Big news! Norwegian Cruise Line recently bought Prestige Cruises International, which is the parent company of upscale cruise lines, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. This $3 billion deal gives Norwegian solid footing in the luxury cruise industry. Albeit as a distant third, Norwegian joins the heavyweights of the cruise industry, Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Carnival owns Carnival, Princess,… Read More
How To Avoid Single Supplements On Cruises
It is hard to find cruises that don’t charge single supplements. However, there are groups, such as AARP.com, www.Travelcompanions.com and www.OSoloMio.com that organize cruises for their members and will pair up suitable travelers so as to avoid single supplements. Additionally, cruise lines have begun to cater to solo cruisers. For example, lots of European River Cruises waive single supplement fees,… Read More
Cruises: Which is better…small ships or large ships?
Note: “small” ships means any vessel carrying 1,599 or fewer passengers and “big” ships are any ships with a passenger capacity of 1,600 or more. Big Ships Number of Passengers Pro: If you’re someone who doesn’t mind a crowd, a big ship is the place to do it. With some ships — like those in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class —… Read More
WHY YOU SHOULD USE A TRAVEL AGENT TO BOOK A CRUISE
Did you know that there are thirty-five different rates for a cabin? Did you know that there are six different cruise categories? Did you know that there are five ship sizes? Did you know that there are four types of cabins? Do you know what a repositioning cruise is? Do you know what “wave season” is? You get the idea…… Read More
Terrance Zepke studied Journalism at the University of Tennessee and later received a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. She has studied Parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She began her career as a freelance writer and photographer, ... 
