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What to Expect When MSC Cruises Begins Sailings from Galveston Next Month

The award winning MSC Seascape is one month away from doing the Texas two-step when the ship arrives in Galveston for the first time. Here’s a full release from MSC Cruises, breaking down what guests can expect on weekly 7-night sailings beginning November 9, 2025.
Continue reading »Premier Custom Travel Earns Tenth Consecutive BBB Award for Excellence

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the 33rd Better Business Bureau of Houston Awards for Excellence, Premier Custom Travel was recognized for the tenth consecutive year.
Continue reading »Carnival Revises New Loyalty Plan

Back in June, Carnival announced a new loyalty program to replace its current VIFP Club. The proposed changes were met with mostly negative reactions, which led Carnival Cruise Line to release yesterday a revised version of this new program. Here is a copy of the letter Carnival President Christine Duffy sent to guests and travel advisors:
Continue reading »Celebrity River Cruises: Ships, Itineraries & Dates, and Pricing

Celebrity Cruises will launch their first two river cruise ships in 2027 and in today’s blog, we have all the details about this extension of their popular brand.
Continue reading »Carnival Announces New Loyalty Program

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that its VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) Loyalty Program will be sunset in 2026 and be replaced by “Carnival Rewards.” Here is the full letter that was sent to customers and travel advisors:
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