Launched in 2007, Queen Victoria has provided options for Cunard passengers. It is not as well known as Queen Mary 2, and with a guest capacity of 2,014 Queen Victoria is significantly smaller than her sister, but the high-end...
In 2009, a revolution in cruising began when Carnival Cruise Line introduced Waterworks, an aqua fun-park at sea. Waterworks is now the stand-out feature on many Carnival ships, featuring the Twister, a huge corkscrew ride, and the enclosed DrainPipe...
The Holland America cruise line has a history dating back 140 years, and the present ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name. Holland America has found a cruising market for passengers wanting to experience the blending...
There is a very good collection of cruise line image banks at cruising.org, but the page is often not available and some of the links are broken, so I created a new list of cruise line image libraries with...
Launched in 1999, ms Volendam has since undergone several upgrades in 2006, the vessel introduced us to Explorations Cafe, a comfortable onboard escape that includes computers with internet access, a library with areas for playing board games, and quality...
Christened in 2003, ms Oosterdam has since undergone a Holland America “Signature of Excellence” dry dock upgrade. As with sister ships in the Vista class, Oosterdam embraces the latest in technology alongside the Holland America traditions of first-class luxury...
Family-friendly cruises have become a significant attraction for holidaymakers, and the cruise industry has evolved to accommodate the new generation. Royal Caribbean International is embracing the change by building mega-ships that resemble floating fun parks with attractions to satisfy...
The modern cruise ship market is extremely competitive, and builders utilise the services of world renowned architects. Pacific Dawn is no exception, being designed in 1991 by Renzo Piano, an Italian architect famous for creating expansive people-friendly buildings that...
As the name implies, Carnival cruise ships are all about fun and festivity. The onboard entertainments and amazing destinations, although reason enough for taking a Carnival cruise, are just part of the attraction. Another area where Carnival really shines...
One of the greatest concerns of first time cruisers is the fear of getting seasick. Anyone who has experienced sea sickness will sympathise, as it is a condition that can ruin a voyage. Fortunately, modern cruise ships utilise the...