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What Are Theme Cruises?
Theme cruises exist in a whole world of their own. If you’ve never been on one before, you might wonder what they’re all about. Most travelers think of cruises in terms of the most popular itineraries to the Caribbean or the Bahamas. Theme cruises, however, are more about the journey than the destination. They offer you an opportunity to fully delve into the chosen theme over the course of a few days — and you often don’t even need to leave the boat to truly get your money’s worth. There are plenty of reasons why you should book a themed cruise, but let’s go over the basics for newcomers to this off-kilter style of cruising. Read more […] -
New Zealand Cruises Are Coming Back
It looks like New Zealand cruises are finally set to return. After a long and unprecedented period of closed borders, the country is reopening for tourism. This is incredibly welcome news for the cruise industry, as New Zealand cruises have historically been a major source of revenue for multiple cruise lines. Although cruises have been operating locally in New Zealand for some time now, this marks the first time since the early days of the pandemic that tourists from outside of the country will be able to visit. Read more […] -
What are the Best All-Inclusive Cruise Lines?
All-inclusive cruise lines are the pinnacle of simple travel. But which cruise lines can be categorized as all-inclusive? Although the phrase is tossed around a lot, the definition isn’t quite clear. Does all-inclusive really include everything? What about flights? Does your booking also pay for your hotels? Do you get an unlimited amount of free food? Read more […] -
The Best European Cruise Lines
There are a number of amazing European cruise lines. Booking with them will allow you to sail from Europe all the way across the world. You can stick with local itineraries and visit historic locations throughout the continent or you can head far away for a stunning adventure. But with so many great cruise lines to choose from, how do you know which to pick? While the perfect company will inevitably vary between each traveler, these European cruise lines will always make excellent choices. Read more […] -
What Does True Cruise Sustainability Look Like?
Cruise sustainability is a topic that is becoming more and more important in the industry. Many cruise lines are beginning to focus on eco-friendly initiatives. This trend has been in the works for quite some time now, with a 2020 survey predicting as such. One of the major initiatives has been implementing liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source. AIDA led the way in this regard, but other cruise lines are starting to follow in their footsteps. Read more […] -
Slowly but Surely, the Cruise Industry Restart Continues
The cruise industry restart has been a bumpy process for years now. Things are finally starting to become more normal, however. As spring 2022 blooms into the most popular cruise season of the year, most cruise lines are doubling down on their efforts to restore their fleets to full activity. Right now may just be the highest level of business we have seen in the industry since the beginning of the pandemic. Needless to say, it’s an exciting time! Read more […]
