With 161 destinations in 31 countries worldwide, Seabourn has announced its 2026-2027 luxury expeditions, and adventurous sailors are going to be excited by the lineup. The schedule includes 46 new departures designed for passengers looking to explore less-traveled regions. The expeditions will take place on the Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, each accommodating only 264 … [Read more...]
Archives for 31/10/2024
How to explore Morocco in style
As record numbers of tourists flock to Morocco, it’s still possible to discover the country’s rich culture, historic kasbahs and vibrant traditions in a way that evades the chaos of mass tourism. If you’ve ever dreamed of meandering the medinas of Marrakech or sleeping under the stars of the Sahara, look no further than Morocco Tours for the most stylish and memorable of experiences. Here are four … [Read more...]
Luxury travel news from around the world (October 2024)
The world of luxury travel is buzzing with exciting developments at the moment, promising a future filled with extraordinary experiences. In our latest roundup, we bring you some of the most intriguing updates from across the globe — from captivating new destinations and luxurious hotel openings to some of the latest news from the cruise industry and much more! &Beyond Mnemba … [Read more...]
What Halloween is like on the world's largest cruise ship
Taking a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is always fun but can be especially memorable over a holiday, such as Halloween. The largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, is currently celebrating her first Halloween in service! Royal Caribbean Blog reader Kate Hebner was kind enough to share photos of the ship's spooky decorations. The Royal Promenade is decked out with inflatables, ranging … [Read more...]
Disney Treasure Begins Transatlantic Journey to the U.S.
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...]
Norwegian Cruise Ship Upgrades Hit Snags with Delays and Closures
As any homeowner knows, renovations often take longer than expected. And that seems to be the case for cruise ships too, or at least for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore. The 169,116-gross-ton ship is getting some significant changes when it goes into dry dock from November 18 to December 2, 2024, as previously reported in August. However, new details have revealed closures … [Read more...]
Famous Brazilian Port Readies for Busy Cruise Season
Rio de Janeiro, the glitzy Brazilian city known for its nightlife and famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, has a thriving cruise-tourism industry at its Pier Mauá port, which is now gearing up for the summer high season. The port’s 2024-25 season opened on October 27, 2024 with the expedition ship World Navigator arriving with 200 guests onboard. The ship, operated by Atlas Ocean Voyages, is … [Read more...]
Photos show the biggest cabin a crew member can get on a cruise ship
Crew members live and work onboard cruise ships, and while many of their cabins are quite small, there are a few bigger ones.A video shared on TikTok shows what the largest crew cabins are like on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Bryan James, an entertainer for Royal Caribbean, has worked on numerous ships in the fleet, including Wonder of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, and Quantum of … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver – September 16, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver. The Disney Wonder set sail from Vancouver, Canada on September 16, 2024. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Daniele Aschero. The Cruise … [Read more...]
Cruisen Unveils New Cruise Booking Platform, Streamlining Experience for Travel Advisors
Cruisen Corporation is set to transform the cruise booking landscape with the launch of its advanced booking platform for travel advisors, debuting in Q4 2024. The innovative platform is designed to simplify the booking process for both travel advisors and consumers, bringing cutting-edge tools and a user-friendly interface to the cruise industry. Cruisen will offer two versions: a free tool for … [Read more...]
Cruise Saudi plans to develop ten cruise ports in Saudi Arabia, alongside AROYA expansion
Cruise Saudi, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the national sovereign wealth fund, is planning further expansion of the Kingdom’s cruise industry beyond the launch of AROYA Cruises. Speaking to Arab News at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Lars Clasen, CEO of Cruise Saudi, detailed the company’s plans to grow the cruise industry further by … [Read more...]
Disney Magic to Host the 2025 TCM Classic Cruise Sailing from Port Canaveral
Today, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced the 2025 TCM Classic Cruise will sailing on the Disney Magic once again. The TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on October 8, 2025 on a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise visiting Nassau and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point along with two days at sea. [embedded content] The scheduled itinerary is as follows for the … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know When Visiting a Port of Call on a Cruise
There’s no argument that you’ll the most time on your cruise aboard the ship. It’s where you’ll eat, sleep, relax, watch shows, and so much more. On a typical cruise, more than 80% of your vacation is spent on the ship. While you spend more time on the ship than in port, it’s these stops that you’re most likely to remember about your vacation. But the highlight … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises to Offer Unforgettable Cruises from Singapore in 2025-26
Princess Cruises will offer festive cruises on Diamond Princess ranging from 10- to 21- days from Singapore, December 2025 to February 2026. Guests will be able to visit 10 exotic destinations in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam including a visit to Sihanoukville in Cambodia where guests can visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat. Diamond Princess will sail on a 12-day re-positioning … [Read more...]
5 Reasons I Stopped Doing the Spa Raffle on Cruise Ships
I used to attend every spa raffle on a cruise ship’s embarkation day. After all, who can resist getting something for free for what seems like very minimal effort, right? Some would even call it a right of passage for first-time cruisers, and a free massage is a pretty tempting reward. But after dozens of cruises, I decided to spend my time elsewhere during sailaway, and here are a few … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean to Deploy Five Ships to Europe in 2026
Royal Caribbean released its roster of Europe voyages for summer 2026, giving cruisers a choice of five ships and five departure cities. Together, the ships will offer port calls to more than 60 destinations on sailings ranging from 2-night getaways to 14-night immersive itineraries. Harmony of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas will … [Read more...]
Carnival Looks to Hire New Security Crew Member Roles
Like all the major cruise lines, Carnival has its own highly trained security teams onboard that are ready to respond to any crisis at all times. However, recent job postings reveal that the 27-ship cruise line is looking to bolster its team by filling two new positions: an RSA supervisor and a youth security officer. The first, and likely more controversial position, is the … [Read more...]
Travel Icon Samantha Brown to Host Mediterranean Voyage Aboard Newest Ship, Allura™
Oceania Cruises has partnered with travel expert Samantha Brown of the PBS Emmy®-winning TV show “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” to host one of Allura’s inaugural sailings next summer. Guests are invited to join the TV personality on a 10-day Mediterranean voyage aboard its newest ship, Allura, which launches in mid-July 2025. Sailing from Monte Carlo to Athens, departing on August 5, 2025, … [Read more...]
Ten years old Meyer Turku aims for carbon-neutral shipbuilding
This autumn, it was ten years since the Meyer family’s shipbuilding company became the host of the Turku shipyard. Over the past years, the shipyard has, typically for the industry, experienced both victories and challenges. In the anniversary year, the direction of Meyer Turku however remains clear: Both the world’s most advanced cruise ships and the shipyard’s own operations aim for carbon … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean’s Next Bold Adventures In Europe To Headline Summer 2026 including the returning Harmony of the Seas and a special solar eclipse experience
Calling all vacationers: Royal Caribbean is turning up the adventure in Europe for summer 2026. Travelers can explore the best of Europe across 60-plus destinations with their pick of five headlining vacations starting in Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia) and Ravenna, Italy; and Southampton, England. From Harmony of the Seas and its bold return to Barcelona to … [Read more...]
Holland America Line adjusts 2026 world cruise to avoid Red Sea
Departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 4, 2026 onboard Volendam, the revised itinerary will now visit 51 ports in 23 countries and territories and span five continents. Rather than sailing through the Red Sea and visiting Safaga and Alexandria in Egypt, the voyage will take in ports in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, destinations in the US and a transit of the Panama Canal. The … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean just made it easier to hold a cruise without paying for it
Thinking about booking a cruise, but aren't ready to commit yet? It's now easier to buy yourself more time to think it over.Royal Caribbean has updated its policy regarding courtesy holds to give guests more time before it expires.A courtesy hold allows a guest to hold a booking with no deposit.This hold allows the guest to hold not only the cabin, but also the promotional pricing.[embedded … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings For 2026 Europe Itineraries
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...]
Royal Caribbean Releases New Cruises on 5 Ships in 2026
Royal Caribbean continues to announce cruise ship deployments for 2026 and beyond. Today, the cruise line announced new cruises on five ships in the summer of 2026. Royal Caribbean will have five cruise ships offering cruises in Europe in 2026. These new sailings range from two- to 14-nights in length and are now open for bookings. The cruises will take place on the following ships: Harmony … [Read more...]
Carnival Guests Buzzing Over Swarming Bees During Cruise
Carnival Valor was visited by some stinging stowaways during her current 5-night Western Caribbean sailing. On October 30, 2024, while the Conquest-class ship was docked in Cozumel, Mexico, for her first port call of the cruise, a swarm of bumble bees seemed to decide that a lounge chair toward the back of the lido deck would be the perfect spot for their next hive. For … [Read more...]
Tilbury on the Thames Trust Secures National Lottery Heritage Funding for Riverside Station Restoration
Tilbury on the Thames Trust in Partnership with The Port of Tilbury is celebrating the achievement of securing an incredible £4.5m in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver its ambitious plans to fully refurbish Tilbury’s Grade II listed historic Riverside Railway Station to bring the historic landmark back to life as a vibrant community location. The funding for the Back on … [Read more...]
MSC Virtuosa marked the end of a thriving Cruise Season at the Port of Cork. Over 190,000 passengers on 103 Cruise Ships were welcomed to Cork this year
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) marked the successful close of its 2024 cruise season last week with the arrival of the MSC Virtuosa on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. This visit signifies the end of this year’s cruise season at the Port of Cork, which welcomed 103 cruise liners, carrying 190,000 passengers. Cobh Cruise Terminal is Ireland’s only dedicated cruise berth and can accommodate vessels … [Read more...]
Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) initiative to bring all sides of the cruise community together takes hold
Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) began an initiative in 2023, which will be developed and continue into next year, to highlight cruise operations and what they mean to the port and the wider community. “These events reflect the commitment of Copenhagen Malmo Port to educate and engage local politicians and local communities on cruise-related matters with a high focus on sustainability,” explains Luis … [Read more...]
Air France KLM Flying Blue Launches Subscribe to Miles Feature
Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France, KLM, and Transavia, has introduced a new feature called “Subscribe to Miles.” The idea behind it is to allow members to purchase miles on a monthly basis, with the pricing dependent on the quantity of miles bought.While some members may find value in this new offer, it’s important to carefully consider the pros and cons before committing to a … [Read more...]
It’s Never Too Late to Book a Cruise
When it comes to booking a cruise, you might think that you need to plan months in advance to get the best deals. While early bookings have their advantages, the truth is that it’s never too late to book a cruise. Whether you like to plan ahead or prefer last-minute getaways, there are options available for every type of traveler. Benefits of Booking Early Better Availability: Booking early gives … [Read more...]