In an event that marked a cultural festivity and a significant milestone in the Bahamian cruise industry, over 5,000 people recently gathered at The Amphitheatre at Nassau Cruise Port. The occasion was a sold-out concert featuring renowned reggae artist Tarrus Riley, celebrating Nassau’s reimagined waterfront. The port area in Nassau underwent a vast $300 million transformation, which now … [Read more...]
Archives for 10/11/2023
Royal Caribbean Unveils 2025 European Adventures
ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS 2025 EUROPEAN ADVENTURES Vacations for Every Type of Adventurer on Six Ships, Including the Returning Allure of the Seas Royal Caribbean unveils its 2025 European adventures, and summers in Europe will make for six times the memories. Families and friends can set their sights on adventure with six action-packed ships sailing from five popular … [Read more...]
What Is Wrong With Carnival’s Vista-Class Ships?
Carnival Panorama suffered significant technical issues this week, resulting in Carnival Cruise Line canceling four cruises onboard the vessel in the coming month. However, this is not an issue that stands alone. All of Carnival Cruise Line’s Vista-class ships, Carnival Vista, Carnival Panorama, and Carnival Horizon, have faced significant technical challenges in the past few years, primarily … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages World Voyager Joins Fleet
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES WORLD VOYAGER CHRISTENED AND JOINS FLEET: SETS SAIL ON MAIDEN ANTARCTICA VOYAGE Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, celebrates World Voyager officially joining the fleet, following a naming ceremony in Ushuaia, Argentina. The 198-guest expedition yacht was christened by Godmother British physiotherapist and British Army Captain … [Read more...]
I spent more than $1500 on a 4-night cruise. Here's what everything cost, from a $350 dog sitter to $43 for onboard internet
I recently sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, and while the cruise fare was relatively cheap at $466.50 per person, the additional costs of cruising and traveling added up quickly. My sister and I were eager to have a fall getaway and we had never cruised on Grandeur of the Seas before. Since this cruise was only 4-nights, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to sail … [Read more...]
Celebrity Takes Delivery of Celebrity Ascent
CELEBRITY CRUISES TAKES DELIVERY OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CELEBRITY ASCENT Royal Caribbean Group Executives and Celebrity Cruises Crew on hand to Celebrate Handover from Shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique Celebrity Cruises officially takes delivery of Celebrity Ascent at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. The fourth ship in the Edge Series, Celebrity … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Details New Deployment to Latin America
Royal Caribbean is reaching out to the Latin America market with a series of winter 2023-24 sailings from Panama and Colombia. Rhapsody of the Seas will deploy to the region in early December, offering 7-night cruises to Caribbean destinations. Rhapsody of the Seas to Sail From Panama, Colombia Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas, a Vision-class ship that launched in 1996, will soon … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Welcomes Peter Hunt as New Chief Financial Officer
Peter Hunt is a seasoned executive, bringing with him significant financial and operational experience, not to mention a strong Virgin acumen with prior leadership roles at Virgin America. Peter joins Virgin Voyages at a very exciting time for the business as it continues its global expansion, gears up for a record-breaking 2024 WAVE season and continues to take the cruise industry forward with … [Read more...]
World’s Busiest Cruise Port Shatters Passenger Record
Central Florida’s Port Canaveral, already the world’s busiest cruise port in terms of passenger traffic, marked a milestone in 2023 by welcoming a record 6.8 million cruise guests, an astounding increase of more than 2 million arrivals versus the year before. Arrivals and record-breaking revenues were detailed at a “State of Port” event held at the facility on November 8, 2023. Busiest Cruise … [Read more...]
Visit Richmond Promotion: Up to $225 Off Richmond Hotels!
A new round of the Visit Richmond promotion has arrived, this time offering up to $225 in American Express gift cards for staying at select Richmond hotels through January 1, 2024. This is similar to the popular Stay Vancouver deal, but applicable in the City of Richmond, a different region of Metro Vancouver, instead. Visit Richmond: $125 Amex Gift Card on Your First Night The promotion is … [Read more...]
15 Dumb Things People Still Believe About Cruise Ships
People believe some crazy things about cruises.There are some myths and rumors about cruise ships that still get circulated online even though some are hard to believe . Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Usually it’s people who have never been on a cruise who spread these falsehoods about what it’s actually like being at sea. Some of the things people believe about cruise travel are just based on what … [Read more...]
Why These 6 European Destinations Are Breaking All-Time Tourism Records
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Beachside bliss at Bannisters, Port Stephens in NSW, Australia
Fans of chef Rick Stein, seafood lovers and those searching for the perfect beachside weekend getaway, it’s time to pack your bags. A two-and-a-half hours north of Sydney, on the East Coast of Australia, is the beautiful seaside destination of Port Stephens – over 30km of white, sandy beaches, pristine waters, fabulous national parks, stunning sand dunes, coastal walks and tiny towns, all … [Read more...]
These Are 4 Of The Most Beautiful Lesser Known Destinations To Visit In Europe This Winter
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It's not your imagination – Royal Caribbean is sending fewer ships to Europe
If you’re planning a European cruise with Royal Caribbean in the next two years, you will have fewer ships and itineraries to choose from when compared to previous seasons.Royal Caribbean recently announced European itineraries for the summer of 2025 - and it’s apparent the cruise line is continuing to reduce its presence in the region. By the summer of 2025, only six ships will be sailing in … [Read more...]
54 Things to Do in Miami, Florida for Cruise Passengers
Here’s a list of things to do in Miami, Florida, the cruise capital of the world. This list is catered to cruise ship passengers who are looking to fill out their time with fun things to do and see in the area before or after their cruise. As a cruiser, when you think of Miami, Florida, one thing probably comes to mind, and that is the starting or ending point of your cruise adventures. … [Read more...]
What Price Is a Good Deal on a Cruise?
Cruise line sales, frankly, are a dime a dozen. While they can always make you feel like you’re getting a great deal on a cruise, these offers run constantly and don’t actually change the final price that much. Want to be here, but know that you’re getting a good price? We have our take on what makes a good cruise deal below. So what is an actual good price for a cruise? How do … [Read more...]
These Are The Top 5 U.S. Cities For Solo Travelers According To New Study
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Seabourn Reveals Additional Dishes For New Solis Restaurant By Master Chef And Culinary Partner Anton Egger
Seabourn is revealing additional dishes for Solis, the new fine dining venue celebrating Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the places visited by the line’s ultra-luxury ships. One of the remarkable chefs leading Seabourn’s culinary talents to bring the Solis concept to fruition is Master Chef and Culinary Partner Anton “Tony” Egger, who possesses a deep knowledge of authentic dishes and … [Read more...]
These Are The Top 5 Destinations Trending With Americans This Winter According To New Data
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P&O Cruises introduces jewellery by Barbados designer, Ichia Tiyi on board Arvia for the Caribbean season
P&O Cruises will introduce a range of jewellery by local Bajan silversmith and art jeweller, Ichia Tiyi on Arvia from December. The range will be sold in the shops on board during Arvia’s 2023/2024 Caribbean season and will include a selection of silver cuffs, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. Ichia will also join the ship each week in Barbados to host a talk about her range. Earlier … [Read more...]
JetBlue Launches 2 New Nonstop Flights To This Gorgeous Caribbean Destination
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These Are The Top 3 Destinations In North America For 2024 According To Travel Experts
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Carnival Cancels Carnival Panorama Cruises Due to Propulsion Issues
Carnival Cruise Line has informed guests booked on four separate sailings aboard Carnival Panorama that their cruises have been cancelled due to mechanical issues with the ship. In a letter sent to booked guests, Carnival notes an issue affecting the maximum cruising speed of the ship requires Carnival Panorama to be pulled from service to undergo repairs. The ship was unable to make two of its … [Read more...]
The International Cruise Summit in Madrid will bring together executives from more than 25 cruise lines who are preparing for a record-breaking 2024
Whilst in 2023 the cruise industry’s forecast is to exceed 2019 figures by 6%, in 2024, a further growth of no less than 20% is expected, thanks to the addition of 16 of the 50 ships to be built in the next 5 years. The most relevant international professionals of the cruise industry will meet on 14th and 15th November, during the celebration of the thirteenth edition of the International Cruise … [Read more...]
Cruise Itineraries Powering Travel Advisor Bookings: Allianz
A new survey of travel advisors by Allianz Partners USA reveals that most travel advisors surveyed say that cruise itineraries are driving the majority of their business, with more than a quarter responding that cruises make up more than 75 percent of their bookings. The survey was conducted by the travel insurance and assistance provider in October and polled 9,000 travel advisors that offer its … [Read more...]
Mooning Over SH Diana
When you walk onto Swan Hellenic’s newest ship, SH Diana, you are immediately greeted with a sense of elegance and sophistication. That’s not what you might expect from an expedition ship, but the newest member of Swan Hellenic’s fleet captures the essence of high-class exploration. As soon as you step aboard, you’re enveloped by an atmosphere of refinement. ELEGANCE IN ADVENTUREInside Diana, … [Read more...]
Port of Seattle Concludes Season With 291 Cruises
Port of Seattle had a fantastic six-month cruise season for 2023, with 291 cruises bringing more than 1.7 million total visitors to the port. This, in turn, created an economic boom for the region, but what wasn’t booming was pollutants and emissions, as more ships than ever plugged into shore power to protect the area’s cleanliness and natural beauty. Record-Setting Cruise Season for … [Read more...]
I celebrated Halloween on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, and it's my favorite holiday to spend at sea
Allure of the Seas has just started sailing out of Port Canaveral doing short three and four night cruises. Their second sailing was during Halloween.You might not think of Halloween and a cruise ship as an obvious must-do, but maybe you should reconsider.My husband and I attended our first All Hallow’s Eve on the Freedom of the Seas in 2006 and always cruise during that time, as our … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray Delivers ‘2023 State of the Port’ Address. Record year for cruise
Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO, presented a comprehensive overview of the Port’s strong performance in Fiscal Year 2023 and expressed a positive outlook for the upcoming FY 2024 during his annual “State of Port” address on Nov. 8 at Cruise Terminal 1. In highlighting the Port’s economic significance, Capt. John Murray stated, “This Port is an economic powerhouse in the state of Florida. … [Read more...]