Gene Sloan
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Recent articles by Gene:
You'll never guess where you can find the cheapest Carnival and Princess cruises right now
Two of North America's biggest cruise lines are offering notably low rates for sailings in a far-off land. → Read More
Aman Resorts to join Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons in getting into luxury cruising
The luxury resort company plans a 50-suite vessel that will debut by 2026. → Read More
The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Seabourn cruise ship
Despite having just six ships, the small luxury line operates voyages to more than 100 countries on all seven continents, from North America and Europe to Australia and Antarctica. → Read More
Cruise deal alert: This new Amex offer will let you double dip on savings
A new targeted cruise promotion for American Express cardholders can bring significant savings. → Read More
Another cruise line gets on board with boozy ice cream
On Thursday, Margaritaville at Sea became the third cruise brand in the last two years to begin touting the availability of spiked ice cream concoctions on its vessels, joining Virgin Voyages and Royal Caribbean. → Read More
Deal alert: Get free tours worth thousands of dollars with this extended cruise line offer
River cruise line AmaWaterways is extending an offer that can get you a two- to four-night land tour completely free. → Read More
Deal alert: 7-night cruises with Celebrity starting at $239
As part of an aggressive new promotion, Celebrity Cruises is offering fares for seven-night sailings at extraordinarily low rates — as little as $239 per person. → Read More
Deal alert: Save up to 35% on a cruise with this new Amex offer
A new targeted promotion for American Express cardholders can bring significant savings for cruisers. → Read More
Silversea Cruises Venetian Society loyalty program: Everything you need to know
The Silversea Cruises Venetian Society loyalty program offers some amazing perks to cruising regulars, including discounted and free cruises. → Read More
Regent's Seven Seas Society cruise loyalty program: Everything you need to know
The Seven Seas Society loyalty program offers some great perks to cruising regulars, including discounted cruises. → Read More
Deal watch: Norwegian Cruise Line drops rates as low as $37 a day for close-in departures
Rates for a few of the Miami-based line's close-in departures are lower on a per-day basis than anything available from rivals Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. → Read More
Shifting focus: This cruise line is betting bigger on long cruises and unusual itineraries
Fans of longer sailings and out-of-the-box itineraries are about to get a lot more options from Holland America in 2023 and beyond. → Read More
Cruise giant Carnival joins Princess, Norwegian in sharply hiking service fees
Carnival Cruise Line is joining Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Holland America in hiking the service fees it add to customer bills. → Read More
Inside Passage to Arctic Circle: Cruise Alaska for a month with this epic new itinerary
Holland America is out with an epic Alaska itinerary that includes stops all across the state. → Read More
The 3 types of Oceania Cruises ships, explained
The Oceania Cruises fleet can be broken down into three distinct classes of ships. Here's a guide to each of the classes so you can choose the best ship for your style. → Read More
Parent company of Carnival, Princess, Holland America is dialing back new cruise ship orders
Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein says the company could go an entire year without unveiling a single new cruise vessel. → Read More
New twist on cruise deals: This line will knock 20% off your fare if you pay in full now
In a limited-time offer, Silversea Cruises is lowering prices for customers who choose a nonrefundable fare and pay in full. → Read More
One of the world's biggest cruise lines is finally restarting sailings from Texas
Princess Cruises is joining Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line in sailing from Galveston, Texas. → Read More
Yet another major cruise line to hike service charges in the new year
Holland America is joining Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line in raising gratuity fees for 2023. → Read More
Cruise deal alert: Virgin Voyages just unveiled its 'most inclusive offer' ever
The startup cruise line backed by Richard Branson is out early with a Wave Season promotion that brings a lot of value. → Read More