Holiday meals are always filled with delicious treats and once-a-year dishes, and Carnival Cruise Line’s Christmas Gala Dinner is no different. The special holiday menu includes a variety of seasonal dishes that evoke traditional tastes and elevated favorites, as well as classic Carnival dishes for those who have different preferences. For appetizers, the special featured Christmas starter … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2024
5 Things to Know for a New Year’s Eve Cruise
A New Year’s Eve cruise can be a refreshing way to celebrate the holiday. Surrounded by the open sea and breathtaking views, it offers unique experiences for travelers looking to ring in the new year. If you’re considering setting sail, here are five important things to know that will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable cruise experience. Choose the Right Cruise Line and Itinerary Selecting the … [Read more...]
Is a smaller ship good for a first family cruise?
If you're taking a family on their first cruise, is it a good or bad idea to take them on a small ship?Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS. Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]
I got a free cruise from Royal Caribbean's casino. It was the perfect price, but I wish I had a window
It's hard to pass up a good deal, especially for a cruise that costs you next to nothing. Well, sort of.I sailed on a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas from Tampa that was free as a result of my status with the cruise line's casino.You may have heard about there are certain benefits for those that gamble enough in the casino on a cruise ship. While … [Read more...]
Stunning Beaches & Cenotes! Tulum’s New Airport Sees 1 Million Passengers In First Year
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Cunard Ship Will Receive Transformative Makeover Before Arriving in Miami
Cunard Line, one of nine cruise lines from Carnival Corporation, will base a ship out of Miami for the first in 2025. Queen Elizabeth to debut in the Caribbean from Miami preceded by her Alaska season from Seattle in 2025 Queen Elizabeth will sail a series of cruises to the Caribbean from Miami that range from nine- to 28-nights. The first will be a 12-night voyage that departs on October 16, … [Read more...]
4 Exciting Digital Nomad Destinations In Asia Where You Can Live On Under $1,000 Bucks A Month
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Island Bliss Meets Urban Delights: This Spanish Paradise Hyped Among Europe’s Top 2025 Destinations
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Carnival Cruise Line Faces Backlash After Raising Prices
In recent days, Carnival quietly raised the prices for what many deem essential onboard amenities – and cruisers are NOT happy about it. First, and perhaps most controversially, Carnival raised the price of its popular Cheers! Drink package – increasing the cost by 16% per day for travelers on longer sailings. There used to be a lower daily rate that had been charged on longer … [Read more...]
This Lesser-Known Colonial City In Mexico Is Surging In Popularity With Travelers
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Ultimate Baby & Toddler Cruise Packing List
When it comes to traveling with a young child, there are countless considerations that go into the planning processAmong the most essential parts is the packing list, which can make or break your family trip. Depending on where you are traveling, this list may vary, as some destinations will offer easy access to certain items, while others might require you to bring everything yourself.However, … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Completes Installation Of Starlink® Internet Across Entire Fleet
Oceania Cruises has announced that the installation of the world’s first and largest satellite constellation, Starlink, has been completed on all ships, providing all guests with high-speed, unlimited WiFi included as part of the cruise fare. “At Oceania Cruises we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our discerning guests and are thrilled to offer travelers the ability to … [Read more...]
Passengers Asked to Arrive Later for Carnival Ship’s Repositioning Cruise
Carnival Venezia’s next repositioning cruise will still be going ahead as planned – but with a slight delay. The Italian-inspired cruise ship will still depart on its next sailing on December 6, 2024, but the embarkation process will begin in the Manhattan Cruise Terminal an hour later than expected. “Embarkation for your Journeys cruise has been revised. Please delay your Terminal … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why I Would Never Take a Dog-Friendly Cruise
The first-ever fully dog-friendly cruise is coming soon, with great interest from doting dog owners eager to set sail with their pets. While it sounds like an amazing opportunity, there is no way this dog owner would ever walk my dog up a pet-friendly gangway. But why not? Why I Would Never Take a Dog-Friendly Cruise While travel agencies, cruise lines, and travel insurance companies will … [Read more...]
How To Get To Antarctica From South America
Our complete guide about how to get to Antarctica from South America, including the best cruise and fly options for travellers! Antarctica is a land like no other, so it’s no surprise that many dream of visiting this remote continent. But getting to Antarctica does not come cheap. Nevertheless, it will be worth it, since you will be rewarded with incredibly breathtaking landscapes and some … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Welcomes 4th Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
The world’s second-busiest cruise port is going to see even more passengers arriving at its terminals in the coming months. On November 26, 2024, Port Canaveral celebrated the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s 3,600-passenger Voyager of the Seas, which will homeport at the port for its 2024-25 winter season. The ship joins Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, Utopia of the … [Read more...]
Major Refit on Horizon For Luxury Ship Paul Gauguin
The 330-guest Paul Gauguin, a renowned luxury ship that for more than a quarter-century has sailed the waters of French Polynesia, will soon head to dry dock for a multi-million dollar refurbishment. The ship, the sole vessel operated by Paul Gauguin Cruises, will spend seven weeks in February and March 2025 in dry dock in Singapore. French design firm Stirling Design International will oversee … [Read more...]
NCL Expanding Parking at World’s Busiest Cruise Port
Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal, Miami (Photo Credit: EQRoy) Cruisers who depart from driving destinations may have the ease of getting to ports easier than those who have to fly, but that ease often turns into a headache when it comes to parking congestion. From heavy traffic to constant construction and limited shuttles from distant lots to cruise terminals, the experience can … [Read more...]
Seabourn Announces The “Sail Of The Year” Event: Exclusive Savings Up To 15 Percent And Up To $1,000 Shipboard Credit On Ultra-luxury Voyages
Seabourn unveiled its exclusive annual “Sail of the Year” event, which features exceptional savings and benefits on select 2025 and 2026 worldwide ocean and expedition voyages on the line’s fleet of ultra-luxury ships. Available now until February 18, 2025, Seabourn’s “Sail of the Year” event includes the following exclusive benefits: > Savings of up to 15 percent on select Seabourn … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Debuts Bold New ‘Unrivaled At Sea™’ Brand Positioning
[embedded content] First Class on World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, has unveiled its striking new brand positioning featuring a strong and distinctive creative look and bold Unrivaled at Sea™ tagline, firmly cementing their position as the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line. In addition, Regent has revealed a rich and emotive global brand campaign – Nobody Does It … [Read more...]
Aurora Expeditions Unveils New 2026-27 Antarctica Season
Today, Aurora Expeditions, a pioneer in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has released its new Antarctica 2026-27 season, which will introduce several special edition expeditions catering to adventure enthusiasts, photographers, science and enrichment seekers and women travelers. The season features 27 unique voyages ranging from nine to 34 days, sailing aboard Aurora’s three … [Read more...]
Cruise Association Calls for Urgent Dialogue Over Mexico’s New Cruise Tax
Following last week’s news that Mexico voted to implement a $42 immigration levy for every passenger arriving by cruise ship to the country, the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) says it is seeking immediate and collaborative discussions with the Mexican federal government. The FCCA is urging Mexico to reconsider the measure in order to mitigate the potential economic fallout for … [Read more...]
Cruise Ships: Companies Increasingly Choose Madeira as aSupply Base
The number of cruise companies choosing the Port of Funchal (Madeira) as a supply base for their ships has been steadily rising. Container operations, which until 2022 were not particularly significant at the Port of Funchal’s cruise terminal, gained importance last year, becoming more consolidated in the final quarter. Throughout 2023, the Operations and Safety office of the Administration of … [Read more...]
We Just Sailed on Europe’s Largest Cruise Ship – Here’s Our Honest MSC World Europa Review
Don BucoloDon Bucolo, or “DB”, loves everything about cruising- the ocean, the food, and the atmosphere. While he may be obsessed with doing extensive amounts of research on ships and all elements of a cruise, Don enjoys sharing his new found knowledge with fellow cruisers. When he is not sailing the high seas, he does whatever his wife tells him to do-it only took 10 years to realize this.See … [Read more...]
Marella Cruises Refits Cabins, Adds Play Wall Experience to Ship
Marella Cruises completed a series of upgrades to roughly 40% of the cabins onboard Marella Discovery 2 and introduced a new entertainment option featuring an interactive Play Wall experience. The life-sized Play Wall is a free activity offering a choice of 28 games, such as Totem Craft, where guests of all ages are challenged to build the tallest totem, and Rival Goals, a game geared to … [Read more...]
Carnival Increases Prices for Popular Packages (Could Add Hundreds to Your Cruise)
For many people, the price of their next cruise on Carnival will be higher… and it could add up to hundreds more out of pocket. Rather big moves in pricing for drink packages and wi-fi could add hundreds to the cost of your cruise. We’ve noticed two big pricing changes to popular packages on the ship. This includes changes to both the popular CHEERS! drink package and a big price … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale – November 23, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the Very MerryTime 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale. The Disney Dream set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 23, 2024. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Ivo Brnabic. The Cruise Director during the sailing was Peter Hofer. <img fetchpriority="high" … [Read more...]
Cunard Announces Plans to Renovate Queen Elizabeth Next Year
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...]
Forget falling off a cruise ship, these are the 11 things cruisers are actually scared of during their sailing
First-time cruisers may be scared of falling overboard, but veteran cruisers know there are far more frightening (and plausible) things to be afraid of on a Royal Caribbean cruise.We wanted to find out the biggest fears among cruisers, so we posed the question to members of the Royal Caribbean Blog message boards. Over 40 cruisers responded, sharing their biggest rational—and irrational—fears.Some … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Adds Tech Item to its List of Banned Items
Cruisers will no longer get away with a somewhat common hack to avoid paying to use the internet – at least not on Royal Caribbean sailings. Some techies within the cruise community don’t like to set sail without packing their handy dandy portable travel routers – which they use to stay connected during their voyage. Not only are the devices tiny and portable, but they can … [Read more...]
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