Building on its success with theme parks, resorts, and its overall brand success, Disney launched its own cruise line with its first ship, Disney Magic in 1998. Since then it has grown to become a popular cruise line, sailing to numerous destinations internationally.

There’s more than one way to cross the Atlantic Ocean to reach the Old Country. 

While most travelers choose the speedy and efficient method of flight, a voyage on a cruise ship is the classic way to enjoy a transatlantic journey.

I hopped on Cunard’s legendary Queen Mary 2 for my first crossing, going eastbound from New York City’s Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Southampton to see exactly what seven days at sea feels like.

If you want to take your Royal Caribbean cruise to the next level, then you should absolutely consider booking a Star Class suite with a Royal Genie!

Maybe you've heard the hype about Royal Caribbean's incredible Royal Genie service - or maybe you're just looking for a way to treat yourself on your next cruise.

A Royal Genie is your access to a luxurious Royal Caribbean cruise world that you had no idea even existed. 

Carnival Cruise Line has officially returned to New York, meaning that the cruise line has retuned to service in all 14 of their U.S. home ports.

Yesterday, June 16, marked the first day since March 2020 that a Carnival Cruise Line ship had returned to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Carnival Cruise Line’s ship the Carnival Magic docked in New York to celebrate the occasion.

While Disney Cruise Line offers included rotational dining for each night of dinner, there are also a few adult-only restaurant options that are available for an additional fee. 

All of the Disney Cruise Line ships offer Palo, which is an upscale Northern Italian restaurant, while only the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream have Remy, a French restaurant. The new Disney Wish features a brand-new restaurant called Enchanté. 

The cruise ship the Crystal Endeavor, previously owned by ultra-luxury cruise line, Genting’s Crystal Cruises, will now be operated under Royal Caribbean International’s luxury Silversea brand.

Holland America Line and Princess cruises will be requiring guests onboard their ships to wear face masks during sailings to Alaska.

“Out of an abundance of caution due to the rise in positive COVID-19 cases throughout Alaska, all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times while onboard, except when eating or drinking or in their own staterooms,” stated Holland America Line about the recent change.

Starting June 12th the United States will no longer require passengers traveling to the U.S.A via airplanes to provide negative results from a COVID-19 viral test.

Currently the White House is set to announce today, Friday June 10th, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will stop requiring test results for visitors, or returning travelers, coming into the United States, starting Sunday, June 12.

Virgin Voyages announced today, June 8th, that their newest ship, the Resilient Lady will have a delayed launch.

Virgin Voyages notified impacted guests via email, saying that the reasoning behind delaying the launch of their newest ship was due to supply chain issues, staff shortages, and regional challenges. Virgin Voyages said that these challenges, “meant we couldn’t guarantee the epic vacation you deserve,” adding “we don’t want to fall short with your valuable time off, so while this decision was difficult, it was necessary.”