Embarkation day can be chaotic and confusing for any cruise ship, but what about if travelers arrive to their cruise terminal and their ship isn’t there? Guests setting sail aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on Friday, September 20, 2024 might have just that problem if they don’t take notice of what appears to be a last-minute change. The ship is scheduled to depart from … [Read more...]
Archives for 19/09/2024
Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival Cruise Line: Which One Does it Better?
If you’re planning on taking a cruise in the near future, and you’re relatively new to cruising, you might not be entirely sure which cruise line you’d prefer to book. However, if you’re looking to cruise to major cruise destinations, and with one of the major cruise lines, chances are you’ve found yourself debating between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line. So, … [Read more...]
Cunard Announces New Partnership With The Londoner Hotel
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...]
The Pantanal Wetlands: The Noah’s Ark of South America
The Pantanal?” people ask. Even many well-traveled adventurers are oblivious to what the Pantanal really is – despite it being the largest tropical wetland on earth, bigger than the UK. Once called “Brazil’s Best Keep Secret,” for only about 10 years have tourists been visiting this wellspring of biodiversity in any numbers. Fortunately, though, it’s now becoming one of the top destinations for … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Details Extended 2026 Japan Season
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...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Installs Starlink Internet Service Fleetwide
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...]
How Virgin Voyages Perfected Cruising
When Virgin Voyages began sailing three years ago, they began offering something that no other cruise line offered. An adults-only cruise geared towards the mainstream market. I was on their very first sailing, a four night cruise to The Bahamas from Miami on Scarlet Lady. When I wrote my review, I loved many aspects of the cruise but was also critical of many things that I thought were well, … [Read more...]
Seabourn to Host Two Solar Eclipse Cruises in 2026
Looking for a chance to see the sun disappear? Seabourn has just announced it will offer two special cruises around the total solar eclipse taking place on August 12, 2026. During the rare solar eclipse that will be visible across parts of Europe, Seabourn has planned voyages on both Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn to position guests for a front-row view of … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Quietly Increases Price of Bottled Water
Princess Cruises appears to have significantly increased the price of bottled water overnight, with no announcement, catching passengers on upcoming voyages off guard. Passengers who pre-purchased water as recently as September 17, 2024, paid $7 per case. However, those attempting to purchase water on September 18 and after reported the cost had jumped to $24 for both domestic and … [Read more...]
Carnival Makes Clear Stance Where Bluetooth Speakers Are NOT Allowed
Have you ever heard someone playing loud music from a Bluetooth speaker on a cruise ship? Carnival has recently implemented a few rules that were repeated today. Bluetooth speakers have become a problem on some cruise ships. After all, the portable devices have become more powerful and much louder in recent years. And on a confined ship where many just want to get away from noise … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Bans a Popular Item Onboard… Will Other Cruise Lines Follow?
One of the most popular “extras” that many passengers pack with them on a cruise (and something we always suggest bringing) is now listed as a prohibited item on Royal Caribbean. Outlet adapters like this one that plug in to provide more space have long been a popular item to pack for a cruise. Royal Caribbean’s website now shows them as banned. In a major update to their FAQ … [Read more...]
Why More Cruisers Are Ditching the Drink Package—And What They’re Doing Instead
Drink packages are such a popular cruise add-on, but they've also never been more expensive. This has lead to a growing trend of cruisers opting out of them and looking for other options.You can expect to pay at least $100 per person, per day for a Royal Caribbean drink package if you buy it on your ship. And while there are discounts off that price if you buy it before the sailing begins, it … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Releases Their Cruises to Japan for 2026
Princess Cruises has released their deployment schedule for cruises to Japan in 2026 that include over 50 departures on Diamond Princess. Princess Cruises will offer more than 50 cruises to Japan in 2026 on Diamond Princess. The cruise ship was custom built for Japan and offers the most immersive and authentic experience when cruising to the Land of the Rising Sun. Diamond Princess will offer … [Read more...]
Carnival Adding Digital Invite for Top Tier Guests, Gift Changing
As more and more passengers use cruise line apps to plan their daily activities and stay updated with everything onboard their ships, digital notifications and updates are very helpful for not missing out on anything. Now, Carnival Cruise Line will be offer an exclusive invite as a digital reminder for top tier guests in the Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) loyalty program. The invite will … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises to Return to Japan in 2026 With 50 Departures
Princess Cruises is returning to the land of the rising sun with longer sailings and deeper cultural immersion during its 2026 cruise season. The cruise line is returning to Japan with 50 departures between February and November 2026. The 2026 Japan cruise season will give passengers a chance to explore all four main islands of Japan: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Itineraries will … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Dream 7-Night Western Europe Cruise from Southampton – September 1, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 7-Night Western Europe Cruise from Southampton. The Disney Dream set sail from Southampton on September 1, 2024. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Zvonimir Vidak. The Cruise Director during the sailing was David Long. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" … [Read more...]
Experience True Sailing in the Caribbean Onboard Star Flyer. Book now to receive complimentary two-night stay in St. Maarten on select Treasure Island sailings
The Caribbean is one of most visited cruise destinations in the world, and for good reasons: the pristine beaches, diverse culture, and proximity to the US make these islands a year-round vacation spot. But booking a Caribbean cruise doesn’t have to mean getting on a megaship with thousands of passengers. In fact, Star Clippers tall sailing ships offer a very different experience. Star Flyer, one … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Rolls Out Stateroom Décor Packages for Onboard Celebrations
Guests can purchase the décor packages—for birthdays or anniversaries—ahead of a sailing and have them set up in their stateroom on embarkation day. Holland America Line is rolling out a collection of enhanced stateroom décor packages, crafted to elevate the onboard celebration of some of life’s milestones, including birthdays and anniversaries. Guests can purchase the décor packages in advance … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruises Expands South Pacific Offerings
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...]
Carnival Addresses Missing Bathroom Amenity on Newer Ships
Future Carnival passengers who are accustomed to the cruise line’s older ships may be surprised to find that their suite is missing a once standard amenity: a bathtub. Indeed, this happened to one recent guest who stayed in a Havana Suite onboard Carnival Vista. The frustrated passenger wrote to brand ambassador John Heald about the missing amenity and expressed that the suites aren’t worth … [Read more...]
Norwegian Luna Will Debut in March 2026 with Seven-Day Caribbean Voyages from the Cruise Capital of the World – Miami
[embedded content] Norwegian Luna™ | Shine Brighter | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) today unveiled and opened for sale the next evolution of its Prima Plus Class, the all-new Norwegian Luna™. Marking the Company’s 21st ship in its cutting-edge fleet, Norwegian Luna opened for sale today for guests to choose from a variety of fun-in-the-sun voyages sailing roundtrip from … [Read more...]
China To Launch Its First Polar Expedition Cruise Line In 2025
China plans to launch its first polar expedition cruise line, a significant step in polar exploration. The Guangdong Port and Shipping Group and the Guangdong Travel Holding Group have announced the launch of a new brand called 66 Degrees Expeditions. The company’s first polar cruise, to be held in May 2025, will initially focus on the Arctic region. The initiative aligns with the Chinese … [Read more...]
Outlook of China’s cruise market ‘extremely bright’. Adora Magic City profitable in just its 2nd month of commercial operations
Breaking the convention that it normally takes a new cruise ship one year and a half to make profit, China’s first domestically built cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, has become profitable in its second month of commercial operations, and its operator Adora Cruises Ltd is fully confident of the Chinese cruise market’s prospects. “Since its maiden commercial voyage on the first day of 2024, Adora … [Read more...]
This International Train Ride Zooms Through East Coast’s Fall Splendor To Canada’s Most Cultural City
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These Are The 5 Most Popular U.S. Cities To Visit This Fall According To New Report
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Princess Cruises Brings Sought-After Destination of Japan to the Culturally Curious Traveler with Release of 2026 Cruise Season
Diamond Princess to Sail on Over 50 Departures Showcasing the Land of the Rising Sun – January through November 2026. The scenic island nation of Japan continues to be a hot destination for tourists who are inspired by architecture, local cuisine and natural landscapes, and this trend is expected to extend into 2026. Today, Princess Cruises – recognized as the leading North American cruise line … [Read more...]
Move Over Venice! With Cobbled Streets And Scenic Canals, This Is An Affordable European Alternative
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Norwegian Cruise Line Changes Disembarkation Port Due to Operational Challenges
Guests sailing on Norwegian Spirit in late November, early December will need to find a way home from China instead of the Philippines as Norwegian Cruise Line announced a major change in its disembarkation port. The change affects passengers on the November 26, 2024, sailing on the 75,904-gross-ton ship. Departing from Tokyo, Japan, the 14-night cruise was scheduled to visit … [Read more...]
Cheap And Sunny! This Is Europe’s Trendiest Fall Destination
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Windstar Cruises Expands its Already Significant Presence in the South Pacific: 2026 Offerings to Include Fiji, Tonga & Cook Islands
Windstar Cruises is announcing a significant expansion of itineraries for the line in the South Pacific: the only region other than the Mediterranean where Windstar sails year-round. Beginning in 2026, Windstar will offer new experiences visiting Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands, in addition to existing sailings in Tahiti and the Society Islands, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas. New shorter … [Read more...]