Carnival Reveals Vista Will Have Onboard Brewery

At the end of 2014, craft beer sales surpassed sales of Budweiser in the U.S. This fact has not been lost on cruise lines, as they continue to add more specialty brews to their ships’ beverage lists. Last Thursday, Carnival took the craft beer craze a step further with their announcement that the highly-anticipated, 4,000-passenger […]

The Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers

Living the single life? Need a little freedom from your family? No problem! An increasing number of travelers set sail by themselves, either for the chance at finding romance on board, or for a few days of complete peace and quiet, or even just as a break from all routine. With everything from special classes […]

Norwegian Cruise Lines Announces Norwegian Escape Events for Travel Agents

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has announced a series of promotional events for travel partners and agents to meet with cruise line leadership in anticipation of the launching of their new ship, Norwegian Escape. Between January and March, events will be held in 21 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Boston, Atlanta, Montreal, […]

5 Things to Do in Cuba Once You (Eventually) Get There

This year promises to be a big one for Cuba’s tourism industry. Last week, new regulations came into play that will ease travel restrictions to this previously isolated nation. While Americans won’t be able to hop on a plane to Havana right away, several commercial airlines and cruise companies have already announced plans to operate […]

New Longer Carnival Cruises Mean Higher Commissions for Travel Agents

Looking for a unique cruise experience? Carnival has announced they will be offering several one-of-a-kind, extended sailings scheduled for the end of 2015 and early 2016. The 11 sailings depart from Long Beach, Calif.; Port Canaveral, Fla.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami; and New Orleans. Travelers will have the opportunity to visit more than two […]