Coast Guard evacuations from cruise ships can be harrowing operations, requiring precise coordination between aircraft and the ship to ensure the safety of not only the guest requiring assistance, but also of all personnel involved in the operation. Fortunately, when guests are in need of emergency medical care that the cruise ship cannot provide, there are highly trained and experienced crews … [Read more...]
Archives for 26/10/2024
Western Cape expects R1.3 billion cash injection as 2024/25 cruise season kicks off
As the 2024/25 cruise season launches, Cape Town’s cruise industry continues to show its growing impact on the Western Cape economy, contributing an estimated R1.32 billion in its most recent iteration. This growth, up from R1.2 billion in the record-breaking 2023/24 season, has provided supported local job creation and economic activity across various sectors. The recently … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Announces Epic Cruise With More Ports Than Ever Before
Princess Cruises has announced an epic 115-day cruise that will visit more ports than any other sailing in the cruise line’s history. The cruise will visit Hawaii, Australia & New Zealand, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, Japan and Alaska. Princess Cruises’ Circle Pacific 2026 sailing will offer two different options. The first is a 115-day roundtrip cruise from Los Angeles on January 21, … [Read more...]
Timeline of the Odyssey cruise ship: How the four-month Belfast ordeal unfolded before it set sail
When it was announced that the residential cruise ship Odyssey would set sail around the world this year, visiting more than 425 ports in 147 destinations over the course of three and a half years, some passengers immediately knew that they needed a place on that ship. What they did not know, however, was that before this ‘trip of a lifetime’, the new residents would have to endure four months … [Read more...]
India: GCZMA approves MPA’s cruise terminal proposal
In order to obtain CRZ clearance for the construction of a domestic and international cruise port and related amenities at the Mormugao harbor, the MPA has presented a proposal to the GCZMA. The Mormugao Port Authority’s (MPT) proposed domestic and international cruise terminal project, which will offer Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax services, has received approval from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority … [Read more...]
Second China-made large cruise ship named ‘Adora Flora City’
China’s second domestically built large cruise ship has been officially named “Adora Flora City” in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, China State Shipbuilding Corporation said on Friday. The large cruise ship, named after Guangzhou’s moniker of “Flower City,” is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. It will operate international routes from its homeport in Guangzhou. Full story … [Read more...]
Last cruise ship leaves Juneau’s tumultuous tourism season
The final cruise ship of the season, the Norwegian Jewel, left Juneau on Thursday evening, concluding a nearly 200-day cruise ship season for the capital city. It’s one of the latest departure dates of a ship in Juneau — termination dust has covered the mountains surrounding Gastineau Channel for weeks. It also marks an end to a tumultuous tourism season dominated by a contentious ballot … [Read more...]
Cayman Islands Look to Expand Cruising With Overnight Calls
Despite being a relatively small and simple cruise port, George Town, Grand Cayman, has made its mark in the cruise industry – with the three terminals welcoming around 2.1 million cruise guests annually. That said, the capital of the Cayman islands is looking to further its local cruise tourism industry by incentivizing the cruise ships to stay in the Western Caribbean port longer – such … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean's CEO loves dad jokes. Here are the 10 best ones he's ever shared
Managing Royal Caribbean International is a huge task for CEO and President Michael Bayley.The cruise line employs nearly 88,700 people, with 28 cruise ships visiting over 300 locations around the world.It's a massive endeavor, but that doesn't mean that it's all serious!Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean's President and CEO, also goes by Bada-bing Bayley. Bayley has been with the cruise line … [Read more...]
Skip Amsterdam! This Other Dutch City Also Has Medieval Sights And Canals For Much Cheaper
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Fly Nonstop To This Colonial Town In Central America: Voted One Of The Best Destinations In The World!
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Tropical Islands & Cheaper Resorts: Thailand’s Surging Beach Destination Revealed
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TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff Relax sister ship to be called Mein Schiff Flow
The second ship in TUI Cruises’ new InTUItion class will be called Mein Schiff Flow, the cruise line announced in a press release. A sister to the Mein Schiff Relax, the new 4,000-guest ship is under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, with delivery scheduled for 2026. Mein Schiff Flow will be designed with environmental operations in mind, running on LNG and capable of … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises’ Sailing Cancelled Two Days Before Embarkation
Cruisers preparing to embark on Regal Princess’s next cruise received the bad news that their voyage had been cancelled – just two short days before they were due to set sail. On October 25, 2024, Princess Cruisers reached out to impacted passengers to inform them that the October 27 Western Caribbean sailing onboard the Royal-class vessel would not be going ahead due to unspecified … [Read more...]
US Coast Guard Struggles to Complete Cruise Airlift in High Winds
It’s been an eventful evening for the US Coast Guard and the passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. As of the time of publication on the evening of October 25, 2024, first responders have been attempting to medically evacuate a guest from the Freedom-class vessel – but have been struggling due to heavy winds. According to guests onboard, the rescue … [Read more...]
Plans Change for America’s Flagship in Preparing to Become a Reef
As the final fate of the SS United States draws closer, interim plans to prepare the ship for scuttling on her way to become the world’s largest artificial coral reef have changed. Initially, the intention was for the aging ship to be towed from her berth at Pier 82 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Norfolk, Virgina to be prepared for intentional sinking. This prep work would involve the removal … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Australia Packing List (2024 Guide)
Check out our ultimate Australia packing list, including all the essentials you might need for your adventures Down Under! It can be difficult to pack for Australia when there is such a huge range of adventures to be had in this gorgeous country. Maybe you’re venturing up to the tropics to dive the Great Barrier Reef, heading south to Tasmania for hiking and backpacking, or flying into Alice … [Read more...]