Two Florida residents are urging cruisegoers to be careful when booking a cruise. According to News4Jax, the friends thought they had secured a dream vacation, only to find out their booking was a scam. The duo said they responded to a Facebook ad promoting a heavily discounted Royal Caribbean cruise. Contacting someone they thought was a legitimate travel agency to book their voyage, … [Read more...]
Archives for 06/12/2024
Heritage Expeditions Announces Wildlife Photography Workshops with Award-winning Photographer Rachel Bigsby
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions is excited to announce its partnership with Nikon ambassador and multi-award-winning seabird photographer, Rachel Bigsby, offering her exclusive, small group wildlife photography workshops on two of its Subantarctic Islands voyages in 2025. The family-owned and operated cruise company’s Commercial Director and Expedition Leader … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruises Announces 4 New Wellness-Themed Voyages in 2025
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 Makes Inaugural Call to St. Kitts
A Norwegian Cruise Line vessel just got its first taste of “Sugar City,” showing its 3,099 passengers and 1,506 crew members a bit of the sweet life. Pulling into Port Zante on December 5, 2024, Norwegian Prima, the first ship in the cruise line’s Prima Class, made her inaugural call on the island of St. Kitts. “Today’s arrival of Norwegian Prima is a remarkable highlight of … [Read more...]
Bahrain marks start to busiest cruise season on record for 2024/25
Bahrain has marked the start to the 2024/25 cruise season with the arrival this week of MSC Euribia on a 7-night roundtrip cruise out of Dubai and Doha. More than 50 further port calls are scheduled during the coming season, which runs from December to March, with 12 cruise ships sailing itineraries that feature the island kingdom. This makes the current season the busiest on record for … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean just banned a money-saving cruise travel hack
Between shore excursions, drink packages, and Wi-Fi, there are tons of ways to rack up a high bill on your Royal Caribbean cruise. Cruisers often try to find ways to avoid the high costs of add-ons by smuggling alcohol onboard or bringing a Wi-Fi router. However, Royal Caribbean recently banned a popular item used to help maximize the perks of a single internet package. Moving forward, … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Revises Itineraries Across Seven Ships
The number of Carnival Cruise Line itinerary revisions on 2025 and 2026 voyages continues to grow, with a newly announced spate of changes impacting 21 cruises on eight ships. In notices to booked guests on December 5, 2024, the cruise line detailed a series of route changes, port replacements, and altered time in ports on the nearly two dozen voyages. Most of the affected cruises are a year … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Opens 42 Unique Itineraries for Bookings
Princess Cruises has opened 62 new cruises for bookings that include 42 unique itineraries and an epic 79-day voyage that covers 23,600 nautical miles. These new cruises from the Love Boat cruise line are part of Princess’ 2026-2027 sailings for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. The cruises range from two- to 79-days in length and will take place on the following three cruise … [Read more...]
Enhanced Disney Adventure Deck Plan with Stateroom Categories Color Coded
In November, the first Disney Adventure deck plan was released and today, we have an enhanced look with the stateroom decks now color coded to highlight stateroom categories. Similar to the November version, the deck plan just shows the staterooms layout and is void of any additional venue information except for the locations of restrooms and the Medical Center. <img … [Read more...]
Delicious Treats Planned for Carnival’s Christmas Menu
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...]
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...]
Air New Zealand to Debut New 787 Business Class on Auckland–Vancouver Route
Early next year, Air New Zealand will debut its first retrofitted Boeing 787, which will feature a new business class cabin.As first reported by FlightGlobal, Vancouver is slated to be the first long-haul destination to offer the new cabin, which also features a new Business Premier Luxe seat.Air New Zealand to Debut New 787 Business Class on Auckland–Vancouver RouteAir New Zealand is in the … [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...]