Nov 17th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
People who talk about how to save on a cruise vacation, often compare them to "floating hotels," a way of thinking that can easily make cruise ships come out ahead financially. Just the all-inclusive nature of a cruise makes sailing popular. We get it. The issue is not which is a better value but how to save on cruises themselves. We understand it's a good deal, but how do we maximize that ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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5 Ways To Save On A Cruise Vacation, But Should You?
Nov 17th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
People who talk about how to save on a cruise vacation, often compare them to "floating hotels," a way of thinking that can easily make cruise ships come out ahead financially. Just the all-inclusive nature of a cruise makes sailing popular. We get it. The issue is not which is a better value but how to save on cruises themselves. We understand it's a good deal, but how do we maximize that ...Photo Of The Day: Meet The Princesses
May 1st, 2012 at 6:30PM:
Who is the fairest of them all? It's a tough question for guests aboard the new Disney Fantasy cruise ship, who spend their days surrounded by dozens of Disney's famed princesses. Flickr user David Lytle is one of the lucky few to experience the Disney Fantasy first-hand, snapping today's featured photo of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Snow White as they greeted guests. In addition to ...Cruise Lines Court New Yorkers With More Ships, Better Value
Apr 20th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
New Yorkers and most of the upper east coast of the United States have had few cruise ships to choose from. Traditionally, cruise lines sailed most of their ships from warmer, southern ports, which added the cost of a flight to a cruise vacation package too. Now, cruise lines are positioning more ships from upper east coast ports with a special focus on the New York market. The end result is, ...Disney puts their ships where their heart is
Apr 6th, 2011 at 4:15PM:
When new Disney Fantasy comes out next year, Disney Cruise Line will have pretty much doubled their fleet of cruise ships in a very short time. Just like Disney, they have magical plans for each and every day all four ships are sailing. New voyages out of three new ports in 2012 is just the beginning. As America's master of entertainment prepares to dominate the family cruise business, Disney ...Cruise line private islands, a very safe port
Feb 12th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Often a highlight of a cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean is a stop at one of the cruise line's private islands. Probably one of the safest, most controlled ports of call you might visit, cruise line private islands are consistently ranked high by passengers. Most are located in the Bahamas and each one is unique.
On every private island you will find crystal clear water, sandy beaches, ...Disney begins construction on a new ship in Pappenburg Germany
Feb 11th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
At a ceremony in Pappenburg, Germany this week, Disney Cruise Lines marked another milestone in the expansion of it's fleet of magical cruise ships.
Assisted by Karl Holz, President of Disney Cruise Line, Minnie Mouse presided over the keel laying ceremony at they Meyer-Werft shipyard where new Disney Fantasy, twin to recently launched Disney Dream will be constructed.
The keel laying ...Breaking: Cruise crew member dead in Cozumel
Feb 7th, 2011 at 4:30AM: While foul play has not been ruled out, the drowning death of a Royal Caribbean crew member in Cozumel brings the safety of Mexican ports of call back into focus along with the broader issue of cruise passenger safety in general.
The body of Monika Markiewicz a musician on Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas. 32, was recovered from the ocean off the southern part of the island ...Disney drops Tunisia from land and sea packages
Feb 6th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
Citing a "changing political environment" Disney Cruise Line as well as land tour operator Adventures by Disney is dropping Tunisia from all land and sea tours. They are just the latest of a growing number of cruise lines and tour operators to pull out of the troubled region.
"We continually evaluate our itineraries, and the decision to modify this itinerary was made in part due to the ...Video of Disney Dream's AquaDuck water coaster in action
Feb 5th, 2011 at 11:00AM: One of the most talked about features of Disney Cruise Line's new Disney Dream cruise ship is the on-board AquaDuck water coaster. Not to be confused with water roller coasters, like the Dive to Atlantis rides at the SeaWorld parks, water coasters aren't actually roller coasters. According to Wikipedia, they're water slides that mimic roller coasters by providing not only descents, but ascents as ...
Cruise Value Watch: Disney Cruise Line
Jan 30th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
We're looking all over the place for the best cruise values; sailings that normally sell for more at a lower price. Disney Cruise Line has a whole lot to celebrate with the launch of new Disney Dream this week. That ship is selling fast as many guests book to get a look at the latest, greatest ship from Disney in over a decade. Let's not forget Disney's other ships though in this latest cruise ...You might not like Disney Dream
Jan 27th, 2011 at 3:30PM: It's sure the big cruise ship story of 2011, of that there is no doubt. Like Disney or not, like cruise vacations or not, Disney Dream is the big tamale of ships for the year. There will be more new ships from other lines coming out later in the year. But none will be as big of an event as the launch of Disney Cruise Line's first ship in over a decade.
Why then, is it that so many have this all ...Cruise lines play it safe, skip Mexico port
Jan 26th, 2011 at 2:30PM: In another blow to Mexico tourism and the already-weak West coast cruise business, three major cruise lines canceled calls in Mazatlan this week as concerns over crime continue.
Newly relocated Disney Wonder, bumped to the West coast when new Disney Dream took over in Florida was scheduled to visit Mazatlan on a series of seven-night sailings through April. Instead, that time will be spent in ...13 things that make Disney Dream different
Jan 26th, 2011 at 7:00AM: New cruise ships usually have a number of features that are exciting to talk about. Disney Cruise Line's new ship, Disney Dream, debuted last week to reviews that included many of the ship's new attractions. Here are some others that make Disney Dream as well as Disney Cruise Line different from others.
Fastest Internet connection at sea. This is smokin-fast in all areas of the ship. I don't ...Disney vacations: Why we go
Jan 24th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
Walt Disney World is the most visited resort in the world. Other Disney resorts and Disney cruises remain huge destinations worldwide. Yet, a Disney vacation is also maligned by many people.
Believe me, I've heard all the negatives: It's overly programmed; it's pedestrian; it's gimmicky; it's hot and miserable (or cold and miserable, as the case may be).
And as a journalist who covers ...Disney's Dream comes true
Jan 19th, 2011 at 1:44PM: Amid smoke, fireworks and every magical trick in the book, Grammy award-winner Jennifer Hudson was on hand this morning at Port Canaveral in Florida to send off Disney Cruise Lines latest creation, the new Disney Dream.
It's been 10 years since the Mouse launched a new ship and Mickey and the gang were in top form today as the latest seafaring creation from the legacy of Walt Disney was sworn ...Disney Dream to sail in profitable waters, magic a bonus
Jan 6th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
When new Disney Dream arrived in Florida this week, crowds gathered to celebrate. New ships arriving are always a special event and this one was no exception. But beyond the first-look hoopla, the new ship will have some real-world financial impact that's pretty cool to consider.
Buoyed by a nod from Wall Street analysts, shares in Walt Disney Co hit a 10-year high Wednesday, due in part to ...Disney Dream lets adults ditch the kids, at night anyway
Dec 31st, 2010 at 7:00AM: Disney Cruise Line's new Disney Dream debut's next month with all the bells and whistles one might expect from a new ship coming out these days. There's an AquaDuck water-coaster on deck, virtual "portholes" for inside cabins and a whole lot of Disney magic for kids of all ages. Adults on this ship will receive special attention too with a new area created just for them.
Called "The District", ...New Disney Dream features magical water-coaster
Dec 25th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Disney Cruise Line's new Disney Dream will set sail from Florida on January 26, 2011. On board will be several new features not seen before on cruise ships along with a good dose of that trademark Disney "magic".
Two big features are getting a lot of attention, the AquaDuck on-board water coaster and Magical Portholes on inside cabins.
Taking advantage of Disney's vast theme-park experience, ...2 unique new cruise ships sailing in 2011
Dec 24th, 2010 at 10:00AM: 2010 was a good year for new cruise ships. Highlights included Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic that set the bar solidly higher for at-sea entertainment, highlighted by a Cirque Dreams and Dinner experience that was well received. Answering that call for improved entertainment, new largest-ship-in-the-world Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas followed nicely in the footsteps of older sister ...New Disney ship rekindles Walt's fire
Dec 12th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Disney Cruise Line Imagineers worked overtime looking for just the right mix of on-board features for the new Disney Dream, sailing January 26. The line has infused a spirt of imagination, grandeur and magical wonder that even Walt Disney himself might not have dreamed of.
"These new additions are near perfect moves for Disney," says cruise industry expert, Stewart Chiron CEO, CruiseGuy.com. ...
