Three Luxurious Ponant Itineraries
Ponant offers some of the most luxurious cruises out there. No matter what itinerary you pick, you're bound to be impressed. They sail all over the world, including far-flung locations like the Arctic and Antarctica. If you're into expedition-style cruises on small, incredibly comfortable ships, they are the brand for you. To help inspire your spirit of adventure, here are three Ponant itineraries that belong on any traveler's bucket list. Read more [...]
Fire Erupts on Carnival Freedom
The Carnival Freedom had a more eventful day than was planned on May 26th. A fire erupted on the ship as it was docked. Freedom, which has been sailing for Carnival since resuming service on October 9th, 2021, was sailing an itinerary in Turks and Caicos at the time of the disaster. Guests were indeed on board when the fire broke out, but there were luckily no reported injuries. The response to the fire was immediate, with Carnival brand ambassador John Heald saying, "Earlier this morning, Carnival Freedom's emergency response team quickly activated and extinguished a fire inside the ship’s funnel while the ship was in Grand Turk." Thanks to this fast response, guests were able to keep their trip going, with Heald adding, "All guests and crew are safe, and the ship’s guests were cleared by local authorities to go ashore." Read more [...]
Why You Should Take a Great Lakes Cruise
Great Lakes cruises are an underrated part of the industry. This is partially due to the fact that few people know about these cruises! While ocean and river cruises seem to get all the love, there are many incredible itineraries that take place on the Great Lakes. This sector of the cruise industry is growing, with many cruise lines now starting to offer trips on the lakes. While they might sound like an underwhelming cruise destination compared to the ocean, you'd be surprised at just how big the Great Lakes are. It's easy to forget you're not out at sea while sailing on them! To get you excited about the idea of a Great Lakes cruise, let's go over a few of the reasons why they're so amazing. Read more [...]
Three Great Summer 2022 Cruises from Norwegian
Summer 2022 is looking to be a return to form for the cruise industry. Norwegian's calendar for the season is pretty stacked. If you're looking for a great gift, a fun shared experience, or just an affordable vacation for yourself, any of these summer 2022 itineraries from Norwegian will be perfect. Read more [...]
These Are the Most Popular Cruise Destinations in the World
As cruising becomes more well-known worldwide, the most popular cruise destinations are only getting more in demand. This brings up a natural question: what are the most popular destinations, anyway? Some travelers might want to know the answer to this so that they can join the crowds and bask in a feeling of mutual appreciation for the beauty of cruising. Others might need to know what the most popular destinations are so they can avoid them on their quest for solitude. No matter which category you fall into, this quick breakdown of cruise locations should help out. Read more [...]
Is the Cruise NFT Trend Here to Stay?
Are cruise NFTs the next major trend in the industry? It's looking that way. Although cruise lines haven't historically been known for adopting new technology, NFTs might be changing that. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first to roll out their own NFT collection, and it proved to be quite a success. Each art piece sold out quickly, and they were able to raise a lot of money. Read more [...]