And cruising’s ‘Luxury Leader’ for 2016 is…

If you’re like most cruisers, you spend time talking cruising with others who love taking to the rivers and the oceans. Here’s something you might be able to stump them with, as a “Did you know?”

Repositioning cruises offer bargains at sea

TOM PARSONS BEST FARES www.bestfares.com Travelers looking for a bargain at sea should consider repositioning cruises. Each fall and spring, cruise lines move their fleets to ports in warmer climates so that their ships will be ready to sail for the next cruise season and because people don’t want to cruise when it’s chilly outside. Travelers who book these repositioning … Read more

Tropical Storm Bonnie forces cruise ships near Florida to alter itineraries

By Gene Sloan, USA TODAY The National Hurricane Center’s forecast track for Tropical Storm Bonnie as of 8 am EDT on Friday, July 23, 2010. The newly formed Tropical Storm Bonnie already is causing some disruptions for cruise ships sailing around Florida and the Bahamas. Carnival says the Baltimore-based Carnival Pride is skipping a port call scheduled for today in … Read more