Tagged: cruise

French Polynesia's Fun New "Passenger Freighter" Tours the Spectacular South Pacific Islands

There was a time when it was relatively easy to take an around-the-world trip using nothing but freighter ships. Accommodations were never plush, but at least they took…

In an Unusual Move, Princess Cruises Develops New Musicals with the Writer of "Wicked" and "Godspell"

There's a Broadway arms race raging in cruise ship entertainment. It started nearly a decade ago when Norwegian mounted a chopped-down version of the lesser-known musical Smokey…

How to Complain to Royal Caribbean

October 3, 2015 Report your issue or complaint with Royal Caribbean by contacting its Post Cruise Guest Relations department. Call 800/256-6649 (514/285-9723 for outside the U.S.). If…

How to Complain to Carnival Cruises

Complaints to Carnival are sent to the Carnival Support Team by phone or email. First you have to go through the FAQ on the website (choose "Post-cruise inquiries"). If that still…

How to Pick the Best Cruise Itinerary

ITINERARIESCOMMON ROUTESHIGHSLOWSAlaska 7-night routes from San Francisco, Seattle, or Vancouver. You’ll see glaciers, fjords, and plenty of wildlife, especially otters and…

How to Contact Your Cruise Line

Cruise LineContact InformationSocial MediaAzamara Club Cruises?Reservations: 877.999.9553 Guest Relations: 800.256.6649 Website: azamaraclubcruises.com Email:…

How to Stay Gluten-Free on Your Cruise

Here, our line-by-line guide to your choices:Cruise LineOverviewContactAzamara Club Cruises Azamara can make meals gluten-free upon request, and some dishes — including soups…

War is Brewing Over the Queen Mary: Petition Alleging Mismanagement is Launched

The condition of the Third Class Dining Room, now used as chair storage, courtesy of RMS Queen Mary Facebook CommunityThe RMS Queen Mary is a rare artifact from the golden era…

Are Cruises Becoming All-Inclusive? Kinda. Sorta. Maybe.

While those who head to sea are no longer afflicted by rickets (too many citrus fruits on the buffet for that), they do sometimes have to handle noroviruses, seasickness, and that…

Do You Need a Travel Agent to Book a Cruise?

Option #1: Brick-and-Mortar AgencyPhoto by Bananastock / ThinkstockThis is a physical travel agency located in your city.ProsConsConvenience: Since it’s in your…

Forget Bringing Your Own Bottles on Carnival

In a move touted as a measure to control contraband alcohol, Carnival Cruise Lines is banning bottled beverages of all kinds at the pier.Bringing your own alcohol aboard a major…

Can a Florida Congressman Put the Brakes on American Travel To Cuba?

The vast majority of Americans favor travel without restriction to Cuba. Heck, in a recent poll the overwhelming majority of Cuban Americans answered that they wanted to end the…

How to Avoid Getting Seasick on a Cruise

DestinationRouteIssuesAvoidAfrica South African cruises depart from Durban or Cape Town, traveling as far north as Madagascar. Western Africa cruises depart from Spain and cruise…

A 5-Night Vacation Next Month for $159! Plus a Bunch of Other Cruise Deals for National Cruise Vacation Week

Coral Princess at night. Photo credit: Princess CruisesWe periodically ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to tell us about the best bargains in cruises at the moment.…

Would You Believe $60 a Night for a 9-Night Trip on a Princess Ship? Plus Bargains Over the Holidays

We periodically ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to tell us about the best bargains in cruises at the moment. Here's what they suggested, where to book them, and what, in…

Royal Caribbean's Newest Twist: RFID Bracelets Tracking Every Guest and Making Arrangements Quicker

RFID bracelets are officially the mark of a mass-market vacation. Walt Disney World was the biggest player to introduce its MagicBands earlier this year. MagicBands help guests…

It's Deal Season! These Cruises Are Less than $100 a night—Plus Some Summer Booking Promotions

The Grand Princess. Credit: Princess CruisesEvery month, we ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to tell us about the best bargains in cruises at the moment. Here's what…

Explore the Allure of the Seas On Your Computer

The Ice Rink as seen by Street View, complete with creepy blurred facesToday's latest gimmick: Royal Caribbean has invited Google Street View onto its (current) biggest…

These Upcoming Cruises are Selling from $65 a Night

Periodically, we ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to fill us in on the best bargains in cruises at the moment. Here's what they suggested, where to book them, and…

Another Batch of Hot Cruise Deals for Less than $100 a Day

Periodically, we ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to fill us in on the best bargains in cruises at the moment. Here's what they suggested, where to book them, and what, in the…

Six Upcoming Cruises That Are On Sale for Less than $100 a Day Before Taxes

Periodically, we ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to fill us in on the best bargains in cruises at the moment. Here's what they suggested, where to book them, and what, in the…

Proof that Norovirus Isn't Unique to Cruise Ships—A Historic Hotel Gets the Bug, Too

To all the people who have anxiously attempted to cancel their cruise plans because of the norovirus outbreaks on Royal Caribbean and Princess ships, your fears are unfairly…

Two Transatlantic Cruises for Less than $100 a Night, Plus 5 More Hot Deals

The SeaWalk on the new Royal Princess, sailing to Europe in AprilPeriodically, we ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to fill us in on the best bargains in cruises at the…

Pay $56 a Night to Cruise from L.A. to Japan via Hawaii! Plus 5 More Cruise Deals That Won't Last Long

Princess Cruises' Sapphire PrincessOnce again, we asked the folks at AllThingsCruise.com to fill us in on the best bargains in cruises at the moment. Here's what they…

Some Changes, Large and Small, That Will Confront Travelers in 2014

As the recession continues to fade (and that’s a “finger’s crossed” statement), travel companies of all stripes are coming out with new offerings. And more folks are hitting the…