Princess Cruises is once again using passenger feedback to award shore excursion operators in Alaska for their expertise. The annual end of season event is in its tenth year, recognizing top-rated local tour operators with the line’s C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards for best shore excursion experiences. The awards are given within each port that [...]
Cruise West specializes in small ship cruising to out of the way places, and for 2009 is looking beyond its regular explorations to release a bold new mission in 2010 for its flagship Spirit of Oceanus. New fascinating itinerary details will be announced soon, but for now you can take advantage of excellent savings [...]
Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up for another successful Alaska season in 2009. Alaska offers breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and an opportunity to stay close to home for vacation. A wide assortment of shore excursions will enable you to get up close and personal with our 49th state. Once again, the 2,124-passenger [...]
Crystal Cruises, which regularly sails everywhere in the world, is finally coming back to Alaska for the first time since 2005 with a single early season itinerary departing Yokohama April 16 on the Crystal Serenity. This is a 22-day voyage highlighting first time visits to the Great Land, with calls at Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Seward [...]
Holland America Line is offering Collectors’ Voyages and a Voyage of the Glaciers offering to its clientele who enjoy the time aboard ship as much as the destination, Alaska. Holland America Line offers the 14-day Collectors’ Voyages and a new 17-day Voyage of the Glaciers CruiseTour, which are extended tours that are two seven-day [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) came out strong today with new sailing choices in Europe and Alaska, and also committed through 2012 to Hawaii to keep the Pride of America there. NCL was thought to be considering leaving Hawaii due to poor financials, but openly stated the unit is profitable. These cruises go on [...]
Hurtigruten, formerly known as Norwegian Coastal Voyage, has a solution for folks who want to cruise in a challenging economic environment. Lawaway! If you are contemplating your next vacation, and have Northern Europe on your wish list, this is your answer. Don’t stress. Hurtigruten makes it easy with our new Layaway Getaway flexible [...]
