A new cruise port outside Ketchikan provides even more opportunities for travelers to explore Alaska. It may even be the formula for a bit of a cruise dilemma: skip going into Ketchikan at all and spend even more time in the Tongass National Forest, which it borders—Tongass is … [Read more...]
An Alaskan Cruise Aboard the New Discovery Princess
Princess Cruises is no newcomer to Alaska, but their new ship certainly is. Having just recently made her big debut Spring 2022, Discovery Princess is the cruise line’s final Royal-Class ship and the third vessel specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with Princess … [Read more...]
Northern Europe Cruise Destination Highlights
Travelers have access to a treasure trove of Northern Europe cruise options, with ancient and enchanting lands stretching from Greenland in the west and north into the Arctic Circle. Cruise lines – from boutique ships carrying just a few hundred guests to the largest, most … [Read more...]
Cruise Review: Silversea’s Silver Dawn
Annie Scrivanich is the Senior Vice President of Cruise Specialists. She has been in the travel industry 45 years and most of that has been as part of the cruise industry. One career highlight was helping to pioneer the Route of the Glaciers cruise itinerary along with the … [Read more...]
Cruise Review: Destination Immersion in Mexico with Azamara
Heather Visser is the longtime Shore Excursions Manager for Cruise Specialists. She has been in the travel industry 22 years, including working on board cruise ships for six years. She has visited more than 90 countries and is our agency’s in-house expert on planning curated … [Read more...]