Guests aboard Carnival Pride on her special early summer Carnival Journeys cruise to Greenland will not be able to visit Greenland after all. The decision to scrap both ports of call in the sought-after destination has been made due to poor weather and local ice, including substantial bergs that make navigation more hazardous. Instead of visiting Nanortalik and Qaqortoq on June 1 and June 2, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
Disney Cruise Line’s New Destination Lookout Cay Completes Construction
Construction has officially been completed at Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination in the Bahamas, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Lookout Cay is located at the southern end of the island of Eleuthera, which is located east of Nassau and south of Disney’s other private Bahamian destination, Castaway Cay. Disney executives and cast members, community members, and Bahamian officials gathered … [Read more...]
Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort: Choosing Your Dream Getaway
Planning a vacation shouldn’t be stressful, but sometimes, deciding where to go and how to travel can feel like a lot of work. When it comes to the perfect hands-off vacation, many people are torn between a cruise or a stay at an all-inclusive resort. Both offer travelers an opportunity to relax and unwind, but each caters to a different travel style. A cruise typically allows you to travel to … [Read more...]
Miles & Points for Beginners: Choosing the Right Credit Card
In previous parts of our Miles & Points for Beginners series, we explored why points matter, the importance of setting a goal, and the value and power of flexible points. Now that you have a foundation of miles and points knowledge, it’s time for the most important part of the series yet. The next step in your journey is to choose the right credit card. It’s easy to get overwhelmed at this … [Read more...]
Luxury travel news from around the world (May 2024)
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Upcoming Changes to WestJet Annual Companion Voucher Pricing
WestJet has announced some upcoming changes to the annual companion voucher that comes as a benefit on the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard and the WestJet RBC® Mastercard. For vouchers issued on or after June 30, 2024, there will be an increase to the fee you pay when redeeming it for a Premium or PremiumFlex Fare. Upcoming Changes to WestJet Annual Companion Voucher Pricing WestJet has … [Read more...]
Cruises Out of Bayonne, New Jersey
You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Cape Liberty offers a handful of destinations and two different cruise lines from which you can choose. There’s something for everyone, and the choice of destinations means that you also have a lot of choices when it comes to the duration of your cruise. Cruise Hive is … [Read more...]
Weather Forces Norwegian Prima Port Cancellation
Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima missed their planned port call in Amsterdam on May 31, 2024, due to high winds that prevented the ship from transiting the sea locks leading to the city’s cruise port. Rainy weather put a damper on the city, but it was the wind, reaching up to 17 miles per hour, that caused the 3,100-guest ship to turn away from the port call and … [Read more...]
Cruise Lines Expand Activities for Kids and Families
Two cruise lines, MSC Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea, are offering expanded activities and features for families and kids this summer. This includes expanded hours at the clubs for kids and more family game shows. MSC Cruises MSC Cruises is making a few changes that parents will love. First, they are opening Doremiland to the entire family for a dedicated time slot each day. During … [Read more...]
TUI Cruises Adds Second Preview Voyage Aboard New Ship
Due to strong demand, TUI Cruises has scheduled a second “anticipation voyage” of its new-build Mein Schiff 7, which is nearing completion at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The 2,900-guest ship recently aced her sea trials and is being prepped for launch. TUI Cruises, a joint venture of the TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., had originally planned to offer one preview voyage, … [Read more...]
P&O Cruises Introduces New Fee That May Be Controversial
P&O Cruises is introducing a new cancellation fee for its young cruisers program, a move that may be controversial for parents depending on their family’s plan for the youth facilities and how their child may react on different days of a cruise vacation. The fee is meant to ensure adequate space in the facility for everyone to enjoy, reducing last-minute cancellations or no-show … [Read more...]
Odyssey of the Seas 12-night Greece, Italy and Turkey Cruise Compass – May 5, 2024
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Europe’s Secret Beach Paradise: Why Travelers Are Flocking To Its Pristine Shores And Lagoons
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Crystal Blue Water And Affordable Stays: These 3 Northern Mexico Beach Towns Are Perfect For A Summer Vacation
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Affordable And Unspoiled: This Spanish Island Has Black Sand Beaches And Airbnbs Under $50
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Here’s When New Cruise Ships Are Worth the Higher Fares
Over the past 10-15 years, cruise lines have been in an arms race when it comes to building new cruise ships. These days, the major lines seem to come out with a new ship seemingly each year. The ships are usually bigger, better, and with more features than anything else in the fleet. Cruise ships continue to push to be bigger and better than ever, but sailing new ships involves a higher price … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Announces Dates for Halloween Sailings
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the world, and Carnival Cruise Line offers a lot of not-so-scary fun onboard its fleet during spooky sailings. The cruise line has announced the exact sailing dates for Halloween-themed cruises in 2024, giving guests the opportunity to prep their scary best for a fun and festive getaway. All ships in the Carnival fleet will offer Halloween … [Read more...]
Beaches, Waterfalls, & Charming Towns! This U.S. State Is Surging In Popularity
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American Travelers Can Now Stay Two Months In Thailand Visa Free
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Stockholm shows off its best – Cruise Europe Conference
Stockholm was bathed in sunshine for the three days of the Cruise Europe Conference (13th – 16th May), giving it a chance to shine brightly, which it surely did. From the sheer organisation and efficiency of the team of Stefan Scheja, marketing manager ferries and cruises Ports of Stockholm, and Karin Mantymaki, director international development Visit Stockholm, as well as host hotel, Clarion … [Read more...]
These 7 Airlines Just Named The Best In The World For Budget Travelers
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Endless Residential Cruise Sets Sail For First 15 Years – Villa Vie Residences
[embedded content] Villa Vie Residences – Dry Dock Week 2 & 3 If living life perpetually onboard a cruise ship sounds like bliss, then book a slot on the cruise ship leaving Belfast this week that intends to spend its entire life at sea. Marketing itself as the world’s ‘first endless cruise’, it’s opening itinerary will take in 425 destinations over 1301 days—that’s over three and a half … [Read more...]
9 Things To Do As Soon As You Board A Cruise Ship
Once you get onboard a cruise ship, every moment counts.First-timers especially need to be mindful of their next steps—whether it's your first cruise, your first vacation with Royal Caribbean, or your first time onboard this particular ship.When you first step up the gangway, there will be an overwhelming amount of new sights and sounds.The following hours will be some of the most important of … [Read more...]
The ups and downs of the geopolitical landscape – Cruise Europe
Russian’s invasion of Ukraine saw a huge decrease in calls to ports in the eastern and northern Baltic. Host city Stockholm, for example, has seen calls drop from about 275 pre-pandemic to 125 this year. Some two years on, hard work and collaboration are seeing some signs of recovery. And it may well be that its reputation as a ‘safe’ destination is returning as geopolitical events take hold in … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Seeking Musicians for Tiana’s Place, Disney’s Victrophonics & Pirate Rockin’ Parlay
This week, Disney Auditions put out a casting call searching for multiple musician roles with contracts starting as early as October 2024. Specifically, Disney Cruise Line is seeking vocal guitarists and a jazz pianist. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="693" data-attachment-id="66052" … [Read more...]
Disney’s New Private Island Destination Is Finally Complete
After years of hard work and anticipation, Disney Cruise Line’s second private island destination is ready to welcome its first guests. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, which is located on Eleuthera in the Bahamas, has been under construction since April 2022. But the private experience is finally finished – just in time for the first guests to set foot on the island’s sandy shores … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Group Announces Loyalty Status Match Program Across Its Brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises And Silversea
On its pursuit to transform a vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations, Royal Caribbean Group takes another step forward in enhancing its guest experience and rewarding guests across its ecosystem of vacation experiences. Royal Caribbean Group announced today (May 30, 2024) that loyalty members from its three wholly-owned brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages Introduces New Chefs for Epicurean Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced additional culinary experts joining its Epicurean Expeditions in the Mediterranean onboard World Traveller and World Voyager this year. The lineup of chefs onboard World Traveller includes: Paulette Mitchell (July 1, 2024) – Chef, author and producer of cookbooks and video series, Mitchell is known for “The 15-Minute Gourmet.” Her culinary presentations will … [Read more...]
Experience the Best of Europe on the Danube River
Explore a destination with fellow passengers, creating a shared experience that can lead to lasting friendships. Additionally, participating in onboard enrichment programs, such as cooking classes or wine tastings, offers a fun and interactive way to meet new people and learn something new together.Security and ComfortTraveling with friends or in a group provides security and comfort, especially … [Read more...]
Ship or Shore: 5 Times You Should Stay on the Cruise Ship When in Port
There’s no rule that says you have to get off the ship when you arrive at a port of call on a cruise. The port city makes money from port fees even if you decide to hang out on the lido deck all day. Cozumel, Mexico with Carnival Celebration, Carnival Breeze, and Harmony of the Seas in port. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever People who don’t cruise have a hard time understanding why you would … [Read more...]
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