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  • Behind the Scenes of Carnival’s Next Ship: A High-Tech Floating City

    Carnival Cruise Lines recently shared the latest in their “Behind the Scenes” video series for the upcoming Carnival Vista, which will debut in May 2016. This episode highlights some of the unique design elements that will help the Carnival Vista standout from other contemporary cruise ships.   The Carnival Vista will debut on May 1, 2016 […]

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  • Behind-the-Scenes Video of Carnival Vista's IMAX Theater

    Carnival Cruise Lines recently revealed the latest video in their series of “Behind the Scenes” tours of the upcoming Carnival Vista, which will debut in May 2016. This episode spotlights the Carnival Vista’s IMAX Theater – a first for any cruise ship! See how the breathtaking three-story screen winds up inside the innovative cruise ship’s […]

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  • Viking Sea Infinity Pool

    New Cruise Ships Debuting in 2016

    Surprise, surprise – cruise lines are introducing even more cruise ships in 2016! Among the new ships debuting next year you’ll find everything from intimate luxury vessels to action-packed resorts at sea. Continue below to preview six of the most hotly anticipated new cruise ships for 2016, in order of their inaugural dates: Viking Sea […]

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  • Anthem of the Seas with North Star - Courtesy of Royal Caribbean

    A Year of New Ships

    As you travel to different port cities over the next year or two, you might start noticing a few unfamiliar faces docked in the harbors. Don’t worry, you’re probably not alone! At the rate that cruise lines are building new ships, it’s a real challenge to keep up with the latest and greatest arrivals at […]

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  • Quantum of the Seas - Courtesy of Royal Caribbean

    First Impressions of the NEW Quantum of the Seas

    By Rosalind Smith, The Cruise Web, Inc. I recently had the privilege to sail aboard the Quantum of the Seas’ pre-inaugural voyage along with Royal Caribbean’s most loyal passengers, executives, travel industry professionals and the media. It was a joy to witness the christening ceremony of the Quantum of the Seas by her Godmother, Kristin […]

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  • Margarita

    It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere aboard Norwegian Cruise Line

    Cruisers get ready: the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere bar will soon set sail on the brand new Norwegian Escape! Cruisers will be able to experience the Margaritaville lifestyle onboard the Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship starting November 2015. Norwegian and Margaritaville have an exclusive partnership that will bring many […]

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  • A Look Inside the Quantum of the Seas: An Infographic

    Royal Caribbean is prepped to launch the Quantum of the Seas, the first in their exciting new Quantum class of ships. She’ll be jam-packed with exciting features like a skydiving simulator, FlowRider, bumper cars / roller skating arena, new staterooms and the revolutionary new Two70 entertainment venue. The Quantum of the Seas will debut in […]

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  • Holland America ms Koningsdam ship

    New Holland America Ship Named ms Koningsdam

    The name for the latest addition to the famed Holland America fleet was recently announced as the ms Koningsdam; a name that tributes both the company’s history and the new era of luxury cruising that Holland America Line will usher in with this 2,650 passenger ship. Throughout its 141-year history, Holland America Line has bestowed the “dam” […]

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  • New Video of Viking Oceans "Floating Out" the Viking Star

    Viking Ocean Cruises shared with the world a video of its very first ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star, due to carry passengers in early 2015. The vessel’s “float out” ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy, and was met with great fanfare. To add to the excitement, Viking Ocean Cruises also announced the ship’s […]

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