A back-to-back cruise on the same ship can be a great way to build a customized cruise itinerary and enjoy a longer cruise vacation. But what about when there is an illness outbreak onboard? How does that affect guests continuing on the vessel’s next sailing? This is the situation some travelers are encountering aboard Sky Princess as the ship battles a gastrointestinal illness that is … [Read more...]
Archives for 02/02/2025
Oasis of the Seas Dining Guide: Different Options and Dishes
Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas offers guests over 20 dining options. From complimentary dining options to upscale specialty dining venues, the cruise ship’s numerous restaurants, bars, and cafés cater to a range of tastes and dietary preferences. With sophisticated restaurants like Chops Grille, casual eateries like Johnny Rockets, and just about everything in between, it is … [Read more...]
Fincantieri’s role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s cruise industry ambitions
Fincantieri sees major opportunity to expand its role in Saudi Arabia’s cruise, maritime and shipbuilding sectors as the Kingdom advances its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy. In an interview with Saudi Gazette, Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Fincantieri explained that Saudi Arabia’s growing focus on cruise infrastructure and … [Read more...]
Another Carnival Ship Moving Up Departure Times
At the same time Carnival Cruise Line moved up the departure time for more than 200 sailings aboard two East Coast ships, a popular West Coast ship is also moving up the set sail time for more than a hundred upcoming cruises. The impacted ship is the Carnival Firenze, one of Carnival Cruise Line’s unique “Carnival Fun, Italian Style” vessels, currently homeported year-round from Long Beach, … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Seeking Musicians for Various Roles Aboard the Disney Destiny
This week, Disney Auditions put out a casting call searching for various musician roles to be part of the opening cast aboard the Disney Destiny with online submissions. Specifically, Disney Cruise Line is seeking musicians to fill the ship’s entertainment venues with lively tunes for Guests of all ages to enjoy. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" … [Read more...]
Carnival Asks How Cruisers Use Phones – With Surprising Results!
There is no doubt that technology is a huge part of our lives. Even on a cruise, from booking the sailing to online check-in to facial recognition at the terminal, technology makes it smoother and easier. For individual guests, this means a cell phone that can be a great tool for setting sail and making the most of a cruise. But exactly how useful – or even necessary – are cell phones … [Read more...]
Dine & Play Returning Across the Fleet
Starting February 1st, Disney Cruise Line started to bring back Dine and Play, a popular offering for those with 8:15 p.m. (late/second) dinner service who also have kids ages 3-10 registered in the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab. Dine and Play allows children to participate in fun and engaging activities while adults enjoy a leisurely dining experience. To participate in this offering, the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: February 2, 2025
Happy weekend! We hope you are in the midst of a wonderful weekend full of things to do to pass the time between cruises. We have a summary of all of this week's Royal Caribbean news in case you missed any of it!Is it as bad as you might think to go on one of Royal Caribbean's oldest and smallest cruise ships?Matt was reluctant to try Enchantment of the Seas because it lacked so many things … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Magic 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston – January 15, 2025
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston. The Disney Magic set sail from Galveston, Texas on January 15, 2025. 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 Jason Preston. The … [Read more...]
These Are 4 Of The Most Exciting Nonstop Flights To Europe In 2025
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Meet The Top 5 Fastest-Growing Destinations In Southeast Asia Right Now
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This Is How You Can Avoid This Major Scam In Cancun As A Tourist
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Review: Lichtblick, Innsbruck, Austria
Perched on the top floor of the bustling RathausGalerien shopping centre, Lichtblick is a café by day and a restaurant by night. With panoramic views of Innsbruck’s rooftops and the surrounding Alps, this seventh-floor haven is aptly named: a “ray of light” illuminating the city’s dining scene. The food Lichtblick’s cuisine combines Austrian tradition with Mediterranean charm and a … [Read more...]
6 reasons why Kuching should be on your travel radar
Kuching represents the beating heart of Malaysian Borneo, the fusion of cultural richness, intriguing local cuisine and seemingly never ending lush landscapes; they combine to create somewhere that once you’ve visited, you’ll be sure to return. Well, that’s exactly how we felt after our first ever trip to the capital of Sarawak, our maiden Kuching vacation will certainly not be the last time we … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Brings Back a Dining Service Passengers Will Love
Families setting sail on the Disney Cruise Line fleet will have a new dining option for young cruisers as the popular “Dine and Play” option is set to return. Beginning on February 1, 2025, the program will be phased back in across all six Disney cruise ships. Previously offered before the pandemic, the service has not been available since early 2020. Now, it will once again give parents and … [Read more...]