Archives for 22/10/2024

If you’re talking about ground-breaking, record-shattering cruise ships, there’s a high chance you’re talking about Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The cruise line has become known for churning out ship after ship that’s bigger than the last, setting records for the largest cruise ship in the world again and again while introducing first-at-sea features, like the first skydiving experience or the … [Read more...]

The appeal of the cruise vacation across all age groups is skyrocketing, and it looks like 2024 is well on its way to becoming a record-breaker for the industry.  The booking site trip.com cites an eye-popping 344% spike in cruise booking growth from January to October 2024 compared to the same timeframe in 2023. Taking a deep dive into global preferences, it revealed that Singapore … [Read more...]

Hurricane Helene’s and Hurricane Milton’s effects are still being felt, weeks after the storms blew through Florida on September 26 and October 9, 2024, respectively. After extensive damage to the Tampa Bay area, Port Tampa Bay, which was forced to close during both storms, is fully operational but still feeling the aftermath. This has forced Norwegian Cruise Line to adjust Norwegian … [Read more...]

Every cruise passenger is given a great souvenir as soon as they board their ship on every single voyage – the credit-card-sized ship card, which serves as their room key, onboard charge card, and security identification. Twice in recent weeks, however, Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests to ask if there would be interest in recycling the cards, rather than keeping them. The … [Read more...]

With early voting now open in multiple states and Election Day just two weeks away for what is already a very contentious US presidential election, many cruise travelers are understandably concerned about following election results while on vacation. Carnival Cruise Line has responded to multiple inquiries about whether or not election information or voting results would be broadcast in public … [Read more...]

Excited about the upcoming Prima Plus Class ships set to debut starting next year? Well, Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest teaser will certainly get you counting down the days until you can set sail. Beyond the already highly touted, first-ever hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide to be called the Aqua Slidecoaster, the cruise line’s upcoming Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian … [Read more...]

Two passengers aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s 110,000-gross-ton Carnival Liberty required emergency medical evacuations over the weekend, prompting quick action by the US Coast Guard. On October 19, 2024, a 66-year-old man displaying stroke-like symptoms was airlifted while the cruise ship was about 55 miles southeast of Southwest Pass, Louisiana. The following day, on October 20, … [Read more...]

When Princess Cruises’ new-build Star Princess enters service in the fall of 2025, she will have plenty in common with the sister ship Sun Princess, which launched in early 2024. However, there are also a few surprises on tap that guests will appreciate. Among them are expanded seating areas in some of the top restaurants, new sports courts, and more smoke-free space inside the ship’s casino, … [Read more...]

The pen is mightier than the cruise ship – or is it? While much of our world has gone digital and paperless, having a pencil or pen available to jot a quick note on a cruise is still a useful tip for travelers. But which writing implement is best? Individuals can be surprisingly firm in their preferences for pens or pencils, which has been brought to the attention of Carnival Cruise Line’s … [Read more...]