Ship Reviews

Ship Review: Carnival Vista
A Brand-New View Carnival Vista takes cruisers to new horizons. By Lynn and Cele...

Ship Review: ms Koningsdam
Music to the Eyes Holland America Line’s Koningsdam hits all the right notes. By...

Ship Review: Crystal Esprit
Luxury Living Crystal Yacht Cruises debuts with Crystal Esprit. By Theresa Norton Masek Much-loved...

Ship Spotlight: AmaDara
Magic on the Mekong AmaDara sets sail for history, culture, and wonder. Story and...

Ship Spotlight: Viking Star
A Star Is Born Viking Ocean Cruises debuts with a flagship like no other....

Ship Spotlight: Costa Diadema
Crown Jewel Discover why Costa Diadema is nicknamed “the Queen of the Mediterranean.”...

Ship Spotlight: Grand Celebration
The Grand Tour There’s much to celebrate now that the Bahamas just got...

Ship Spotlight: Quantum of the Seas
Smart Ship, Awesome Trip Quantum of the Seas lives up to the hype....

Ship Spotlight: Tauck Inspire
Get Inspired Tauck’s newest class of ships raises the bar in river cruising. By...

Norwegian Getaway: Miami Flavor
Miami Flavor Norwegian Getaway brings the excitement of the Magic City to the high...

Regal Princess: A Regal Respite
Regal Princess: A Regal Respite Princess Cruises’ newest ship delights both day and night....

Ship Spotlight: River Cruises
Rivers of Dreams Options abound for cruisers seeking a river experience. By Fran Golden...

Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition – Carnival Sunshine
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition When it comes to ship renovations, sometimes it’s not just...

Europa 2: Generation LuXe
Generation LuXe Europa 2 caters to upscale cruisers seeking international flavor. By Lori Rackl...

Norwegian Breakaway
Ship Review: Norwegian Breakaway Start spreading the news… this floating mini-Manhattan is a New...

MSC Preziosa: Cosmopolitan Cruising
SHIP SPOTLIGHT: MSC PREZIOSA Cosmopolitan Cruising Gear up and then unwind through memorable moments...

Tere Moana: Small in Size — Big on Luxury
Small in Size — Big on Luxury With its incredible upgrades and more intimate...

Royal Princess – The New Crown Jewel
SHIP REVIEW: Royal Princess The New Crown Jewel Veterans and first-time cruisers will find Royal...

MSC Divina Making Its Move
Making Its Move With MSC Divina about to relocate to its new Caribbean home,...

Celebrity Reflection
Ship Review Celebrity Reflection X marks the spot where beautiful art meets deluxe personal...

Queen of the Mississippi
SHIP SPOTLIGHT Queen of the Mississippi Porthole rolls up the Mighty River in style. By...

AmaCerto‘s River of Dreams
RIVER OF DREAMS State-of-the-art technology complements a creative vision on AmaWaterways’ beautiful AmaCerto. By...

American Queen: A Royal Ship Returns
The largest river steamer ever, American Queen was built in 1995 to carry 436…

Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister Jan and Cindy Brady might disagree, but it’s not always the oldest...

Viking Odin: Try Me A River
Viking Odin: Try Me a River Why a river cruise in Europe should be...

Rotterdam– to the Third Power
Rotterdam – to the Third Power A Porthole writer takes a trip down Holland...

River of Dreams
River Cruises River of Dreams Experience relaxation on Europe’s quaint waterways. From a mathematical...

Extreme Makeovers
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition Crystal Serenity takes on a chic new look. By John...

Carnival Magic: Magic Spell!
Ship Review: Magic Spell! Get drawn into the newest member of Carnival’s fleet. By...

Oceania Cruises’ Marina
Oceania Cruises’ MARINA A Calmer Kind of Cruise Oceania Cruises’ new Marina offers a...

Disney Dream
Ship Review: DISNEY DREAM Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship grants all cruising wishes. By...

QUEEN ELIZABETH – Royal Redux
Ship Review QUEEN ELIZABETH – Royal Redux Cunard unveils yet another Elizabeth, and this...

It’s About Time (15 Years of Cruising)
It’s About Time See how cruise ships have changed and evolved since you first...

Norwegian Epic
Ship Review NORWEGIAN EPIC Big Ship. Epic Achievement Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest and greatest...

Nieuw Amsterdam
Ship Review – Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line’s latest ship tips its hat to...

Avalon Felicity
Ship Review Avalon Felicity’s rooms with a view showcase Europe’s waterways in style. By...











