Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked aboard Mardi Gras for a great number of sailings in the months to come with an alert about an itinerary change. In total, more than 60 published sailings are impacted. The change, however, is a minor one that most guests won’t notice. Still, it is wise of the cruise line to alert travelers in case their onward travel plans may be impacted by … [Read more...]
Archives for 16/09/2024
Explora Journeys Christens Its Second Cruise Ship in Italy
Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
New Luxury Cruise Ship Christened, Embarks on Maiden Voyage
It’s full speed ahead for Explora II, MSC’s latest addition to its luxury Explora Journeys fleet, after a naming ceremony in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, on September 16, 2024. The second in six ships planned for Explora Journeys, Explora II’s special event was marked by a traditional maritime ceremony, symbolized by a ribbon cutting and breaking a bottle of champagne on the … [Read more...]
8 Things I Did on Cruises That I’ll Never Do Again
I love taking cruises, I think they offer the best value among all types of vacations. I have cruised all around the world on over 15 different cruise lines. After taking nearly 80 cruises, here are eight things that I’ve done on cruises that I’ll never do again. Wait Until Boarding the Ship to Book Dining Most cruise lines will now allow you to book specialty restaurants before you board the … [Read more...]
Holland America Line introduces decor packages and enhanced Pinnacle Grill menu
Holland America Line is introducing enhanced stateroom décor packages for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions on all its ships. The new offering will be available fleetwide by December 2024, with guests able to pre-purchase the décor packages and have them set up in their stateroom on embarkation day. Each package features decorations and exclusive keepsakes. … [Read more...]
Norwegian Aqua Entertainment Revealed, Including Brand-New Celebration of Prince
Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Changes Award Redemption Fees
Qatar Airways Privilege Club has recently made some changes to the award redemption fees it levies on Avios bookings. Appeared first on: princeoftravel.com … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean cabins to avoid
I used to think all rooms on a cruise ship were the same until I stayed in the worst cruise ship cabin I ever had.It was on Freedom of the Seas and the room was all the way forward near the ship's anchor. Anytime we docked, it felt like a major earthquake and would always wake us up from sleep in the early morning.Being in a cabin all the way forward also meant we felt more of a sensation of … [Read more...]
Galveston cruise port: Texas cruising guide
The Port of Galveston has evolved from an industrial port to become one of the busiest cruise ports in the United States, offering year-round sailings to the Caribbean.With Royal Caribbean's opening of a brand new $125 million cruise terminal, the popularity of a cruise from Texas has never been more popular. The new terminal can handle the biggest cruise ships in the world, as well as expedite … [Read more...]
Repurposing & Expanding Existing Marine Terminals – Bermello Ajamil & Partners
Repurposing an existing marine terminal can be a cost-effective and efficient way to provide cruise facilities in new markets and accommodate growing demand. Our previous BA Perspectives have highlighted the anticipated continued growth of global cruise passengers, which is driving the need for both new destinations and the expansion of existing terminals to handle the latest and largest cruise … [Read more...]
How to earn Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society points faster
Royal Caribbean offers some of the best loyalty program benefits in the industry, so how do you move up the levels faster?The Crown and Anchor Society offers rewards, discounts, and special events to its members, and it's all based on which tier you're at. Similar to hotel or airline offerings, Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program has different tiers based on how many … [Read more...]
Mastercard Products Losing Boingo Wi-Fi as a Benefit
Cardholders of World and World Elite Mastercards are about to lose one of the best complimentary benefits available, as wireless provider Boingo is set to pull the plug on free in-flight Wi-Fi for eligible cardholders.As first reported by Rewards Canada, World and World Elite Mastercard cardholders will lose their popular free global Wi-Fi benefit from Boingo as of September 30, 2024.Mastercard … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys Officially Names EXPLORA II
EXPLORA II, the second ship in the MSC Group’s Explora Journeys fleet, has been named in Civitavecchia, Italy! The naming ceremony included a ribbon-cutting and the tradition of breaking a bottle on the ship’s bow, conducted by EXPLORA II’s godmother, Rosalba Giugni, founder of the Marevivo Foundation, which focuses on marine conservation. Rosalba was chosen for this honor due to her partnership … [Read more...]
Battle to Save Iconic SS United States Moves to Mediation
Will it or won’t it be saved? The fate of the historic SS United States hangs in the balance as the ship’s owners scramble to fight eviction from its Philadelphia dock. In a last-ditch effort, the SS United States Conservancy filed an urgent motion against Penn Warehousing & Distribution just hours before the ship was expected to be evicted from Pier 82 in Philadelphia. The … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Entertainment for New Ship in 2025, Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line’s entertainment for their new ship debuting in 2025, Norwegian Aqua, will include the first ever cruise ship celebrating Prince. Norwegian Aqua will debut in 2025 and will have exclusive entertainment offerings. This includes guest favorites and two shows, “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded”. The tribute to Prince show will be an … [Read more...]
Carnival’s ‘Your Peek At Paradise’ Series Draws Line’s Largest Attendance For Business Series. Thousands of Travel Advisors Across U.S. Attended Events Offering Unique Preview of Carnival’s Exclusive Destination Set to Open July 2025
Building on the excitement for its upcoming destination Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s ‘Your Peek at Paradise’ events for travel advisors generated an overwhelming response nationwide this summer. A final event Saturday in Chicago brought hundreds of travel advisors together in person and thousands more virtually, concluding Carnival’s most popular travel advisor summer series to … [Read more...]
Dominican Republic received 42 cruise ships and about 140 thousand visitors in August
The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) reported that the Dominican Republic received 42 cruise ships in August. For September, it receives about 26 cruise ships arriving in the country through different terminals. The APORDOM report for August indicates that a total of 42 vessels arrived in the country, 16 through the Amber Cove terminal, 12 through Santo Domingo Ferry, while Taíno Bay received 12 … [Read more...]
Mahogany Bay Cruise Port: Piers, Getting Around, and More
Mahogany Bay Cruise Port, a $62 million investment by Carnival Corporation, spans 20 acres in Dixon Cove of Roatan, Honduras. Capable of handling over 8,000 passengers at a time, it heavily contributes to the over 1.9 million cruise passengers that visit Roatan each year. Read this guide for essential information about the port, the surrounding area, and more. In this Article: Mahogany … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways Reveals 2025 Portugal Cruise
AmaWaterways is expanding its offerings for Spanish-speaking travelers by adding the Enticing Douro itinerary to its Latin Touch series for 2025. The eight-day luxury cruise aboard the 102-guest AmaDouro departs on November 25, 2025, from Porto to Vega de Terrón, Spain, and back. Prices start at $3,283 per person, double occupancy. A three-night pre-cruise Lisbon package, which includes … [Read more...]
Explora II Officially Named in Civitavecchia
The Explora II, the second ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet, was officially named in a ceremony at the port of Civitavecchia, near Rome. The event celebrated the brand’s vision of redefining luxury ocean travel with European hospitality and maritime heritage, the company stated. The ship’s godmother, Rosalba Giugni, founder of the Marevivo Foundation, led the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, … [Read more...]
Resorts World Cruises debut Middle East season out of Dubai to coincide with Diwali
Resorts World Cruises will sail the first cruise of its debut Arabian Gulf season from Dubai on November 1st, coinciding with Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The cruise line’s ship Resorts World One will sail a range of itineraries to Sir Bani Yas, Muscat and Doha from Dubai, offering cruises of 2 nights to one week in length, but the first cruise is expected to be especially popular … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals Exclusive Shows for New Ship
From production shows to musical tributes to live bands to comedy acts, entertainment is a tremendous part of the cruise vacation experience. Norwegian Cruise Line is well known for its tribute shows, and has announced the first-ever outstanding tribute to a well-known global icon with “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” coming to Norwegian Aqua in April 2025. The immersive Prince tribute … [Read more...]
12 Cheap Summer Cruises for 2025
Nothing says summer like hitting the beach and getting some sun and water. And what better way to get to the beach during the summer than with a cruise? Taking a cruise in the summer can’t be beat. But prices can be high. That’s why we scouted out some of the best summer deals. With a cruise, not only can you travel in style to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but you … [Read more...]
Demand surges for weekend cruises out of Dubai ahead of Resorts World debut
Demand for short weekend cruises out of Dubai have surged ahead of the debut in the region of the Singapore-based cruise line Resorts World Cruises, according to travel agents in the UAE specialising in cruise travel. There is a growing trend toward ‘seacations’, fuelled in part by rising air fare costs and the near-impossible nature of booking a visa appointment for Schengen countries … [Read more...]
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Announces What’s New For 2025. New Itineraries, Extensions and More While Preparing for the Debut of the S.S. Elisabeth
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its new offerings for 2025, including the debut of its latest ship, the S.S. Elisabeth, setting sail for the first time from Amsterdam in March. Uniworld will also introduce six new itineraries next year in Italy, France, Portugal and beyond, along with multiple cruise extensions and more. “We’re looking forward to another exceptional year of travel ahead … [Read more...]
Strange Texas law could limit your drinks on the first day of your cruise
If you take a cruise from Galveston, Texas there's one big difference you should know about on the first day of your cruise.Galveston is one of the most popular cruise ports, and it is growing quickly in terms of adding new ships. However, if you've never cruised from Texas, you might be surprised by the limited drink selections.Some cruise ports have their nuances, and a Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]
Norwegian Aqua to Premiere ‘Prince’ Show
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Norwegian Aqua will host two new shows, “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded,” beginning in April 2025.Norwegian Cruise Line will feature a range of entertainment options, including exclusive productions and popular returning shows. Among these is the immersive tribute show “Revolution: A Celebration of … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Taking Big Step Towards Greener Cruising
Royal Caribbean Group is turning up the heat on its sustainability efforts with a new five-year agreement with technology company Wärtsilä. Covering 37 ships in its fleet, the new partnership will improve engine efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce emissions. Wärtsilä will handle engine maintenance and performance optimization under the new agreement, using advanced tech to predict … [Read more...]
Carnival Corporation Named One of the World’s Best Companies of 2024. World’s largest cruise company honored on TIME’s annual listing of the top-performing companies worldwide
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, announced it was named one of the World’s Best Companies of 2024 by TIME, a leading source of news worldwide. Of the top 1,000 companies honored, Carnival Corporation ranked in the top 100 overall and first among cruise companies. Presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line® Announces the First-Ever Show at Sea Celebrating the Global Icon ‘Prince’ to Premiere Aboard the All-New Norwegian Aqua™ in 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) today revealed “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded” as the two new exclusive entertainment offerings set to debut aboard the Company’s next-generation vessel, Norwegian AquaTM, in April 2025. With more variety of entertainment options including only-on-NCL productions and returning guest favorites, there will be something for … [Read more...]