A Ray of Carnival Sunshine Photo and Video Tour
Following an impressive $155 million remodel, the former Carnival Destiny has been radically transformed into the new Carnival Sunshine and now sports all of Carnival Cruise Lines‘ Fun Ship 2.0 features. Those great concepts that once teased us are a reality as seen in the photos below. Carnival Sunshine (Copyright © Carnival Cruise Lines) To get a…
New Royal Princess Approaches June Launch
The new Royal Princess (pictured above) from Princess Cruises is fast approaching her June 13 launch where she will be christened by none other than the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, in Southampton. In anticipation, the cruise line has recently released what it calls “the ultimate preview,” an extensive video (embedded below) showcasing the bulk of…
The Birth of Viking Ocean Cruises
It’s not very often that a new cruise line starts up, and it’s even more rare to say that you were there when it all began. Still, that is exactly what we had the privilege of witnessing last Thursday night in Beverly Hills, California. On May 16, 2013, the unveiling of Viking Ocean Cruises happened…
New Viking Star Introductory Photo Tour
Following the success of Viking River Cruises, a new cruise line was born this evening with the advent of Viking Ocean Cruises, and with it comes the reveal of the line’s first ship, the Viking Star (rendered above). Launching in 2015, the new endeavor offers quite the value proposition and looks to create a new category in…
Post Cruise Review: Norwegian Breakaway, New York Inaugural 2013
…Catch up on our Live Cruise Review. Much like the Rock of Ages production show featured onboard, the new Norwegian Breakaway from Norwegian Cruise Line is in itself a perfect manifestation of rock ‘n’ roll, shaking up the cruise industry something fierce. The vessel is making waves with unparalleled innovation in features and layout, enhancing the…
Live Cruise Review: Norwegian Breakaway, New York Inaugural 2013
The new Norwegian Breakaway from Norwegian Cruise Line is truly astounding with her many innovations and long list of features and venues. Popular Cruising had the pleasure of sailing on a two-day inaugural preview cruise which we just disembarked from in New York this morning, and it was just enough of an experience to whet…
CRUIZE CAST – Silver Spirit Review and Cruise Director Interview
My mother joins Cruize Cast this week as we review our experience onboard the luxurious Silver Spirit from Silversea Cruises. My cohosts describe the episode as follows: This week we discuss luxury cruising, specifically Silversea, with Jason and our guest, Darlene. They detail the tangible differences of a luxury line including dining, staterooms, and inclusions. Jason…
Live Cruise Preview: Norwegian Breakaway, New York Inaugural 2013
Yesterday, the exciting new Norwegian Breakaway from Norwegian Cruise Line – fresh from the shipyard and her European unveiling – began steaming across the Atlantic Ocean from Southampton to New York, where she will sail from year-round upon her arrival. The new cruise ship has yet to arrive stateside, but already her presence is palpable. Just…
CRUIZE CAST – New Cruise Ship and Refurbishment Roundup
The latest episode of Cruize Cast highlights Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. My cohosts describe the episode as follows: This week we detail and discuss the newest ships coming on the scene as well as the extensive refurbishments taking place. The ships we discuss are the Norwegian…
VIDEO – Celebrity Century Ship Review
Following our Post Cruise Review and previous tour of the Celebrity Century from Celebrity Cruises, we review in video our exciting but far too short four day sailing onboard this classic cruise ship. Discover the perfect blend between old-school and new-school Celebrity Cruises on the Celebrity Century today. Mobile Users – Please use this link to…
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