With a deep natural harbor on India’s western coast, Mumbai (which many locals still call Bombay) welcomes cruise ships to an enormous city that’s overflowing with things to see and do. In fact, Holland America’s 2017 Grand World Voyage will dock overnight in Mumbai, giving … [Read more...]
Should I do a World Cruise? Test the Water First with These Tips!
A cruise of the world is on many wish lists, even for people who have never been on a cruise. Consider this brief description of Holland America Line’s 2017 Grand World Voyage: “Without a single international flight, explore 36 ports of call and stay overnight in 10 magical … [Read more...]
Why Cruise Specialists Guests Return Cruise after Cruise
At Cruise Specialists, we are lucky to work with amazing clients who are not only a joy to plan for, but generous with their feedback after a cruise! They always let us know what could be better, so we can make adjustments, but our favorite is that little pat on the back which … [Read more...]
How to Choose: River or Ocean Cruise?
There’s more than one way to cruise, and both ocean and river cruises are terrific vacation options. If you haven’t tried both of them yet, you may be surprised by how different they are. Both types of cruises will put you on a well-equipped ship with an attentive crew, but … [Read more...]
4 New Expedition Ships for PONANT
The first of 4 new ships for Ponant, a French luxury cruise line, is expected to make its debut in 2018. The newest ships will join the company's sailing yacht Le Ponant and sister ships Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial, four state-of-the-art yachts. The new … [Read more...]