Author Archives: Dick Viti

 AREA Vacations has partnered with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to offer you several unique opportunities to learn more about cruising from the comfort of your own home.   Specifically, the partnership will provide a series of Webinars that will be hosted by … Continue reading →

There is no “bad” time to book a cruise. But one of the best times is while you are on a cruise. Cruise lines know that while you are on a cruise you are being pampered, you’re relaxed, enjoying delicious meals, … Continue reading →

Costa Concordia – a beautiful ship – prior to 1/13/2012 The Costa Concordia tragedy has increased awareness of shipboard safety and the extent to which cruise lines train and prepare personnel to respond to emergencies. Despite this disaster that cost so many lives … Continue reading →

Investors who love to cruise should consider owning 100 shares of Carnival Corporation (CCL) stock. Shareholder benefits include an onboard credit (OBC) of up to $250 when sailing on any of the cruise lines owned by CCL including Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess … Continue reading →

While most cruise lines offer current and former military personnel discounts on some sailings, Princess Cruise Line offers veterans onboard credits on every sailing. The aggressive benefits program, started over a year ago, is designed to attract current and former armed … Continue reading →

Waiting to see the Northern Lights? Well, winter of 2012 may be the best chance of lifetime to see this amazing natural phenomenon. NASA predicts that this winter will see the strongest Northern Lights activity in 50 years and what better … Continue reading →

One of the best “rewards” credit cards for cruise enthusiasts is the Carnival MasterCard. The card is available through Barclays Bank. The Carnival card tracks your purchases in FunPoints – one FunPoint for each dollar charged. The World and Platinum … Continue reading →

Cunard Line, one of the oldest names in passenger shipping operating the youngest fleet at sea, will offer its guests onboard weddings. This is the first time in its 171-year history that the cruise line will allow its guests to say … Continue reading →

Coinciding with National Cruise Vacation Week, travel agents across America will hold the “World’s Largest Cruise Sale” during the week of October 17-23. Member agencies of Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) and 25 cruise lines support the event with major … Continue reading →