Setting Sail for Flavor: Is Specialty Dining on a Cruise Worth the Cost?

One of the best things about cruising is the food – with so many dining options on a cruise, dining can be a daily adventure!

Still, a question that often comes up when it comes to cruise dining is the “specialty restaurants” onboard – and whether it’s worth paying extra for those – as may happen with some cruise lines.

Ultimately, deciding whether to pay for specialty dining on a cruise depends on your personal preferences and priorities. Let’s look at a few things to consider when making your decision: Read more

7 Tips for Stress-Free Summer Travel

Summer is a time for relaxation and exploration, but the process of traveling can often be stressful. Whether you’re planning a bucket list vacation or visiting loved ones, it’s important to plan ahead so that you’ll have a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Let’s look at some ways for you to do just that. Read more

Setting Sail Together: Why a Short Cruise is the Ideal Family Getaway for All Ages

Cruising is a popular vacation choice for families, and for good reason. With its all-inclusive nature, variety of activities, and convenient “unpack once and see the world” way of traveling, a cruise can be the perfect getaway for multi-generation families looking to create cherished memories together.

But what if some or all of your family are new to cruising – and so a bit reluctant? Read more

Experience Amazing Alaska with Princess Cruises

When you first feel the urge to experience Alaska, it’s hard to let it go. A photograph of a glacier can take your breath away, so you can only imagine how powerful the real thing will be. Imagine raising your gaze to see how high the mountains rise and listening to tales of explorers and adventurers who trekked through this wild land. Once you feel that connection to Alaska, it’s time to make that bucket list dream a reality.

The question then becomes, what’s the best way to experience what is a once-in-a-lifetime destination? For many, the answer is a land/cruise tour – and no one does it better than Princess cruises. With over fifty years of experience sailing the region, a variety of cruises from 7 to 14 days long – plus a top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers cruise that sails 500 miles further north across the Gulf of Alaska – Travel Weekly readers have voted Princess the “Best Cruise Line in Alaska” sixteen times. Read more