If you’re interested in getting started with van life and not sure how to find the best vans for van living, we’ll break down everything you need to know about choosing the best home on the road in this post! When we first started researching the best van for van life we felt completely overwhelmed. We primarily saw several different types of vans out on the road and the more we began talking … [Read more...]
Archives for 16/11/2023
Join Us at Miles & Pints Vancouver in December!
After our latest Miles & Pints events in Montreal and Halifax in September, we’re excited to keep the good times rolling with a return to Vancouver in December! Join us for a casual pub night with a lively discussion of all things Miles & Points with the Prince of Travel community. Prince of Travel Platinum members can attend for free, and this time, members of the public can attend for a … [Read more...]
Upcoming Changes to Earning Aeroplan Points with Uber
Since late 2021, Aeroplan members have been able to earn points on a number of Uber services, which has grown to include rides and Uber Eats. Beginning November 27, 2023, Aeroplan and Uber are introducing some changes to the way points are earned with Uber rides in Canada and the US, including the introduction of new earning categories. Upcoming Changes to Earning Aeroplan Points with … [Read more...]
Marriott’s New Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Brand Concept
In November 2022, Marriott announced that it’ll launch Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy as its latest brand concept. While the first property has yet to open, once the brand launches, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy will add fully serviced apartments to the available types of accommodations in Canada and the United States under the Marriott umbrella. We now know some more details about what members can … [Read more...]
Search Ended for Guest Overboard from Carnival Ship
The US Coast Guard has officially suspended search efforts in the Gulf of Mexico for the missing guest from Carnival Glory. The guest was reported missing on Monday, November 13 and later confirmed overboard, but despite an exhaustive search and rescue effort with multiple air assets, crews were unsuccessful in locating the passenger. Search Suspended for Carnival Glory Guest A … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean opens reservations for its first ever supper club
If you're ready to dine in elegance and style, Royal Caribbean has the perfect new restaurant for you.Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is set to debut in early 2024, and among the many new concepts is a high-end supper club.The Empire Supper Club was announced months ago, but reservations were not available. Today, Royal Caribbean opened up reservations to the general public.Prices across … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wonder 4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney – October 28, 2023
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney. The Disney Wonder set sail from Sydney, Australia on October 28, 2023. The Cruise Director during the sailing was Trent Hitchcock. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="600" … [Read more...]
New Carnival Ship is First in North America With 5G Coverage
In the realm of cruise vacations, internet speeds have always been the one thing that has disappointed guests. A significant leap forward has been the introduction of Starlink Internet onboard cruise ships in the last year or so. However, Carnival Cruise Line is taking this a step further with the introduction of 5G mobile connectivity on Carnival Jubilee, signaling a new era of hyper-connected … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Details 2025-26 Itineraries Across the Fleet
Celebrity Cruises has announced worldwide itineraries for the 2025-2026 season, with bookings opening soon for outstanding destinations. Included are the bookings for the newly announced Celebrity Xcel, debuting in November 2025. Celebrity Cruises Sailing Worldwide in 2025-2026 Celebrity Cruises is taking guests across the globe in 2025 and 2026, visiting iconic destinations from the … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Pastry Chef’s Showcase Favorite Creations During ‘Cake Me Away’
‘Cake Me Away,’ a dessert celebration on Holland America Line’s fleet features pastry chefs showcasing their favorite creations. This new event, debuting around National Cake Day on November 26, 2023, offers over 22 five-layer cakes in 16 delicious flavors. The pastry team has also created mini-jar cakes that will be added to the desserts at Sweet Spot in Lido Market.“Our pastry team has some of … [Read more...]
Celestyal expands fleet to three vessels with acquisition of AIDAaura
Celestyal has acquired AIDAaura from Carnival Corporation’s German cruise brand AIDA Cruises, amid what it describes as major demand for cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean. Celestyal Cruises will send AIDAaura for a major refit and refurbishment and then re-launch her as the Celestyal Discovery, according to a statement. Celestyal Discovery will … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Ends Search for Overboard MSC Crew Member
The search for a missing crew member from the MSC Seascape has come to a solemn conclusion. The US Coast Guard announced the suspension of their efforts on Wednesday evening, after an exhaustive search north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Search Efforts Conclude Without Result Search efforts for a crew member who went missing from MSC Seascape by multiple assets from the US Coast Guard concluded … [Read more...]
Seabourn Shares 2026 World Cruise Aboard Seabourn Sojourn
Seabourn has officially shared its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems!” The 129-day trip aboard Seabourn Sojourn will take guests to 63 destinations and ports across 14 countries.MORE ABOUT THE ITINERARYSeabourn Sojourn will embark on January 6, 2026, covering approximately 28,000 nautical miles. This adventure includes landmarks such as the International Dateline and … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises announces its 2025-2026 season – Includes Japan, Montenegro, Norway and Iceland
Today, Celebrity Cruises announced its 2025-2026 season of sailings, its most ambitious ever with more than 800 sailings to over 290 destinations in 72 countries across 7 continents. The newly announced summer and winter program for the premium cruise line’s fleet of 16 award-winning ships includes the debut Caribbean season for the highly anticipated fifth ship in the industry-transforming Edge … [Read more...]
Carnival Adding the First 5G Cell Phone Coverage on a Cruise Ship in North America
Carnival Cruise Line is adding the first 5G cell phone coverage on a cruise ship in North America when their next new ship debuts at the end of December, Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with cellular provider Wireless Maritime Service (WMS) to provide 5G service on the ship. While the ship debuts at the end of year, this 5g enabled service will not be available until early … [Read more...]
Cruise Line’s New 129 Day Cruise Will Visit 63 Ports
A cruise line has unveiled a new 129 day cruise that will set sail in 2026 that will visit 63 ports and destinations during the 4+ month voyage. Seabourn, an ultra-luxury cruise line from Carnival Corporation, has announced “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire” that will depart from Los Angeles on January 6, 2026. The cruise will take place on Seabourn Sojourn and travel 28,000 nautical miles during … [Read more...]
I chose to cruise on a smaller Royal Caribbean cruise ship. It saved me money and brought me to ports I prefer
Sometimes picking a cruise ship to sail on can feel like picking your favorite child: you don't have one, but sometimes you prefer one over the other for different reasons.It can be daunting to choose between different cruise ships for a vacation, and even I can sometimes find myself second guessing the decision.I recently sailed on one of Royal Caribbean's smallest cruise ships for a few … [Read more...]
Florida Port Celebrates Arrival of 3 Millionth Cruise Passenger
JAXPORT, the northern Florida cruise port in Jacksonville, marked a milestone on November 13, 2023, when it welcomed its 3 millionth cruise guest. A family of cruisers hailing from Georgia pushed the arrivals number over the mark as they arrived for their sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Elation. JAXPORT Welcomes Family of Cruisers From Georgia Carnival Cruise Line and … [Read more...]
Viking Announces New Ship for the Mekong River
VIKING ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP FOR THE MEKONG RIVER Debuting in 2025, the Viking Tonle Will Double Viking’s Capacity in Southeast Asia Viking announces a new ship for the Mekong River, an expansion in Southeast Asia with the new Viking Tonle. Designed for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel will join its identical sister ship, the Viking Saigon, which debuted in 2022. The … [Read more...]
Cunard Brings West End Theatre To Queen Anne
Theatre producer David Pugh has announced his latest partnership with Cunard. Known for his recent hit “Shirley Valentine” by Willy Russell, Pugh will bring his award-winning shows onboard the brand’s newest ship, Queen Anne!During Queen Anne‘s inaugural season, Pugh will collaborate with Cunard’s creative team to introduce two stage shows that have never been presented on a cruise … [Read more...]
Aurora Expeditions has released its new season for Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyages
Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, has released its new season for Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyages, including four brand new expeditions and seven Ultimate Adventure voyages that allow adventurous travelers to explore further and longer on the company’s new purpose-built small expedition ships, the Greg Mortimer and the Sylvia Earle. Aurora Expeditions’ new Arctic & Beyond season features a … [Read more...]
Turnaround cruises highlight record cruise season – Falmouth Harbour
The beguiling chance to step onto a luxury cruise liner to start and finish a holiday in Cornwall for the first time in decades has been a draw for thousands of passengers in a record season which has reinforced Falmouth Harbour’s reputation as a world class cruise destination and brought an estimated £4-6 million into the local economy. The 44 visits – up from 29 in 2022 – saw 11 of the largest … [Read more...]
Virgin Airline Passengers Get Unexpected Cruise Surprise
A full plane of airline passengers got an unexpected bonus to their travels when they were the winners of a free Virgin Voyages cruise aboard Resilient Lady. The lucky travelers were aboard a Virgin Australia flight following the same route the ship will make when she debuts Down Under on December 11, 2023. Free Cruise Awarded to Airline Passengers More than 150 travelers aboard Virgin … [Read more...]
Cunard Shares Black Friday And Cyber Monday Promotions
Cunard kicks off the holiday season early with Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions available on select itineraries. From January 2024 through May 2025, set sail on voyages around the world aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne.MORE ABOUT THE PROMOTIONSGuests who book a trip from November 16, 2023, through December 4, 2023, will receive up to … [Read more...]
Sonia Limbrick, Port of Dover, speaks about her bright future at the port – Cruise Britain
Port of Dover’s Sonia Limbrick is pleased to have taken up her new role of head of business development for cruise, allowing her to transition to a reduced work schedule as she paves her way towards retirement. With a passion to provide world-class travel experiences to the port’s wide portfolio of cruise lines, Sonia Limbrick this week spoke of the great support she has received from the team in … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Magic 14-Night Westbound Panama Canal Cruise from Miami – October 5, 2023
Personal Navigators, and other details from the Halloween on the High Seas 14-Night Westbound Panama Canal Cruise from Miami. The Disney Magic set sail from Miami, Florida on October 5, 2023. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Robert Olmer. The Cruise Director during the sailing was Matthew O. <img fetchpriority="high" … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teases first glimpse at new 2025 programme with launch of Dalmatian and Italian Riviera sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering a first look at its new summer programme for 2025 with the early release of two cruises venturing to warmer climes. In June, Borealis will take guests on an enchanted journey along the Dalmatian coast, where Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ expert journey planners have hand-crafted an itinerary to include cruising along the fjord-like Bay of Kotor in Montenegro and … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of three ships unite for celebrations in Madeira
A fiesta-style celebration marked the historic coming together of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of ships. Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral united in Madeira, for the first time for the Fleet in Funchal event on Thursday 9th November. The three ships sailed into Funchal harbour carrying more than 3,000 guests who were welcomed by live music and a quayside decked out with bunting, entertainment and … [Read more...]
Celestyal Cruises Acquires Former AIDA Ship, Celestyal Discovery to Debut March 2024
Greek line Celestyal Cruises has announced it will add a new ship, Celestyal Discovery, to its fleet in March 2024, replacing the 1982-built Celestyal Olympia. The 1,266-passenger ship has been purchased from Carnival Corp.-owned German operator AIDA Cruises, and has been sailing as AIDAaura since 2003. Celestyal Discovery joins Celestyal Journey — Holland America Line’s former Ryndam — which … [Read more...]
Scenic Group Awards Cruise Planners with 2023 Sales Award for Top Franchise Network
Cruise Planners recognized by Scenic Group USA for “Top Franchise Network” at the second annual Night of the Stars award ceremony on Saturday, Oct 21 at Miami’s renowned Frost Museum of Science. The exclusive event acknowledged and celebrated the accomplishments of Scenic Group’s top travel advisor partners and agencies. The Night of the Stars awards ceremony, a long-standing tradition for … [Read more...]