Quantum of the Seas is the first of a brand new class of ships being launched by Royal Caribbean International starting in November of 2014. They are going for the WOW factor–and it appears they have achieved it. Royal Caribbean International has revolutionized the experience of cruising and has raised the bar for other cruise lines. Crown and Anchor members* have advance booking dibs beginning May 27, 2013 with bookings open to the general public on June 4. This 4,180-passenger ship, (smaller than the Oasis-class ships with max. 6,296 passengers) will launch in November 2014 from...

The gorgeous weather, beaches and culture are why millions of people vacation on the Hawaiian islands. However, because it is so popular it can be a bit expensive, but don’t despair, there are ways to enjoy this paradise without breaking the bank and still enjoy luxurious, all inclusive accommodations. For years our CruiseExperts.com agents have specialized in helping our clients enjoy all that the islands have to offer at an affordable price. One of the best and most value packed ways to see the Aloha State is on a cruise ship that visits all four main islands. On a cruise your...

Port of Houston Cruising out of Texas just got better! The new Cruise Passenger Terminal in the Port of Houston opens this year–just a 21-mile drive away from Hobby International Airport. This will make getting to your cruise ship so much easier. Princess Cruises begins sailing from Port of Houston on Nov. 5, 2013 and Norwegian Cruise Line starts departures in 2014. CruiseExperts.com can get you the best prices and any applicable special offers available to try out these new sailings. Check out the links below for sailing dates, prices and incentives. NEW Sailings from Houston,...

 Themed cruise vacations have been gaining in popularity at an astonishing rate over the last few years and nowhere has that been more evident than in river cruising.  We’ve talked in the past about how river cruising is the fastest growing segment of cruise vacationing so it’s no surprise that themed river cruises are some of the first cruises of the year to sell out.  Who wouldn’t enjoy sitting in their stateroom gazing out their French balcony, sliding glass door open, with a glass of wine and a good book or their iPad, posting pictures on Facebook; the envy of all their...

One of the decisions that you’ll have to make when booking a cruise is what type of room you want—and where it will be located. It may seem overwhelming, but at CruiseExperts.com, we’re here to help you. Our agents understand that selecting a cabin can be hard if you’re not familiar with the ship, and especially for first-time passengers. Hopefully, we can give you some information that may help you choose the right cabin in the right location for your vacation.   VIEW Inside Stateroom: These cabins don’t have windows or port holes. It is a basic stateroom with two...

Cruising is not only enjoyable, it’s incredibly safe. Although it’s virtually impossible to say that the chance of an accident can be completely eliminated, you’ll be glad to know that you are in regulated safe contained environment rather than you would be if you were to travel anywhere else. Inspections The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations agency, is in charge of setting construction and safe operation standards for ships, and the U.S. Coast Guard enforces all these standards. The Coast Guard executes both announced and unannounced inspections...

The benefits of holding a corporate event, company meeting or retreat on a cruise versus land are outstanding. Many cruise lines provide everything you need for a flawless and cost efficient meeting, event or retreat. CruiseExperts.com agents can help you plan the perfect meeting. What are the benefits of having a meeting, event or retreat on a cruise ship? Let me tell you. 1.     Planning is easy since the accommodations, food, entertainment and business needs are included. 2.     Self-contained venues = better attendance. 3.    ...

A Guaranteed Stateroom is an unassigned room on a ship. It can be the perfect choice for some people but you need to know the difference between an unassigned room and an assigned room so there are no surprises when you board the ship. Cruise Lines use this technique to manage their stateroom inventory. They guarantee you’ll have a stateroom in a desired category but wait until close to the sail date to actually assign you a cabin. That way they have the option of assigning you a cabin that hasn’t been previously booked. It’s very much like when you arrive at a hotel to...