It's not easy to get by for a lot of people these days and when it comes to sacrificing to make ends meet, usually vacations are the…
Wow did July fly by or what! Tomorrow is August 1st and we're smack dab in the middle of summertime. Today we have cruises on three brand…
Cruising is back in some parts of the world, but the rest of us will have to wait a little longer until we can cruise again. Cruise…
Happy Friday, everyone! We have a VERY special edition of Choose Your Cruise today and it includes three cruise ships that aren't even sailing yet! Nothing beats that…
Deals, deals, deals. That's what cruisers are seeing when they research their next great cruise vacation. Cruise lines are taking out all the stops when it comes…
Okay, we can all agree that 2020 is the WORST. But don't let your pure, unadulterated hatred for this year prevent you from scoring a great deal…
The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise -Mark Twain The Mississippi River may not have the…
We're just weeks away from the arrival of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady and the hype surrounding the newest ship at sea is only growing. Since the first people began…
When most people thing about getting on a cruise ship, its in some tropical port like Miami or Fort Lauderdale, but there's actually a lot of great…
Happy birthday, George Washington! On this day way back in 1732, you came into this world and nothing would ever be the same. As Americans enjoy their…
Few place on Earth are more romantic than the Mediterranean. Whether you're sampling the gelato in Naples, shopping for flowers at the Central Market in Cadiz, or…
One of the fastest growing cruise lines sailing today is MSC Cruises. With 17 ships in the fleet, MSC has cruises sailing all over the world with…
While many cruisers are packing their bags for a Caribbean cruise vacation this winter, others are looking ahead to their summer vacation. Alaska cruises are some of…
The island of Puerto Rico has been in the news lately after a series of earthquakes shook residents and caused significant damage across the island. Cruisers from…
You don't have to go far for a great vacation if you live in South Florida. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced a flash sale on its ‘Roaring Twenties’…
Before you take your flying car to work today, don't forget to tell your house robot to walk the dog and make mac and cheese for dinner.…
It's not too late to give the gift of cruising this holiday season! If you're dreaded heading back to the office in January, why not give yourself…
Everyone needs a little magic in their life during the holiday season. One of the best ways to spread the joy of the holidays is to book…
Do you have your next cruise vacation planned? If not, we've got a once in a lifetime opportunity to cruise through the world famous Panama Canal on…
You could head to the store on Black Friday to wrestle with a stranger over the last Elmo doll, or you could peruse the list below compiled…
Greetings from on board the newest ship from Norwegian Cruise Lines, Norwegian Encore! Porthole Cruise Magazine has been onboard for a couple of days now and we'll…
In just 6 days, Porthole Cruise Magazine will be on board the new Norwegian Encore sailing on her christening cruise with Godmother Kelly Clarkson. We'll be doing…
Is there a better way to explore the world than on a handcrafted luxury river ship going to exotic destinations, with a glass of something refreshing in…
Before you run out and buy way too many bags of discount Halloween candy, you might want to check out the cruise deal of the week on…
The best part about Fall isn't the changing leaves or apple pies, it's repositioning cruises! If you want to read more about what a repositioning cruise is,…
Last week we sent out what was easily the best deal in cruising. A week on board the spectacular MSC Meraviglia in a balcony stateroom for just…
Don't you just love that new car smell? Well, imagine that but instead of a car, it's a 171,00 ton cruise ship! MSC Meraviglia, which entered service in…
Do you feel that, cruisers? The dog days of summer have given way to the crispness of Autumn and that means sailing season is just around the…
Sometimes you just need a getaway. Vacations are great and everyone wants to spend a week or more away from the hustle and bustle of daily life,…
We've got a supernatural deal of the week in honor of Friday the 13th and the full moon! Even if you're turning into a werewolf and howling…
Isn't it time to book a cruise? To the Pacific, to be specific. Windstar Cruises is a small ship cruising company that touts themselves as 180 degrees from…
Seeing the world isn't easy. Earth is a big place with lots of sights, sounds and experiences to be had. Thankfully, we live in an era where…
Imagine what it was like for the first explorers who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of the New World. The ships they sailed on were obviously…
Last minute cruise deals are one of the best ways to save money on your next cruise vacation, but it's not always easy to book one. You…
Earlier this year, MSC Cruises celebrated the 20 millionth passenger sailing aboard one of their many cruise ships. The line offers a number of cruise itineraries all…
How many of you have ever been on a solo cruise? Most people don't cruise alone because of annoying single supplement charges where you're essentially paying for…
When the hotdogs have all been eaten and the sparklers all burned out, the thought of going back to work after a fun-filled 4th of July weekend…
Everyone wants to make a splash this summer. It could be into the pool or at a backyard BBQ with all your friends, but one of the…
You can buy a lot of things for $600. That's how much cruisers are saving with the latest deal from Holland America Line! A new deal called…
What does Mom really want for Mother's Day? You could go with the traditional route of flowers and the like, or you could step it up with…
Have you ever gone all in? No, not at a card table, but on a much-deserved cruise vacation! MSC Cruises, one of the biggest names in the…
Everyone likes a bonus. Whether it's at work or when you book yourself an awesome cruise, getting more is always a good thing. If you're all about…
Some people just don't like the beach. The sand gets everywhere, you come back sunburned and you have to carry a million bags back and forth from…
Love is in the air, so why not book a cruise with a line whose name literally means love! Ama (or amor) means love in Spanish and…
Everyone looks forward to the end of the year. The early winter months represent holidays, celebrations, and quality time with family and friends. However, the winter weather,…
There's plenty of good cruise deals floating around the web, but not many of them actually make you say wow! Royal Caribbean is running a flash sale…
One of the biggest weekends in America is finally here and in honor of Super Bowl Sunday, Celebrity Cruises has a winning deal no matter who you're…
Happy Friday Cruisers! It's peak season for warm weather cruising in the Caribbean and elsewhere South of the Equator, but some of you are still stuck at…
It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays according to the river cruise experts at AmaWaterways. That’s why they’re getting in the spirit with big…
Have you ever wanted to uncover the mysteries of the Orient? Thanks to a new Summer Special from Victoria Cruises, cruising the Yangtze River in China has…
Enjoy sunrise over a vista of a thousand pagodas, explore remote temples with expert guides, glide along the majestic waterways of Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River, and take advantage…
Off-season cruising. Some consider it an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp. Who wants to see the Caribbean in August or the Baltic Sea in October? Savvy travelers, that’s…
Father’s Day is right around the corner and those looking for something more interesting than a tie or golf balls for Dad need to check out the…
Memorial Day savings are all around us and that means it’s a great time to find the best deals on a cruise. The Memorial Day sale from…
As a thank you for making Smartcruiser.com a top name in cruise deals for the past 30 years, the site is giving travelers booking any cruise of…
