Cruise Lines Launch Early Black Friday Deals
The festive shopping season is here, and Black Friday cruise deals are already rolling out. Many arrived early this year….
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WiFi on Holland America Zuiderdam: Speed Tests & Review
Cruise ship WiFi has come a long way, and Holland America’s Zuiderdam is proof that staying connected at sea is…
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Club-Like Travel: Noordam & Westerdam
“We crossed the North Atlantic very often and mostly on the big, fast liners. But sometimes, we crossed on the…
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Sleep Like It’s 1896? HX Expeditions’ Nostalgic Cabin Experience Might Be Cooler in Concept Than Comfort
HX Expeditions is taking guests back to where it all began. In celebration of its 130th anniversary, the expedition cruise…
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Authenticity Defines the New Luxury Shore Excursion
It’s time to re-imagine shore programs. For about two decades, I have held leadership positions in the travel and tourism…
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Is Holland America’s Blend Bar a Perfect Match for Its Guests?
Holland America Line just unveiled something unexpected: Blend Bar, the cruise industry’s first-ever lipstick blending bar at sea. Guests can…
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The MILLERGRAM – Fall 2025 Edition
Published quarterly, MILLERGRAM invites readers to journey through a history of ocean liners with maritime historian Bill Miller. Proudly reprinted…
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Royal Caribbean’s Boldest Bet Yet with Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s upcoming ship, Legend of the Seas, takes aim at one of travel’s toughest challenges: designing a vacation that…
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The Government Shuts Down on Your Cruise: What Do You Do Now?
The United States government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2025. If you’re on a cruise…
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Cornell Hotel Society Spotlights Crescent Seas Residential Cruise Ship
I was an invited guest to an exclusive reception at the Gale Miami Hotel & Residences this week, hosted by…
