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Carnival Legend Cruise Ship: Overview and What to Do

With a name like “Legend,” you do admittedly expect something pretty legendary. While Carnival Legend may not be quite the ship it once was, as it’s on the older side and hasn’t received a major overhaul in a while, you can still see why the ship garnered the name it did when it was floated out in 2001. If you’re considering taking an upcoming cruise on Carnival Legend, here’s everything you … [Read more...]

Credit Card Balance Transfers: What You Need To Know

Every now and then, you may receive a letter from a bank or see a promotional offer for a credit card balance transfer. The idea is that you move the balance from a higher-interest credit card to another, which has a lower interest rate for a specified time period. While it’s always ideal to pay off your credit card balance in full every month, credit card balance transfers can be a useful … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world’s biggest cruise ship, is almost ready after finishing sea trials

Icon of the Seas returned from her second round of sea trials.She departed from the shipyard early on October 29 after a short delay. Icon of the Seas was scheduled to depart the evening prior. "We're getting close to the finish line, and during Icon's final weeks at the shipyard, the ship will be getting her finishing touches before delivery, when it will be time for Icon to cross the … [Read more...]

Port of New Orleans on Track for Record Passenger Numbers

As the gateway to the Mississippi River, New Orleans has long been a city celebrated for its vibrant culture. But beyond the festivities lies a bustling cruise port, Port NOLA. Already the sixth largest cruise port in the US, President and CEO of the port, Brandy Christian, offered an insight into the growing number of cruise ships sailing from the port, with 1.2 million passengers going … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises Amplifies Entertainment Program for Young Passengers

MSC Cruises has unveiled a comprehensive upgrade to its youth entertainment program. Starting in mid-November, the fleet’s Young and Teens Clubs will see extended hours, a variety of new live shows, and many new and engaging activities that promise to elevate the cruise experience for younger guests.  The announcement coincides with the release of a new teen music video set against the … [Read more...]

AmaWaterways Introduces New Soulful Experience River Cruise and Land Packages for 2024.

After the success of AmaWaterways’ initial Soulful Experience in France this summer, the cruise line has unveiled the 2024 lineup of Soulful Experience river cruise and land packages, commemorating Black history and culture.  The Soulful Experience Lineup for 2024  The 10-night Enticing Douro Soulful Experience sails through Portugal from November 13-23, 2024, and includes a … [Read more...]

JetBlue Now Bookable with Qatar Airways Avios!

Qatar Airways and JetBlue have a longstanding partnership, which up until now hasn’t included any opportunities for redemption. However, it’s now possible to redeem Qatar Airways Avios for JetBlue flights, and there are some great new sweet spots, including business class flights to Europe. JetBlue Now Bookable with Qatar Airways Avios In an email sent out to Privilege Club members, Qatar Airways … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Kicks-Off a Week of Special Events

Carnival Cruise Line has begun its special series of events to honor and celebrate military veterans with an appreciation lunch aboard Carnival Horizon in PortMiami, along with a unique donation to help veterans get the services they need. This is the first of six such tributes planned at different Carnival homeports leading up to Veterans Day on November 11. Honoring Veterans in … [Read more...]

EXPLORA I Arrives In Miami

Today, EXPLORA I has arrived in PortMiami to begin her inaugural Caribbean and Central America itineraries! EXPLORA I is the first of the fleet of six for the MSC Group! “We take immense pride in introducing our remarkable new ship, EXPLORA I, to the Magic City,” said Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys. “Miami is a paramount destination and important gateway to the Caribbean for ocean … [Read more...]

My family stayed in a $7,000 suite on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas for a 3-night cruise, and it was the perfect weekend binge

We love taking the family on weekend cruises as a quick escape, and when we got the chance to try the Royal Loft Suite on Allure of the Seas, it seemed like a great opportunity.This is one of the biggest suites on Allure of the Seas and a cabin that has Star Class benefits, which means it has some of the best perks on the ship.Read more: Royal Caribbean Suites Guide & ReviewOrdinarily, a … [Read more...]

A-ROSA River Cruises has expanded its collection of themed cruises for 2024

A-ROSA River Cruises has expanded its collection of themed cruises for 2024 to offer its biggest programme to date. New themes now on sale include Dance, Jazz & Swing and Beauty & Spa alongside the existing themes of Yoga & Nutrition, Meditation, Create & Illustrate and Photography. During each cruise, guests are joined onboard by coaches or artists and each specialist themed … [Read more...]

Sell One & Sail Free in Europe this Winter/Spring – Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises’ first-ever winter and holiday itineraries in Europe are now available for booking, and on top of low pricing from just $1,399 per person, Windstar has added a new offer for travel advisors: Sell One & Sail Free. Advisors who make a reservation through December 31, 2023 for one of the Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean cruises (sailing from December 2023 to April 2024) … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises Shares New Kid Club Offerings Across Fleet

MSC Cruises will be expanding its kid’s club options and launching a new teen music video dedicated to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve! From November 15, 2023, the Young and Teens Club on all MSC Cruises ships will have extended hours, offer more live entertainment, organized sports activities, and exclusive dinner options for kids of different ages. The cruise line will also present prime-time game … [Read more...]

Global Ports Holding Appoints Key Executives to Lead Eastern Caribbean Operations and Saint Lucia Cruise Port

Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, is pleased to announce significant developments in its Caribbean expansion. Following the recent signing of a 30-year concession agreement with the Government of Saint Lucia to operate and manage Saint Lucia Cruise Port, GPH has hired two esteemed Saint Lucian business executives who will play pivotal roles in its local and … [Read more...]

Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of November 6, 2023

This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include sail dates from November into early March. Currently, there are now 29 sail dates, available with special offers available across most of the fleet for sailings from Brisbane, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, New Orleans, Port Canaveral, and San Juan. The Disney Dream maintains a slight lead with the most sailings at 12, the Disney Fantasy … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Honors Miami Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line welcomed approximately 200 local Miami-Dade veterans for a military tribute event and appreciation luncheon aboard Carnival Horizon at Port Miami. During the event, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy presented the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System with a 15-passenger van, a valuable resource to facilitate the transportation of … [Read more...]

Cruise ships polluting UK coast as they ignore greener power options

Cruise ships visiting Britain are frequently failing to plug into “zero emission” onshore power and instead running their engines and polluting the local environment with fumes. The industry is under scrutiny over air pollution and contribution to greenhouse gases, with some European cities banning vessels from central ports. Cruise operators say ships can reduce emissions by switching off … [Read more...]

MSC Group’s Newest Ship Debuts in South Florida

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, EXPLORA I, the inaugural 63,900-gross-ton ship from MSC Group’s Explora Journeys division, was unveiled in South Florida at PortMiami. The vessel, set to embark on its upcoming Caribbean season, is the first of six luxury ships planned by Explora Journeys over the next several years. EXPLORA I Makes Her Florida Debut EXPLORA I, from Explora Journeys, … [Read more...]

These Are The Top 4 Destinations In Portugal For Digital Nomads Right Now

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Mark Robinson joins BC Group as General Manager – MedCruise

BC Tours part of the Alsa Group has appointed Mark Robinson as General Manager based at its offices in Barcelona. In his new role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the BC group whilst focusing on the business development opportunities. He will report to Isaac Alvarez, Director of the Alsa Group Tourism Division. Robinson added: “I am very happy to be joining the BC Group during this … [Read more...]

These Are The 3 Best U.S. States To Visit Right Now  

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Recreate part of the Celebrity Race Across the World route with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailing

Have you been inspired by the BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World which saw four famous pairings travel through 24 countries? The teams started their epic journey in Marrakech, Morocco, and travelled 10,000km to reach the finish line in Tromsø, Norway. The journey saw the pairs race through every landscape and culture that this part of the world has to offer, from the great North African city of … [Read more...]

These Are The Top 5 Lesser Known Destinations To Visit In 2024 According To New Report  

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2 passengers stole $12,800 worth of sculptures from a Carnival cruise they were on, the FBI say

Two passengers stole $12,800 worth of sculptures from a Carnival Legend cruise in September, the FBI said in a search warrant filed in the District Court of Maryland on Tuesday. The cruise departed from Baltimore to Bermuda on September 24 and returned on September 30, FBI agent Grace Meyer wrote in the document. After an art auctioneer with Carnival Legend found the sculptures missing from the … [Read more...]