Here we go again! As we near the end of a brutal hurricane season, there are three possible storms brewing in the Caribbean Sea that are already impacting cruising. With this in mind, Royal Caribbean will be re-routing its ships that are embarking on cruises in the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean. This includes Radiance of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, and … [Read more...]
Archives for 02/11/2024
Carnival Cruise Line Answers Time Change Concerns
It is easy for cruise travelers to lose track of time while on vacation, especially when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends. But how is the semi-annual time change handled onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet of 27 ships? One concerned guest who is setting sail on Saturday, November 2, 2024 raised the question to John Heald, the cruise line’s Brand Ambassador, for clarification. “Hey, it’s … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean diverts cruise ships away from Bahamas due to developing tropical storm
A new tropical disturbance is brewing, and Royal Caribbean is already moving some of its cruise ships away.The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure in the northeastern Caribbean Sea, but this system has a low chance of developing over the next week.So far two different ships have had their itineraries changed as a result of the weather.The November 2nd sailing of … [Read more...]
Carnival Corporation Named Among the World’s Top Companies for Women. Honored on Forbes’ annual list of the top companies dedicated to advancing women in the workplace
Carnival Corporation & plc announced it was named one of the World’s Top Companies for Women for 2024 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide. Carnival Corporation was the only cruise-specific company to earn a spot on the list of the top 400 female-friendly companies. Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the … [Read more...]
Resorts World Cruises Celebrates Maiden Sailing from Dubai. Resorts World One departs 3 times a week Offering 2- and 3-Night cruises to Sir Bani Yas, Doha, Muscat and Khasab
Resorts World Cruises, the World-Class Cruise Line that Knows the Gulf Best had arrived in Dubai with the Resorts World One commencing her first sailing from 1 November 2024 onwards. The 1800-passenger cruise ship departs from the Port Rashid Cruise Terminal 2 in Dubai three times a week to the Gulf destinations. A special celebratory event was held on the ship yesterday with close to 600 … [Read more...]
Swan Hellenic North America Expands Sales Team
Swan Hellenic North America has expanded its sales team to meet increasingly strong growth, particularly through its partnership with the Virtuoso network of luxury travel advisors. To that point, Kelly Predmesky has been promoted to a new position of director of national accounts, where she will manage day-to-day sales and marketing plans and be the primary contact for Virtuoso, as well as future … [Read more...]
Cruise Europe regional council meets in Liverpool
Liverpool played host to Cruise Europe’s first regional meeting in a number of years. CE UK & Ireland chair and general manager Liverpool Cruise Port, John Mawer, led the event with new CE chair Simone Maraschi and CE managing director Jens Skrede in attendance, alongside 27 port and associate members. Topics ranged from the EU entry/exit system to environment and sustainability initiatives. … [Read more...]
Seabourn Unveils New Expedition Itineraries For 2026-2027, Exploring The Arctic, Antarctica, Kimberley, South Pacific, And More
Seabourn has unveiled its new 2026-2027 expedition itineraries, promising extraordinary exploration in the world’s most remote and exotic destinations. Traversing the globe for natural and cultural wonders, the line’s two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, are scheduled to visit up to 161 destinations in 31 countries on 24 unique sailings of 46 … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Launches Biggest and Best Cyber Sale Ever
Princess Cruises today (Nov. 1, 2024) unveiled its biggest and best-ever Cyber Sale, offering cruisers significant savings on 2024, 2025, and 2026 cruises to worldwide destinations. Whether it’s a family vacation for the holidays, a summer getaway or a special celebration, now is the time to book a cruise. Available now, the 2024 Cyber Sale offers the following perks on select 2024, 2025, and … [Read more...]
Grand Palaces And Ancient Attractions! This Stunning Spanish Hotspot Is Europe’s Best Destination For Budget Travelers
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Medieval Charm & Secret Riverside Wineries: Europe’s Most Underrated Country
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Turquoise Waters & Cheap Seaside Villages: The World’s Trendiest 2025 Destination Unveiled
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Princess Cruises to Guests on Canceled Voyages: “We’re Doubling Your Future Cruise Credit”
Princess Cruises has decided to double the Future Cruise Credit amount that guests will receive who were booked on the two canceled cruises on Regal Princess. Regal Princess has been stuck in Galveston due to repairs that need to be made to the ship. The October 27 and November 3 cruises have been canceled. The cruise line said that “essential technical repairs” are needed to the ship and the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cancels Call to Valencia Due to Flooding
Odyssey of the Seas is likely the first of many cruise ships that will reroute to avoid the popular port of Valencia, Spain, in the coming days to weeks while the region recovers from one of its biggest natural disasters in decades. The city, which is located on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea, took the brunt of a severe storm that brought a year’s worth … [Read more...]
Princess Reveals Fate of Ship’s Next Voyage After Technical Issues
With two back-to-back sailings cancelled for Regal Princess due to undisclosed technical difficulties, future cruisers have been anxiously waiting to find out if a third voyage would be scrapped. The week-long Western Caribbean sailings that were scheduled to embark from Galveston, Texas, on October 27, 2024 and November 3, 2024, were both cancelled at the last minute – with passengers of … [Read more...]
Are There Polar Bears in Antarctica?
Are there polar bears in Antarctica? No, and we’re going to discuss why you won’t see a polar bear in the Antarctic region of the world! Ah, polar bears, the poster child of huggable cuteness. Yet don’t let their fluffy white fur and playful facial expressions fool you. Polar bears are some of the most dangerous carnivores on land, mainly because of their brute strength and predatory … [Read more...]