La Spezia is a port town, naval harbor, and ship-building center, and if you don’t want to go too far from your cruise ship, the charming main street, Via del Prione, is within walking distance of the cruise terminal. Sit in the sun at one of the many cafes or … Read article
We are confident you will love Barcelona, especially if this is your first visit. If you are a returning guest, there will always be something new to discover or places you want to revisit. As a cruise traveler, you may be looking for recommended hotels near Barcelona cruise port but … Read article
Being spoiled for choice is a good thing. And certainly no more so than at Valletta’s indoor food market. If you are looking for a bustling atmosphere, together with some of the best local food you will ever eat in Malta, step inside the beautifully restored Is-Suq Tal-Belt Valletta Food … Read article
Did you get a message from the airline that your flight for your upcoming cruise has a new itinerary? Will you no longer make it to the port of departure in time for embarkation? You are not alone. Right now, airlines are working hard to meet an increase in demand … Read article
Plan to stay in Italy at least four or five days before or after your cruise vacation to give yourself time to visit the cultural capital Milan and to experience one of the prettiest places in the world, Lake Como. Milan and Lake Como – on every traveler’s bucket list. … Read article
Celebrity Cruises has long been one of our go-to mainstream cruise lines when looking for our next cruise vacation. While we also have been lucky enough to cruise with Royal Caribbean, MSC, NCL, Azamara, Princess Cruises, and Oceania Cruises, Celebrity has become the standard to compare other cruises. We love … Read article
What we consider luxury, ultra-luxury, or an elevated cruise experience is very different from customer to customer. Most important is that the expectation of your cruise matches your real-life experience both onboard and onshore. However, we believe some areas can make or break a great cruise vacation. We call them … Read article
In a country with abundant historical and cultural attractions and picturesque landscapes, booking a Mediterranean cruise from or to an Italian port is an excellent opportunity to extend your vacation and explore other bucket list destinations in Italy. A cruise combined with train travel is the best way to see … Read article
How do you know you get the best price when you book your cruise? Cruise fare tracking allows you to monitor the price of cruises over time, enabling you to book at the best price. Everyone wants a great deal when booking a holiday. Regardless of how much your vacation … Read article
Are you looking forward to a Mediterranean cruise in the summer and wondering what to pack? Perhaps by now, you have read how changeable the European weather can be regardless of the season you cruise. Here is our guide to the ultimate Mediterranean cruise packing list, including essentials for onboard … Read article
Of all the hundreds of questions we have seen throughout the year, these are the most common that cruise guests are curious about when planning and booking a cruise vacation. So we thought we would gather them all together in one place so they can help you with your next … Read article
Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is an enticing, sun-drenched island that hosts cruise ships year-round. If you are lucky enough to have the island on your next cruise itinerary, with shore excursions from port Valletta, you’ll discover that Malta is in a class of its own. Known … Read article