New Cruise Ships for 2018

By: Mike Franks, Owner-Operator, Cruise Planners-Orange Park, FL

Veteran cruisers live in anticipation of their favorite cruise lines launching new ocean liners. 2018 offers over a dozen new ships. Listed below are the newest fleet additions from four popular lines.

Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas 

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This spring, Royal Caribbean launches it newest Oasis class of ships that include the Allure of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. RCB’s Symphony of the Seas will pass it’s sister ship Harmony as the world’s biggest cruise ship. At 230,000 tons, Symphony out weighs Horizon by 3, 000 tons.

Packing Essentials for Your Cruise

By: Mike Franks, Owner-Operator, Cruise Planners-Orange Park, FL

A cruise vacation is supposed to be fun! So why stress out over packing for the big event?

Don’t worry! Here are some of the best cruise packing tips, making sure that you remember the essentials – and maybe learn a few tricks that will relieve the stress and get you ready for a great vacation.

So Many Cruise Lines; How Do I Choose Part 3-Specialty Cruise Lines

 By: Mike Franks, Owner-Operator, Cruise Planners-Orange Park, FL

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So far, we have compared and contrasted the so called “popular cruise lines” such as Norwegian and Royal Caribbean with the “Luxury cruise lines” such as Paul Gauguin, Regent Seven Seas and Cunard Lines.

Sometimes, travelers are looking for a unique experience that provide the opportunity for adventure and exploration and cultural immersion. Our third and final cruise line category is Specialty Cruise Lines. Here are a few examples of what’s out there and what you can expect from each one.