since 1993. Why a blog? This newfangled technology is the best way of interacting with cruisers, both first timers and veterans, who also share a passion for seeing the world by ship.
