Watch as MSC Cruises presents the time-lapse construction of its new MSC Meraviglia from steel-cutting to float-out at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.

Royal Caribbean International's new Harmony of the Seas has now launched as the largest cruise ship in the world. Watch as the cruise line takes you for a behind-the-scenes look at its outstanding entertainment offerings.

The sister-ship to Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista is on its way as the Carnival Horizon begins initial construction here.

Watch our review and tour of the biggest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas and its accommodations: Large Interior Stateroom, Family Interior Stateroom, Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony, Studio Ocean View Stateroom, Family Ocean View Stateroom, Promenade Stateroom, Boardwalk View Stateroom with Balcony, Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony, Junior Suite with Balcony, Grand Suite with Balcony, Owner's Suite with Balcony, AquaTheater Suite with Balcony, Four Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony, Crown Loft Suite with Balcony, Sky Loft Suite with Balcony and Royal Loft Suite with Balcony; activities: Royal Promenade, On Air Club, Shore Excursions, Promenade Shops, Next Cruise, Guest Services, Loyalty Desk, Port & Shopping Desk, Focus Photo Gallery, art gallery, Casino Royale, Boardwalk, carousel, video arcade, Luckey Climber, rock climbing walls, The Ultimate Abyss, zip line, FlowRider, sports court, Harmony Dunes, Kids Avenue, The Puzzle Break, Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center, card room, Suite Lounge, Splashaway Bay, sports pool, beach pool, The Perfect Storm, main pool, solarium and King of the World; dining: Solarium Bar, Solarium Bistro, Windjammer Marketplace, Mini Bites, ice cream, Wipeout Bar, Mast Bar, Pool Bar, Sand Bar, Coastal Kitchen, Wonderland, Vitality Cafe, Boardwalk Dog House, Johnny Rockets, Sabor, Starbucks, Schooner Bar, Sorrento's, Boot & Bonnet Bar, Cafe Promenade, Izumi, Diamond Club, American Icon Grill, Grande, Silk, Bionic Bar, Rising Tide Bar, Central Park, Trellis Bar, Jamie's Italian, Vintages, Park Cafe, Chops Grille and 150 Central Park; and entertainment: Dazzles, Boleros, Jazz on 4, The Attic, Royal Theater, Grease, Studio B, 1887, AquaTheater and The Fine Line.

Watch as Royal Caribbean International showcases its high-speed Voom Internet onboard its fleet of cruise ships.

Watch as Royal Caribbean International profiles its Hotel Director position onboard its fleet of cruise ships.

Watch as Royal Caribbean International profiles its Chief Engineer position onboard its fleet of cruise ships.

Watch our review and tour of Fathom's Adonia and its Cuban itinerary (Havana, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba) including the ship's accommodations: Balcony Cabin, Inside Cabin, Outside Cabin, Suite and Penthouse Suite; activities: atrium, reception, Explorers, Impact Travel, shopping, photo gallery, library, card room, curiosity boxes, The Crow's Nest, Oasis Spa & Health Club, pool deck, foosball, table tennis, sun deck, jogging track and sky deck; dining: Lido Grill, The Conservatory, Raffles, The Pacific Restaurant, The Glass House and Ocean Grill; and entertainment: The Curzon Lounge, film screenings, live music, dancing and Anderson's.

Watch our video review and tour of Holland America Line's Koningsdam and its christening in Rotterdam, Netherlands; accommodations: Verandah Stateroom, Interior Stateroom, Family Ocean-View Stateroom, Vista Suite, Signature Suite, Neptune Suite, Neptune Lounge and Pinnacle Suite; activities: atrium, guest services, Journeys Ashore, conference rooms, Digital Workshop, casino, art gallery, Signature Shops, photo gallery, portrait studio, Club HAL, The Loft, jogging track, sports court, shuffleboard, Sea View Pool, Lido Pool, Greenhouse Spa & Salon, fitness center, Crow's Nest and The Retreat; dining: The Dining Room, Culinary Arts Center, Blend, Ocean Bar, Sel de Mer, Pinnacle Grill, De Librije, Notes, Explorer's Bar, Grand Dutch Cafe, Lido Market, Canaletto, Lido Bar, Dive-In, New York Deli & Pizza, Gelato, Panorama Bar, Explorations Cafe, Tamarind and Sun Bar; and entertainment: Music Walk, Queen's Lounge, B.B. King's Blues Club, Billboard Onboard, Lincoln Center Stage, World Stage, Frozen Planet Live, Off the Charts and One World.

Watch as Cunard Line remasters its flagship Queen Mary 2 ocean liner in drydock before relaunching.

Watch as Viking Ocean Cruises' new Viking Sea heads to Norway for the first time on its "Into the Midnight Sun" itinerary with stops at Kristiansund, Tromso, Honningsvag, Bodo, Bronnoysund and Alesund.

Previewed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises as "the most luxurious ship ever built," the Seven Seas Explorer is seen here as it finalizes construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.

Royal Caribbean International's new Harmony of the Seas has now launched as the largest cruise ship in the world. Watch as the Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea, is tested by the Professor of Thrill, Brendan Walker.

Royal Caribbean International's new Harmony of the Seas has now launched as the largest cruise ship in the world. Watch as the entertainment cast prepares for the stage production show of Grease onboard.

Royal Caribbean International's new Harmony of the Seas has now launched as the largest cruise ship in the world. Check out the massive ship as the crew begins to move in during its early celebrations.

Royal Caribbean International's new Harmony of the Seas has now launched as the largest cruise ship in the world. Check out a quick time-lapse of the ship from STX Europe shipyard steel cutting in France to its arrival in Southampton.

Watch our review and tour of the Viking Sea from Viking Ocean Cruises including accommodations: Penthouse Veranda, Penthouse Junior Suite, Explorer Suite and Owner's Suite; activities: The Viking Living Room, art collection, Viking Heritage exhibit, digital touchscreen and traditional games, shopping, Liv Nordic Spa & Fitness center, pool deck, sports deck, shuffleboard, lawn bowling, miniature golf, infinity pool, Explorers' Lounge and library; dining: The Restaurant, Viking Bar, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant, The Chef's Table, room service, Pool Grill, Pool Bar, World Cafe buffet, Aquavit Terrace, Wintergarden, Mamsen's and The Kitchen Table; and entertainment: pool screen, cinemas, The Theater, Torshavn, live music and the destination.

Watch as Royal Caribbean International refurbishes six ships in 2016: Liberty of the Seas, Empress of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean International's third Quantum-class vessel – the Ovation of the Seas – has joined the fleet and has now received its finishing touch of the “Mama and Baby” panda art installation.

With Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiled, the cruise line has released the last episode in its “Conversations with Adam D. Tihany” video series. Watch behind the scenes as the hospitality designer describes the travel inspirations behind the new ship.

Watch as Oceania Cruises christens its latest vessel – the new Sirena – sister ship to Regatta, Insignia and Nautica.

Royal Caribbean International's third Quantum-class vessel, the Ovation of the Seas, is now complete and has officially joined the fleet.

Royal Caribbean International's Harmony of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering of its tallest slide on a cruise ship – the Ultimate Abyss.

Royal Caribbean International's Harmony of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. Check out a one minute quick tour released by the line showing the ship's construction at the STX Europe shipyard in France.

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam, the cruise line has released the seventh episode in a new video series counting down to her launch. Watch behind the scenes of the ship's crew arrival.

When Royal Caribbean International's forthcoming Harmony of the Seas launches, it will be the largest cruise ship in the world. Check out an overview released by the line showing the ship's final construction at the STX Europe shipyard in France.

Royal Caribbean International's third Quantum-class vessel, the Ovation of the Seas, is nearly complete and ready to head to China. Watch this preview of the ship as it completes its river conveyance from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

Cunard Line is set to redesign its Queen Mary 2 flagship during an extensive 25-day dry-dock refurbishment starting on May 27, 2016, and its new design inspiration is coming from the original Queen Mary ocean liner before her as illustrated in this video.

Royal Caribbean International's third Quantum-class vessel, the Ovation of the Seas, is nearly complete and ready to head to China. Watch this preview of the ship as it installs its North Star attraction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

Royal Caribbean International's third Quantum-class vessel, the Ovation of the Seas, is nearly complete and ready to head to China. Watch this preview of the ship as it docks out at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiling in April 2016, the cruise line has released the second episode in a new “Conversations with Adam D. Tihany” video series. Watch behind the scenes as the hospitality designer describes the inspiration for the ship's dining venues.

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiling in April 2016, the cruise line has released the sixth episode in a new video series counting down to her launch. Watch behind the scenes of the ship's sea trials.

The new Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line will set sail in 2016, and this preview focuses on the new cruise ship's SkyRide attraction floating high above the ocean below.

Royal Caribbean International's May 2016 Harmony of the Seas and spring 2018 Oasis 4 will be the largest cruise ships in the world, and we had the opportunity to capture them under construction at the STX Europe shipyard, in Saint-Nazaire, France before their launch. Check out previews of Harmony's venues like Studio B, Casino Royale, Royal Theater, Boleros, Bionic Bar, Rising Tide Bar, Main Dining Room, Wonderland, Royal Promenade, Boardwalk, AquaTheater, Pool Deck, The Perfect Storm, Splashaway Bay, Central Park, Harmony Dunes, Solarium and a cabin corridor.

Watch our review and tour of the Norwegian Escape from Norwegian Cruise Line including accommodations: inside stateroom, studio stateroom, balcony stateroom, family mini-suite with balcony, spa mini-suite with balcony, The Haven spa suite with balcony, The Haven family villa with balcony, The Haven owner's suite with balcony, The Haven deluxe owner's suite with balcony, The Haven Lounge, The Haven Courtyard, The Haven Courtyard Sun Deck and The Haven Restaurant; activities: Ropes Course, Mini Golf, Sports Complex, Aqua Park, waterslides (free fall, family twister and tandem raft), Kids' Aqua Park, pools, public sun deck, Vibe Beach Club, Spice H2O, spa, salon, fitness center, shopping, photo gallery and studio, the atrium, guest services, internet cafe, art gallery, Escape Casino, video arcade, Entourage Teen Lounge, Splash Academy and Guppies Nursery; dining: The Waterfront, Food Republic by Pubbelly, The District Brew House, La Cucina, Tobacco Road Liquor Bar, cigar bar, The Cellars: A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, Bayamo by Jose Garces, Pincho Tapas Bar by Jose Garces, The Bake Shop, Dolce Gelato, Prime Meridian Bar, Cagney's Steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria, The Manhattan Room, Mixx Bar, Savor, Taste, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, The Atrium Cafe and Bar, Skyline Bar, O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Garden Cafe, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Sea and the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar; and entertainment: Supper Club, For the Record: The Brat Pack, Headliners Comedy Club, Escape Theater, After Midnight and Million Dollar Quartet.

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiling in April 2016, the cruise line has released the first episode in a new “Conversations with Adam D. Tihany” video series. Watch behind the scenes as the hospitality designer describes the inspiration for the "Architecture of Music."

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiling in April 2016, the cruise line has released the fifth episode in a new video series counting down to her launch. Watch behind the scenes of the ship's Dining Room.

The new Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line will set sail in 2016, and this preview focuses on the new cruise ship's inner and structural workings that make her a floating city.

Watch as Royal Caribbean International provides a backstage glance at Two70 aboard the Anthem of the Seas with a behind-the-scenes look at the so-called understage and upperstage with interviews.

See Princess Cruises' Come Back New brand and fleet enhancements aboard the Ruby Princess including SHARE by Curtis Stone, The Salty Dog Gastropub, Chocolate Journeys, New Grounds Crafted Coffee, "The Voice of the Ocean" and Stephen Schwartz' "Magic to Do."

Watch as Royal Caribbean International's Liberty of the Seas is revitalized with new waterslides, aqua park, restaurants, bars and staterooms before returning to service.

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiling in April 2016, the cruise line has released the fourth episode in a new video series counting down to her launch. Watch behind the scenes of the ship's staterooms and suites.

Watch our review and tour of the Anthem of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International including accommodations: Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony, Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony, Family Connected Junior Suite, Owner's Suite with Balcony, Owner's Loft Suite with Balcony and Royal Loft Suite with Balcony; activities: North Star, outdoor pool, movie screen, H2O Zone, rock climbing wall, RipCord by iFly, FlowRider, SeaPlex, XBOX Live, arcade, indoor pool, solarium, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, The Workshop, library, Two70, art gallery, Bulgari, Hublot, The Via, Royal Esplanade, Next Cruise, shore excursions, guest services, Port Merchants, The Shop, Focus Photo Gallery, Concierge Club, Diamond Club, Casino Royale, Adventure Ocean, The Living Room and Fuel Teen Disco; dining: North Star Bar, Sky Bar, SeaPlex Dog House, Johnny Rockets, Coastal Kitchen, Windjammer Marketplace, Pool Bar, Solarium Bar, Devinly Decadence, The Cafe @ Two70, Vintages, Jamie's Italian, Schooner Bar, Chops Grill, Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's, La Patisserie, Michael's Genuine Pub, American Icon Grill, Silk, Chic, The Grande, Izumi and Wonderland; and entertainment: Bionic Bar, Boleros, Music Hall, The Royal Theater, We Will Rock You and Spectra's Cabaret.

Experience a Star Wars Day at Sea theme cruise onboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy as we speak with Dan Fields, Executive Creative Director, Walt Disney Creative Entertainment, about what it took to bring the sailings to life and what guests can expect such as film and TV show screenings of The Force Awakens and Star Wars Rebels, special guests, trivia challenges, costume celebrations, deck parties, fireworks, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple and character meet-and-greets with R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Captain Phasma, Boba Fett, stormtroopers and more.

Royal Caribbean International's third Quantum-class vessel, the Ovation of the Seas, is nearly complete and ready to head to China. Watch this preview of the ship as it finalizes its construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

Holland America Line launches its new “Savor the Journey” marketing campaign with this new television commercial titled "The Next Great Chapter."

Celebrity Cruises launches its new “Modern Luxury Lives Here” marketing campaign with this new television commercial titled "Marco Polo."

Watch our review and tour of the Disney Dream from Disney Cruise Line including accommodations: Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, Concierge Private Sun Deck and Pepe's Door; activities: Midship Detective Agency, Disney's Oceaneer Club, Star Wars Millennium Falcon, Disney Infinity, Pixie Hollow, Andy's Room, Disney's Oceaneer Lab, Playmation, It's a Small World Nursery, Edge, Vibe, Funnel Vision, Mickey's Pool, Donald's Pool, AquaDuck, Mickey Slide, Funnel Puddle, Nemo's Reef, Goofy's Sports Deck, Satellite Falls, Quiet Cove Pool, Outlook, Senses Spa & Salon, Elevators, Guest Services, Atrium, D Lounge, Character Meet-and-Greets, Shutters Photo Gallery, Vista Art Gallery, Disney Vacation Planning Center, Shopping, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Port Adventures and Castaway Cay; dining: Bon Voyage Bar, Royal Palace, Enchanted Garden, Animator's Palate, Vista Cafe, Cabanas, Flo's Cafe, Frozone Treats, Eye Scream, Vanellope's Sweets and Treats, Senses Juice Bar, Waves Bar, Cove Cafe, Cove Bar, Currents Bar, Meridian, Remy and Palo; and entertainment: The District, District Lounge, Evolution, Skyline Lounge, Pink Wine & Champagne Bar, Pub 687, Walt Disney Theatre, Buena Vista Theatre and Pirates in the Caribbean.

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiling in April 2016, the cruise line has released the third episode in a new video series counting down to her launch. Watch behind the scenes of the ship's World Stage main theater.

The new Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line will set sail in 2016, and this preview focuses on the new cruise ship's IMAX Theatre and cabins.

Watch as we share what it's like to take a Silversea Expeditions cruise to Micronesia and Melanesia: Ngulu Atoll, Colonia and Yap, Fed States of Micronesia; Vanimo, Murik Lakes, Kopar Village and Madang, Papua New Guinea; and Njari Island and Roderick Bay (abandoned World Discoverer shipwreck), Solomon Islands.

When Royal Caribbean International's forthcoming Harmony of the Seas launches, it will be the largest cruise ship in the world with the tallest slide, the Ultimate Abyss, at sea. Preview the dual slide here.

In anticipation of Holland America Line's new Koningsdam unveiling in April 2016, the cruise line has released the second episode in a new video series counting down to her launch. Watch behind the scenes as the ship's inaugural itineraries are presented.

Watch Royal Caribbean International auditions for the Broadway musical "Grease" on forthcoming Harmony of the Seas when it launches in May 2016.

Check out an extensive Two70 demo reel from onboard Royal Caribbean International's Anthem of the Seas. 12K Vistarama and RoboShow Roboscreens programming includes Ocean Symphony, Abstract Perspectives, Battle, Leonardo's Dreams, Dance in a Box and Robo Science. Of course, nothing beats seeing it all in person without any moire video artifacts from the camera recording.

Previewed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises as "the most luxurious ship ever built," the Seven Seas Explorer is showcased in this video as the new luxury cruise ship is floated out from the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. 

When Royal Caribbean International's forthcoming Harmony of the Seas launches, it will be the largest cruise ship in the world. Watch this video previewing the ship's features currently under construction like its breathtaking new waterslides.

Watch as we evaluate Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' EUROPA 2, regarded by some to be the best cruise ship in the world, and its accommodations: veranda suite, ocean suite, family apartment and owner suite; activities: sail away, Herrenzimmer, photo gallery, foyer, reception, tour office, bike station, boutique, jeweler, Ocean Spa, pool deck, sun deck, kids' club, teens' club, library, auditorium and 3D cinema, art gallery, Belvedere observation lounge and zodiacs; dining: piano bar, Weltmeere, Elements Asian restaurant, Serenissima Italian restaurant, Tarragon French restaurant, wine bar, gin tasting, culinary school, room service, pool bar, waffle bar, Yacht Club buffet, Sakura sushi restaurant and Sansibar; and entertainment: jazz club and theatre.

The new Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line will set sail in 2016, and this preview focuses on the new cruise ship's dining venues complete with an in-depth interview with the cruise line's president, Christine Duffy.

Check out our latest review and tour series from onboard the Celebrity Solstice from Celebrity Cruises. In this video, we look at the ship's entertainment: Solstice Theater, production shows, captain's welcome aboard toast, cruise director, cabaret acts like Travis Turpin, mime character, dance routines, vocalists, Sky Observation Lounge, cirque-style show, Celebrity Central and Sin City Comedy.

Check out our latest review and tour series from onboard the Celebrity Solstice from Celebrity Cruises. In this video, we look at the ship's dining: Grand Epernay Restaurant main dining room, Top Chef Night dinners, Top Chef at Sea, Oceanview Cafe buffet, Oceanview Bar, Sunset Bar, Mast Bar, Mast Grill, Pool Bar, Bistro on Five, Gelateria, Cafe al Bacio, Galleria Tastings molecular bar, Martini Bar, Crush, Cellar Masters, Ensemble Lounge, Michael's Club, Blu, Silk Harvest, Tuscan Grille and Murano.

Check out our latest review and tour series from onboard the Celebrity Solstice from Celebrity Cruises. In this video, we look at the ship's activities: Lawn Club, Hot Glass Show, Pool Deck, solarium, Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Sky Observation Lounge, video arcade, kids facilities, Fun Factory, XClub, Grand Foyer, the library, card room, Team Earth, Celebrity iLounge, art auctions, shopping, Fortunes Casino and Quasar.

Check out our latest review and tour series from onboard the Celebrity Solstice from Celebrity Cruises. In this video, we look at the ship's veranda stateroom accommodations: balcony, bedroom, mirrors, storage, sitting area, television, desk, bathroom and shower.

Royal Caribbean International uses state-of-the-art azipod propulsion systems on its latest cruise ships and upcoming Anthem of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. Watch how the cruise line makes these advanced propellers.

Watch as we share what it's like to cruise to the British Isles onboard Princess Cruises' Royal Princess. Highlights include Blarney Castle, the Blarney Stone and the Attridge Dance Group in Cork, Ireland; the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland; Titanic Belfast in Belfast, Ireland; the Falkirk Wheel in Glasgow, Scotland; Skara Brae and Skaill House in Orkney Islands, Scotland; Dunrobin Castle in Invergordon, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, St Andrews Links, St Andrews Cathedral and Forth Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The new Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line will set sail in 2016, and this preview focuses on the new cruise ship's RedFrog Pub and preparing its decor and unique brewery at sea.

Tour Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl – popular for charter cruises like Star Trek: The Cruise – and all of the cruise ship's venues and accommodations including inside staterooms, oceanview staterooms, balcony staterooms, compartmentalized bathrooms, suites, Crystal Atrium and Java Cafe, reception and shore excursions desks, Ports o' Call shop, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Summer Palace Main Dining Room, Indigo Main Dining Room, Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar, Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar, Magnums Champagne & Wine Bar, Corona Cigar Club, Le Bistro French Restaurant, Pearl Club Casino, Stardust Theater, Tradewinds Boutiques, Lotus Garden, sake and sushi bars, Teppanyaki, art gallery, photo gallery, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Garden Cafe, La Cucina Italian Restaurant, Cagney's Steakhouse, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, Moderno Churrascaria, Splash Academy Youth Center, Entourage Teen Club, Video Arcade, sports court, climbing wall, Sky High Bar, Topsiders Bar & Grill, Tahitian Pool, fitness center, Mandara Spa & Salon, card room, library, chapel and Spinnaker Lounge.

Anthem of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International has a number of new entertainment features, not the least of which is Two70. Check out this behind-the-scenes video showcasing its exciting robotic development and finished kinetic product.

Tour the Carnival Victory from Carnival Cruise Line and all of the cruise ship's venues and accommodations including interior staterooms, ocean view staterooms, balcony staterooms, mini golf, Triton's Main Pool, Seaside Theatre, King of the Sea Pool, Twister Waterslide, Serenity Adult Only Retreat, Camp Carnival, Children's Pool, Circle C, Club O2, Spa Carnival, Mediterranean Lido Restaurant, Off the Grill, Chopsticks, Pizza Pirate, Sirens' Pool, Seven Seas Lobby & Atrium, Caribbean Main Show Lounge, The Fun Shops, SKYBOX Sports Bar, Alchemy Bar, Club Arctic Dance Club, Coral Sea Cafe, Neptune's Way Promenade, The Taste Bar, South China Sea Club Casino, Virtual Sea Arcade, Irish Sea Piano Bar, Black & Red Seas Jazz Lounge, Adriatic Aft Lounge, Indian Library, photo gallery, art gallery, Atlantic Forward Dining Room, internet cafe, Ionian Room Lounge and Pacific Aft Dining Room.

Join us at Disney's D23 Expo 2015 for the Experience the World with Disney: Adventures by Disney, Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney Vacation Club panel. In this video we share the trailers and highlights presented by Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney including news announcements about ocean cruises, Star Wars Day at Sea, Tangled: The Musical, Norwegian (Norway) sailings and river cruises in partnership with AmaWaterways.

Watch our tour and review of Maple Leaf Adventures' MV Swell, a modernized passenger tugboat originally built in 1912, including Sitka Spruce accommodations with private ensuite; activities: open wheelhouse, anchor chain, top deck lounge, hot tub, aft deck lounge, salon, games, library, wraparound decks, wildlife viewing of humpback whales and orca whales, and fishing; dining: salon, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks; expeditions: kayaking, pontoon boat cruising, more wildlife viewing of clams, crabs, seaweeds, starfish, jellyfish, oyster catchers, bald eagles, sea lions and deer, abandoned whaling station, Haida Gwaii watchmen sites, trees, longhouses, totem poles and scenery at sea and in the forest.

Watch our tour and review of Viking River Cruises' Viking Jarl Longship riverboat including accommodations: veranda stateroom; activities: reception desk, concierge desk, retail area, atrium, library, internet area, observation lounge, bar, promenade deck, sun deck, herb garden, river sights and river locks; dining: The Restaurant, coffee stations and Aquavit Terrace; and entertainment: in-room, live music and local performers.

This new Carnival Vista preview video released by the line showcases the new cruise ship's technologies under the water line such as its fascinating power plant and propulsion. The Carnival Vista launches in 2016.

Watch our review of the activities onboard the Carnival Dream from Carnival Cruise Line. We specifically take a look at the Serenity Adult Only Retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, WaterWorks water slides, Waves Main Pool, mini golf, The Dream Team Basketball Court, Sunset Aft Pool, The Dream Lobby & Atrium, The Fun Shops, Cherry On Top, art auctions, photo gallery, Jackpot Casino, Fun Hub, Ocean Plaza, trivia, The Lanai, promenade deck, Caliente Dance Club, The Song Lounge, Deck Parties, The Warehouse Video Arcade, Club O2, Circle C, Camp Carnival, The Page Turner Library, and the Rendezvous Club Lounge on the fun ship.

Enjoy our Norwegian Breakaway review and tour focused on dining and bars. This video covers all complimentary and specialty restaurants and watering holes including those at The Waterfront, Dolce Gelato, Carlo's Bake Shop, La Cucina, Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar, SVEDKA Ice Bar, Shaker's Martini Bar, Wasabi, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, The Raw Bar, Prime Meridian, Moderno Churrascaria, Cagney's Steakhouse, The Manhattan Room, Taste, Mixx, Savor, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Atrium Cafe, Atrium Bar, Cirque Dreams and Dinner Jungle Fantasy, The Second City's Dysfunctional Family Reunion Brunch, O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Shanghai's, Bar 21, Sabrett Hot Dog Stand, Uptown Bar & Grill and Garden Cafe, as well as the interactive digital signage to make reservations onboard.

Watch as we share what it's like to cruise to Alaska onboard mega cruise ships and expeditions ships. Highlights include the Celebrity Solstice from Celebrity Cruises, Silver Discoverer from Silversea Expeditions, fjords, calving glaciers, bald eagles, bears, kayaking, the White Pass & Yukon Route railway, dogsledding, helicopter flight seeing, and orca and humpback whales.

Discover and get tips for the many dining options onboard the Disney Cruise Line fleet like the rotational dining rooms, Enchanted Garden, Lumiere's, Animator's Palate, the buffet, Cabanas, grill, pizzeria, included soft serve ice cream and soft drinks, Palo and Remy on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

Discover and get tips for the many activities onboard the Disney Cruise Line fleet like entertainment, production shows, first-run films, enchanted art, the Midship Detective Agency, D Lounge, AquaLab, AquaDunk, AquaDuck, water slides, fireworks, Pirates in the Caribbean deck party, kids facilities, Disney's Oceaneer Club, Disney's Oceaneer Lab, Marvel Avengers Academy, Andy's Room, tweens facility, Edge, teens facility, Vibe, and adults-only spaces on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

The new Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line will set sail in 2016. In the meantime, preview the ship under construction in the line's first behind-the-scenes episode including ship facts and the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.

See the Disney Wonder Frozen over for a Frozen theme cruise aboard the Disney Cruise Line including Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, Alaskan Mickey and Minnie, Oaken's Maypole Swirl and Twirl, Anna's Chocolate Chase scavenger hunt, Frozen Disney Cruise Line exclusive merchandise, Frozen-inspired dinner dishes, Freezing the Night Away with Anna, Elsa and Friends (Olaf, Kristoff, Sven and the Trolls), and Club Frozen the After-Party.

When last we were in Southampton, United Kingdom, we watched as Royal Caribbean International’s new Anthem of the Seas departed the historic port. Here we share the scene with you in video.

Watch as we tour and review the Viking Star from Viking Ocean Cruises of Viking River Cruises fame including the vessel's staterooms and suites: Penthouse Veranda, Penthouse Junior Suite, Explorer Suite, and Owner's Suite; Infinity Pool; sun deck; sports deck; Main Pool; Wintergarden; Lanais; Explorers' Lounge; shops; The Spa; The Viking Living Room; Viking Bar; Manfredi's Italian Restaurant; The Chef's Table; The Kitchen Table; The Restaurant; World Cafe; Aquavit Terrace; Pool Grill; Pool Bar; tea time; Mamsen's; Pool Screen; interactive tables; live dance and music; Torshavn; Cinemas; The Star Theater; lectures and production shows.

Watch as the new Viking Star from Viking Ocean Cruises leaves London, United Kingdom for Bergen, Norway where the local mayor Trude Drevland christened the cruise ship and released a bottle of champagne crashing on its bow. Norwegian performers included violinist Charlie Siem, vocalist Sissel and comedy duo Ylvis.

Follow along as we tour all the indoor and outdoor venues of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic including various stateroom categories and the cruise ship’s abundance of restaurants.

Watch as we tour and review Carnival Cruise Line's newest cruise ship, the Carnival Breeze, and the vessel's accommodations, activities, dining and entertainment.

Visit Amsterdam and Haarlem in the Netherlands via Viking River Cruises. Highlights include picturesque canal cruises, local residences, the red light district, painting classes, and Jopen beer.

Leaving Southampton for the first time together by daylight, the Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria set sail in celebration of Cunard Cruise Line’s 175th anniversary, and we were there firsthand to capture it.

Explore Budapest, Hungary by day and night on Viking River Cruises' Passage to Eastern Europe itinerary via Viking Jarl longship and see the Viking Prestige set sail in the evening too.

Viking River Cruises christened 12 new riverboats in 2015. Celebrate the Viking Longships in Amsterdam, Netherlands with a review of the christening festivities: champagne bottles breaking as well as musicians and acrobats.

Explore Belgrade, Serbia and Osijek, Croatia on Viking River Cruises' Passage to Eastern Europe itinerary including a violin concert by Zvonimir Krpan and a delightful local home visit.

Explore Bucharest, Romania and Rousse, Bulgaria on Viking River Cruises' Passage to Eastern Europe itinerary.

The newly introduced and named MSC Seaside from MSC Cruises is on its way to year-round sailings from Miami beginning in November 2017. In the meantime, watch this detailed fly-through rendering of the new cruise ship's Aqua Park, exciting cantilevered water slides and interactive splash zone.

Holland America Line's new Koningsdam is closer by the minute to its 2016 launch, and in this video, the new cruise ship's entertainment is previewed.

MSC Cruises has an unprecedented 7 new cruise ships currently on order – 3 dubbed Seaside Project and 4 dubbed Vista Project. Watch in this video as the cruise line previews both with renderings and a list of features to expect as the vessels launch between 2017 and 2022. 

Carnival Freedom from Carnival Cruise Line now touts a number of new Fun Ship 2.0 features and Playlist Productions shows. Watch as we tour and review the vessel's accommodations, activities, dining and entertainment.

Explore the mysterious Mayan ruins of Chacchoben and Chichen Itza, Mexico via Carnival Cruise Line, and feel like Indiana Jones discovering the abandoned structures and buildings of two ancient sites, magnificent pyramids included.

MSC Divina from MSC Cruises is quite a cruise ship. Watch as we tour and review the vessel's accommodations, activities, dining and entertainment.

Watch as prop and jet planes – including a KLM Boeing 747 – fly over Maho Beach and land at Princess Juliana International Airport (Saint Martin International Airport). The public beach experience, via MSC Cruises, is like no other to get up close to these low flying aircraft in a tropical paradise.

After previewing the upcoming Koningsdam with an overview video, now see what dining options will be onboard the new Holland America Line ship when it sets sail in February 2016. Offerings include Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, Dinner at the Culinary Arts Center, Grand Dutch Cafe, Sel de Mer seafood restaurant, Canaletto Italian restaurant, Tamarind Asian restaurant, Lido Market, Breadboard, Wild Harvest, Homestead, Distant Lands, Sweet Spot, Dive-In, Pinnacle Grill, and in-room dining.

Watch Martina McBride perform onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Freedom in Galveston, Texas. The first Carnival LIVE concert performed outdoors was a benefit for USA military families and Operation Homefront.

Join us for our video review and tour of the Viking Freya longship from Viking River Cruises as we explore and evaluate the riverboat. Discover the innovative staterooms and cabins, Aquavit Terrace, Viking Lounge, Viking Restaurant, sun deck, boutique shop, library, internet station, coffee station and atrium.

Watch as we review the Westerdam from Holland America Line, evaluating the premium cruise ship’s verandah staterooms, pinnacle suites, the atrium, casino and sports bar, Northern Lights Night Club, Queen’s Lounge & Culinary Arts Center, Explorer’s Lounge, shops, Chocolate Seduction, Digital Workshop, Club HAL, The Loft, Explorations Cafe, Crow’s Nest, The Greenhouse Spa & Salon, Lido Pool, Lido Bar, Dive-In at the Terrace Grill, Lido Restaurant, Canaletto Restaurant, Ocean Bar, Vista Dining Room, Pinnacle Bar, Pinnacle Grill, Le Cirque, Piano Bar, B.B. King’s Blues Club, Vista Lounge, and Dancing with the Stars: At Sea.

Take a full ride around the Disney Fantasy on the AquaDuck water coaster as seen from multiple angles including first-person POV and from the pool deck on a beautiful sunny day in the Caribbean.

Come aboard Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity as we tour and review the all-inclusive luxury cruise ship, evaluating all the accommodations, activities, dining and entertainment found on the spectacular vessel.

Koningsdam from Holland America Line will soon be sailing the seven seas starting February 2016, and until then we can enjoy this video from the cruise line that features what guests can expect onboard. Features include the musically inspired atrium, the Queen's Lounge, the dining room, staterooms, suites, and the Pinnacle Grill.

Watch the celebrities and pro dancers from the Dancing with the Stars television show perform onboard Holland America Line in a production show and fashion show featuring dresses as seen on TV. See Kym Johnson, Carson Kressley, Sabrina Bryan, Artem Chigvintsev, Sharna Burgess, and more.

Discover how Holland America Line guests can dance onboard like the Dancing with the Stars TV show contestants and compete to win a mirrorball trophy on the Champions Cruise with the celebrities along for the ride.

Discover Disney Cruise Line's Very Merrytime Cruises (Christmas) on Disney Fantasy featuring Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from Frozen Arendelle, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Chip & Dale, Lilo & Stitch, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and the live music of Clara Oman performing "Little Drummer Boy Linus and Lucy" onboard, plus the cruise ship's giant gingerbread house, festive smells, Christmas carolers, Santa's Winter Wonderland Ball, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, The Muppet Christmas Carol on Funnel Vision, ship decorations, holiday drink and food offerings, decorated Castaway Cay, and Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Party.

Come aboard the S.S. Legacy replica coastal steamer from Un-Cruise Adventures as we review the cruise ship. We evaluate the accommodations, activities, dining and entertainment including Commander Cabins, Admiral Cabins, Owner’s Suite, Pesky Barnacle Saloon, lounge, bow viewing area, bridge, sun deck, massage room, dining room, heritage program, talent show and ship horns.

Join us as we experience a sampling of Caribbean shore excursions off-board Holland America Line’s Westerdam. In this video we focus on the private cabanas at Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private island, and the Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas.

We're pleased to share our newly produced brand trailer and sizzle reel for Popular Cruising. The best way to stay up-to-date with us as we sail onboard is still right here at iTunes in standard definition and at YouTube in high definition once we return. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/PopularCruising?sub_confirmation=1

Watch as we feature the recent craft beer theme cruise onboard Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity. Highlights of the Crystal Wine & Food Festival sailing include a fine selection of international beers; beer experts Stephen Beaumont, Victoria Tonini, and Anthony Caporale; tastings; pairings with cheese and chocolate; and a Premium Beer & Food Pairing Dinner hosted in The Vintage Room.

In this video, we highlight 10 things to love onboard Crystal Cruises’ beautiful Crystal Serenity including its plush entry-level staterooms, full wraparound promenade deck, entirely non-smoking casino, and original entertainment.

On this Colonial Collection sailing from Crystal Cruises, the Crystal Serenity has visited several ports of historical significance to the United States of America. In this video, we focus on the sites we have had the great opportunity to tour: the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower in New York City, New York; the Vietnam War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol Building in Washington D.C.; and the ships and settlement of Jamestown, and battlefield and homes of Yorktown via Norfolk, Virginia.

Watch as Un-Cruise Adventures’ S.S. Legacy unveils the local history along the Columbia and Snake Rivers and onboard with historical reenactments. Discover the Oregon Trail, Lewis & Clark Expedition and more at the Fort Walla Walla Museum, Maryhill Stonehenge Replica, Fort Clatsop and the Astoria Column.

Sail down the Columbia & Snake Rivers onboard Un-Cruise Adventures’ S.S. Legacy and marvel at the river technology. Highlights include the Bonneville Lock & Dam, S.S. Legacy engine room, S.S. Legacy bridge and horn, and river locks.

Come aboard Un-Cruise Adventures for an American river cruise as the S.S. Legacy discovers the natural wonders along the Columbia and Snake Rivers such as Multnomah Falls, the forest at Fort Clatsop, Hells Canyon and critters therein.

Take a look at the activities and venues onboard the Pride of America from Norwegian Cruise Line including the Kumu Cultural Center, Capitol Atrium, Reception Desk, Atrium Lounge, Newbury Street Shops, Photo Gallery, SoHo Art Gallery, Perspectives Photography Studio, Internet Center, S/S America Library, Shuffles Card Room, promenade deck, The Conservatory, Mandara Spa & Salon, Fitness Center, Sports Court, giant chess, ping pong, putting green, shuffleboard, Splash Academy, Entourage, Video Arcade, South Beach Pool, Oasis Pool and hot tubs.

In this video from onboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice, we review all the Top Chef events during the Top Chef at Sea signature sailing including the Top Chef Night Dinner and Quickfire Challenge (where Tiffani Faison’s team won with their cleverly titled Celebrity Steak a la Solstice) as well as the Cooking Demos, Private Cooking Classes and Private Dinners with Paul Qui, Brooke Williamson, Nina Compton and Tiffani Faison.

Experience Top Chef at Sea as we interview season 9 winner, Paul Qui, and season 1 runner-up, Tiffani Faison, onboard the Celebrity Solstice from Celebrity Cruises. Watch as the chefs discuss their impressions of cruising, explain their culinary process and share a bit about what’s next to come for the industry as a whole as well as their own projects.

Enjoy exclusive VIP access to Carnival LIVE and Styx onboard the Carnival Imagination from Carnival Cruise Lines as we share the new concert series experience.

Watch our cruise review from Hawaii onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America – the only cruise ship in which you can see four Hawaiian islands in a seven day period. In the video, we share our experience sailing along the Na Pali Coast and enjoying the following shore excursions: Haleakala Crater at Sunset in Maui, The Land of Frozen Fire in Hilo, Catamaran Sail & Snorkel in Kona, and Luau Kalamaku in Kauai.

Come sail with us as we take a Hawaiian cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. In our preview episode, we anticipate the ship, accommodations, week long itinerary, shore excursions, fleet comparisons and dining.

While on a Top Chef at Sea signature sailing in Alaska onboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice, we've had the opportunity to take the largest cruise ship to ever navigate the Alaskan Inside Passage into the Tracy Arm Fjord. Additionally in the video, we take a helicopter from Skagway to go dog sledding atop a glacier with the excellent Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing by Helicopter tour.

We’re excited to not only take the largest cruise ship to ever sail in Alaska, the Celebrity Solstice from Celebrity Cruises, into those waters but also to experience Top Chef at Sea. On this signature sailing, we will meet 4 chef’testants (contestants) from the Bravo TV show, cook with them, dine with them and compete ourselves, all onboard.

Our last port of call onboard the Star Princess is Victoria, Canada with a stop at The Butchart Gardens. In this video, we explore the famous sunken garden, rose garden, and Japanese garden.

Our Alaskan adventure aboard the Star Princess progresses with a visit to Glacier Bay and Marjorie Glacier as well as Ketchikan and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show.

As we continue our cruise on the Star Princess in Alaska, we share our journey into the mines and aboard the trains of this great land, exploring the AJ Mine, Gastineau Mill, and White Pass & Yukon Route railway.

Live from onboard the Star Princess, we evaluate Princess Cruises’ Crown Grill fare including fish & chips and bread & butter pudding for pub lunch and lamb carpaccio, prawn and papaya salpicon, surf & turf, and molten chocolate fudge obsession for dinner.

Join us on our next cruise as we sail onboard the Star Princess from Princess Cruises in Alaska from and returning to San Francisco. In this preview, we focus on the convenience of leaving from the southernmost homeport for roundtrip cruises to Alaska, a balcony stateroom, and the latest features to be reviewed onboard including The Sanctuary, The Piazza, International Cafe, Vines Bar, Crown Grill and Movies Under the Stars.

In our final live cruise review video from onboard the Silver Discoverer, we explore Holgate Glacier and its surrounding scenery as well as Alaskan wildlife like seagulls, otters, and bears!

As the Silver Discoverer makes its way farther into Alaskan waters, the landscape becomes more dramatic at Lake Bay, Dutch Harbour, Castle Bay, and Unga Spit with waterfalls, mountains, clouds, a petrified forest, and wildlife like eagles, puffins, foxes, and hermit crabs.

Check out our latest review and tour series from onboard the newly redesigned Disney Magic from Disney Cruise Line. In this video, we evaluate the ship’s activities: the AquaDunk water slide, Oceaneer Club, Mickey Mouse Club, Marvel’s Avengers Academy, Andy’s Room, Oceaneer Lab, Edge, Vibe, Goofy’s Family Pool, Funnel Vision, AquaLab, Twist ’n’ Spout water slide, Quarter Masters Arcade, Wide World of Sports, Cove Pool, Senses Spa & Salon, After Hours, Keys, O’Gill’s Pub, Fathoms, D Lounge, Shutters, Art Gallery, shops, and Port Adventures.

In this exciting video, we explore the many abandoned sites of the Aleutian Islands off Silversea Expeditions’ Silver Discoverer including Kiska Island’s WWII Japanese shipwrecks, tanks, an electric submarine, alien-like fish remains, mysterious parts from a float plane, and Adak Island’s vacated American military base, vehicles, town, schools, and even a McDonald’s.

We reflect on the exceptional Silversea Expeditions service in this video from onboard the Silver Discoverer as we focus on special treats, going above and beyond, and the expedition staff.

Let Silversea Expeditions take you to the Russian Far East in our video from onboard the Silver Discoverer. We focus on the Chirpoy Islands, Yankicha Island, hot springs, volcanoes, and the wildlife like seals, foxes, birds, whales, and even steam bathers and polar bear plungers.

Join us as we have the pleasure of interviewing Queen Mary 2’s naval architect Stephen Payne, commodore and former captain Ronald Warwick, and PR executive and Cunard historian Michael Gallagher onboard the ship’s historic 10th anniversary transatlantic crossing. We discuss the nostalgic and practical properties of the vessel, her design and operation, and the future of cruise ship design.

Our Silver Discoverer live cruise reviews continue with a tour of the venues onboard the Silversea Expeditions ship. Highlights include the reception desk, Explorer Lounge, bar, Discoverer Lounge, stairwell, The Restaurant, promenade deck, pool bar, The Grill, fitness center, observation deck, outdoor seating, pool and zodiac deck.

Join us onboard the Silver Discoverer from Silversea Expeditions as we continue our live cruise reviews. Today, we focus on the eight veranda suites onboard including the bedroom, vanity, aromatic accents, electrical outlets, welcome chocolates, iHome docking station, dining area, desk and minibar, bedding, bathroom, shower, bath products, and the veranda itself.

The Silver Discoverer from Silversea Expeditions is the focus of our latest cruise preview as we anticipate 18 days onboard, exploring the Russian Far East and Remote Alaska. Topics include the flora and fauna of the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia and the Aleutian Islands of Alaska; the luxury inclusions of Silversea Expeditions like food, drinks, gratuities, excursions, a waterproof backpack, stainless steel water bottle and parka; and premium travel documents.

Join us as we share one of our all time favorite hotel properties worldwide. We discuss how cruising allows you to discover preferred ports such as this and then look at the Kauai Marriott Resort’s great cruise terminal proximity, nearby surroundings, grounds, beach, expansive pool, rooms, dining like Duke’s and Kalapaki Grill, and its history.

Step aboard the Veendam from Holland America Line as we share our first impressions of the cruise ship. We evaluate the maintenance, service, cabins, The Crow’s Nest observation lounge, various seating nooks, traditional and modern decor, Mix, The Retreat, atrium, The Showroom at Sea, Dancing with the Stars: At Sea, regional beer selection, and the new Dive-In Grill.

Take a tour of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada before embarking on Holland America Line’s Veendam for a Canada/New England itinerary. Witness what the architecture is like from the Citadelle de Quebec to the famous Chateau Frontenac hotel from street level and above. Next, discover how to cook Holland America Line style at a Le Cirque culinary demonstration showcasing lobster salad and creme brûlée. Lastly, savor the new Dive-In grill and its signature gourmet burgers and hotdogs.

Come sail along with us onboard Holland America Line’s Veendam in Canada/New England. In this video, we preview our upcoming seven-day sailing as we discuss cruise ship features like Mix and The Retreat as well as Lanai staterooms. We also breakdown the itinerary including Quebec City, Quebec; the Gulf of St. Lawrence; Charlottetown, Prince Edward; Sydney, Canada; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Maine; and Boston, Massachusetts. Please feel free to reach out to us on Facebook and Twitter at Popular Cruising with your questions.

Tune in to the first ever joint episode between the Popular Cruising Video Podcast and Cruize Cast, another audio podcast where Jason also participates as a co-host with James and Kaleigh Lay. In this video, we casually sit down with our families onboard the Carnival Dream from Carnival Cruise Lines to discuss our perception of the ship and line as cruise veterans and newcomers. Also be sure to check out our other Carnival Dream videos for more imagery direct from the ship. (Please forgive the lower audio quality resulting from recording multiple voices against ambient background noise.)

Enjoy a sampler of Carnival Cruise Lines’ entertainment on the Carnival Dream including The Punchliner Comedy Club Presented by George Lopez, poolside film screenings, deck parties, featured musicians, guest vocalists like Delisco, and production shows like the country 8 More Seconds and kinetic Dancin’ in the Streets.

Try a taste of the dining onboard the Carnival Dream from Carnival Cruise Lines as we address the negative stereotypes that exist about Carnival. Truth is the line offers an astounding value, a terrific array of entertainment, wide selection of food and spacious accommodations.

Discover New Orleans, Louisiana as we review the newly remodeled Hyatt Regency, local jazz music, brunch at Court of The Two Sisters, historic Tujague’s, casual Cafe Beignet, and fine seafood dining at Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House.

Come onboard the Carnival Dream from Carnival Cruise Lines with us at the Popular Cruising Video Podcast and the Cruize Cast audio podcast as we set sail on a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing from New Orleans, Louisiana and the first ever Cruize Cast theme cruise along with a number of our loyal listeners. In this video we preview our time in The Big Easy as well as the third newest ship in the Carnival fleet including the WaterWorks, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Serenity Adult Only Retreat, The Taste Bar and Seaday Brunch.

Get a glimpse at what there is to do onboard Cunard Cruise Line’s Queen Mary 2 during six sea days. Activities looked at include dining, games, lectures, shopping, dramatic performances, production shows, live music, gambling, computing, spa treatments, the Maritime Quest, swimming, and shuffleboard.

Follow along as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Queen Mary 2 from Cunard Cruise Line and share our first impressions of the great ocean liner. In this video, we highlight the Southampton fireworks display over the Cunard fleet including the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria; and Queen Mary 2’s atrium, Queen’s Room, Winter Garden, Britannia Restaurant, G32, library and bookstore.

We invite you to join us onboard the Queen Mary 2 from Cunard Cruise Line for her 10th Anniversary Westbound Transatlantic Crossing. In this video, we present our live cruise preview of the itinerary and the ocean liner’s public spaces, accommodations, dining and entertainment including the atrium, Britannia Balcony Staterooms, Britannia Restaurant, Golden Lion Pub, Queen’s Room, Sir Samuel’s, King’s Court, Royal Court Theatre, Illuminations planetarium and featured lecturers.

Welcome aboard the Carnival Breeze from Carnival Cruise Lines! Discover the Carnival Breeze and tour her many exciting venues: Tides Pool, Seaside Theatre, Beach Pool, SportSquare, SkyCourt, WaterWorks, Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Serenity Adult Only Retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, Lido Marketplace, Cucina del Capitano, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Piano Bar 88, Limelight Lounge, Liquid Nightclub, Bonsai Sushi, Red Frog Pub, Ocean Plaza, Fat Jimmy's C-Side BBQ, Fun Hub, Winner's Luck Casino, The Fun Shops, The Library Bar, Sapphire Restaurant, Thrill Theater, Circle C, Club O2, Blush Restaurant, Breeze Bar and atrium.

This week we take a tour of the new Norwegian Getaway from Norwegian Cruise Line and compare its spaces to those on her predecessor and sister ship, the Norwegian Breakaway. Spaces featured onboard the cruise ship include the aqua park, ropes course, mini golf course, Flamingo Bar & Grill, The Tropicana Room, Illusionarium, Sunset Bar, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, The GRAMMY Experience and the Getaway Theater.

Enjoy our Norwegian Breakaway Activities Review video. This review covers the Aqua Park, watersides, Kids Aqua Park, Sports Complex, Ropes Course, Sports Court, Miniature Golf, pools, Vibe Beach Club, Mandara Spa & Salon, Spice H2O, Tradewinds Shops, meeting rooms, card room, library, internet cafe, guest services desk, shore excursions desk, atrium movies and video games, video arcade and youth facilities: Splash Academy, Under 2 Zoo and Entourage.

Discover what to expect on a river cruise and aboard Viking River Cruises and the line's newest Viking Longships specifically. We feature the onboard and off-board experience with the following illustrated topics: staterooms and suites, dining, entertainment, port destinations, guided shore excursions and inclusions.

Watch as the wonderfully talented Disney Cruise Line entertainer, Clara Oman, performs her cover rendition of "Let It Go" from Frozen in Keys onboard the Disney Magic in the After Hours adults-only section of the cruise ship.

Recorded live from Cruise Shipping Miami 2014, we interview President & CEO of MSC Cruises USA, Richard Sasso. In the episode, we discuss the introduction of the MSC Divina to year-round sailings from Miami, Florida and the new Renaissance Program which will stretch the line’s four Lirica-class ships. Mr. Sasso also provides a detailed assessment of MSC Cruises in the North American market as well as a glimpse into the future of the Mediterranean-based cruise line.

Enjoy our new Royal Princess review. This video's focus is on dining and bars and covers all complimentary and specialty options including Symphony Dining Room, Concerto Dining Room, Allegro Dining Room, Chef's Table Lumiere, Crooners, Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar, Bellini's, Vines, International Cafe, Gelato, Alfredo's, Sabatini's, Horizon Court, The Pastry Shop, Horizon Bistro, Trident Grill, Prego Pizzeria, Swirls, Pub Lunch, Crown Grill and the SeaView Bar on the Princess Cruises ship.

This week, we discuss Carnival Cruise Lines and provide a sense of what a first-timer or veteran cruiser can expect onbard. Specific topics include the Carnival Miracle, infrastructural improvements, ship decor, stateroom accommodations, main and specialty dining, entertainment like the Punchliner Comedy Club, the Serenity deck, and the Great Vacation Guarantee.

In this review, we take a tour of Disney Fantasy's onboard activities and explore the atrium, guest relations, Port Adventures, character meet-and-greets, kids facilities, It's a Small World Nursery, Disney's Oceaneer Club, interactive play floors, Pixie Hollow, Disney's Explorer Pod, Andy's Room, Monsters Academy, Disney's Oceaneer Lab, craft studio, animator's studio, wheelhouse, Ports of Call Simulator, Arr-cade, Enchanted Art, Midship Detective Agency, Edge tweens facility, Vibe teens facility, D Lounge, shopping, Shutters, Shutters Digital, Vista Gallery, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Outlook, Europa adults-only area, La Piazza, O'Gill's Pub, Ooh La La, The Tube, Skyline Lounge, Senses Spa & Salon, Cove Cafe, Satellite Falls, Cove Pool, Cove Bar, pool deck, AquaDuck, Mickey's Pool slide, Nemo's Reef, AquaLab, Goofy's Sports Deck and Goofy's Golf; all on the Disney Cruise Line ship.

In this episode, Jason Leppert and his father, Mark Leppert, sit down to discuss and review Azamara Club Cruises and the Azamara Quest. We explore what it is about the cruise line that most appeals to cruisers including the ship's accommodations, venues, food, entertainment, destinations and service.

In this review, we evaluate Holland America Line's exclusive Dancing with the Stars: At Sea program from the complimentary dance classes and guest competition to select theme cruises complete with fashion show and production show. The theme cruises even feature Dancing with the Stars cast members. Pro dancers and celebrities have included Sabrina Bryan, Joey Fatone, Carson Kressley, Kym Johnson, Derek Hough, Emma Slater, Tristan MacManus, Sharna Burgess and Jaymz Tuaileva.

In our very first episode we introduce the Popular Cruising Video Podcast to the world before delving into the week's topic. We outline Holland America Line's exclusive Dancing with the Stars: At Sea program and how you can get in on the action as a participant or a spectator. Learn about complimentary dance classes, the guest competition and select theme cruises with Tristan MacManus, Kym Johnson, Carson Kressley and Sabrina Bryan along for the ride, fashion show and production show.