Although cruises around Asia are more popular than ever, voyages around Japan have been something of a slow burn. Princess Cruises made a huge commitment to the region a few years ago, deploying Diamond Princess to Japan year-round and refitting her with a number of interesting … [Read more...]
Six Cruises You Simply Must Experience
So many spectacular places to visit, so little time. Here are six of our favorites. We're not suggesting by the title of this article that it's time to begin disembarking from that great journey known as life. Far from it. Cast your eye farther down the page, and you'll see … [Read more...]
5 Favorite Japanese Port Excursions
It just makes sense to visit Japan by water. Because this island nation consists of 6,852 islands, you'll never get a true feel for the place or culture if you stay rooted on land. With dozens of stunning shore excursions offered by a host of excellent cruise lines, you'll … [Read more...]
Angkor Wat Tour on the 2017 Grand World Voyage
Ever wondered what happens on an Overland Tour during a cruise? During this year's hosted Holland America Grand World Voyage, our intrepid host Henk Barnhoorn lead Cruise Specialists guests on three overland tours: China, Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat. One of the great things … [Read more...]
Treasures of Mumbai, India
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...]