Prior to the North American debut of Virgin Voyages, we heard many promises: The new ship, Scarlet Lady, would be irresistible. Cruises would be filled with surprises and delights. And perhaps most of all, that Virgin Voyages would be charting its own path with high-profile … [Read more...]
Cruise Review: The Transformed Windstar Star Breeze
Fresh off a complete renovation as part of Windstar Cruises’ $250 Million Star Plus Initiative, Cruise Specialists was on board Star Breeze for one of her first voyages back at sea in July 2021. All guests and crew were fully vaccinated. Annie Scrivanich, Senior Vice President … [Read more...]
Caribbean Ports: More than Meets the Eye
If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, right? Cruisers who have been to the islands, will quickly tell you this is a long standing myth! Each island has a different flare, it’s own personality due to cuisine, traditions and yes, even landscape! Of course nearly … [Read more...]
What it’s Like on the First Cruise to Return to Sailing out of the United States
Cruise Specialists marketing team member, Maggie Blehert, cruised on board Celebrity Edge on the first cruise out of a U.S. port since cruising's pause. The 7-day cruise departed Fort Lauderdale on June 26, 2021, and cruised roundtrip, calling on Costa Maya and Cozumel Mexico, … [Read more...]
Cruising’s Comeback has a Start Date
Cruising has begun its comeback in the Caribbean! On June 5, 2021, Celebrity Millennium departed St. Maarten for a 7-day roundtrip cruise. There have been a limited number of cruises in Europe and Asia over the past year, but this is the first opportunity for close-to-home ocean … [Read more...]