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Another “Boatload” of Great Food & Drink Recipes

September 9, 2020 Chris Grum Cruises, Recipes

As a follow-up to our post in July, here is another great collection of delicious food & drinks from our cruise line partners.

Picks from My Bookshelf

August 11, 2020 Chris Grum Articles & Stories, Cruises

A favorite past-time on vacation (and especially on cruise ships) is reading. Many ships have libraries and Princess Cruises even has a book club with monthly selections for passengers to enjoy. Today, our owner Chris Grum shares ten of his favorites from the wide variety of books he enjoys.

Carnival Announces Second LNG Ship, Fleet & Deployment Changes, Ship Sales

July 23, 2020 Chris Grum Cruises

It’s been a busy morning at Carnival headquarters in Miami, with multiple announcements concerning ship deployment, a new ship, and plans to reduce the fleet by selling several older vessels. Here’s a full round-up of today’s Carnival Cruise Line news.

A “Boatload” of Recipes from Our Cruise Partners

July 9, 2020 Chris Grum Cruises, Recipes

From time to time, we love to share recipes from the various cruise lines and resorts we offer travelers. Today, we’ve got a bonus edition of our recipe book, with a wide selection of fun concoctions you can make at home. We’ve got so many fun choices you just might need a large galley to make them all!

CLIA Announces Voluntary Suspension of Cruise Operations from U.S. Ports

June 19, 2020 Chris Grum Advisories, Cruises

Below is the text of a press release from CLIA – Cruise Lines International Association, outlining a voluntary suspension of cruising by ocean-going vessels from US ports. Cruise lines that may have voyages impacted include Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Croisi Europe, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn, Silversea, and Virgin Voyages. We’ve also included a frequently asked questions section at the conclusion of the release. You can visit our COVID-19 Cancellations & Changes page for the latest updates by brand.