Interested businesses who want to be a part of creating the ultimate pool and beach day experience are requested to bid. Royal Caribbean International is marking the next phase in the development of its 17-acre Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island with an open call for Bahamian businesses to submit proposals to become a part of the experience. From landscaping to medical services, the vacation … [Read more...]
Archives for 13/02/2025
ALMACO delivers modernization project for Aroya Cruises. Successful completion of a comprehensive refurbishment project on the cruise vessel Aroya
ALMACO Group is proud to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive refurbishment project on the cruise vessel Aroya, owned by AROYA Cruises. The vessel, which underwent extensive renovations while in Bremerhaven and Rotterdam for several months, reached its home port in Jeddah at the beginning of December and is now ready to embark on new cruises. The project was completed in … [Read more...]
A Loving Goodbye to America’s Flagship on Valentine’s Day
Following delays due to extra concerns about the ship’s safety and environmental risks, the SS United States is once again ready to begin her final journey. The revised schedule has the ship taking her first steps away from Pier 82 since she docked in 1996 on Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2025. The update comes from the SS United States Conservancy, which has worked hard to ensure the … [Read more...]
A-ROSA reports successful wave season. 2025 season starts in March with new itinerary highlights and flexible fare
A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH can report an exceptionally strong start to the 2025 season in advance of its official beginning on the rivers. The booking wave, which began in November and December 2024, continued with undiminished momentum in January and February 2025. In these peak months, incoming bookings were up 35 % compared to the previous year and up to 50 % in record weeks. Rolf-Dieter … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways Expands Chobe River Cruises for 2026
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways is expanding its presence on Africa’s legendary Chobe River, responding to overwhelming demand for its intimate, wildlife rich river safaris. The company has announced four additional sailings aboard the Zambezi Queen in February, October, and November 2026, giving more travellers the chance to experience this once in a lifetime journey. These exclusive … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Addresses Muster Drill Concerns
Cruise travelers are generally eager to board their ship and settle in, getting their vacation started right away. A critical part of starting that vacation, however, is completing the mandatory safety briefing – the muster drill. But is the muster drill cruisers know and love today – a quick stop at their muster station rather than the longer, mass drill of years past – really the safest … [Read more...]
Jaakko Eskola appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for Meyer Turku Oy
Jaakko Eskola has been appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for Meyer Turku Oy. “With Jaakko Eskola, we engage a proven professional who has an international maritime background and is well established in the Finnish industry. He will play a crucial part in our continuous journey of developing Turku Shipyard further. We have taken several steps in order to return to profitability, … [Read more...]
Costa Cruises has opened bookings for the 2027 edition of the World Cruise. Costa Deliziosa to discover 47 destinations in 139 days, with a new itinerary that will touch 5 continents, crossing 3 oceans
On board of Costa Deliziosa, guests will be able to enjoy a 139-day experience departing on November 25, 2026, from Savona and arriving on April 12, 2027, crossing 5 continents, 29 countries and 47 destinations, on an unforgettable journey, with calls in the most fascinating destinations on the planet. Costa was among the first companies to offer this exceptional journey, since the seventies, and … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Appoints Brennan Quesnele As Senior Vice President Of Sales
Oceania Cruises today (12 Feb 2025) announced the appointment of Brennan Quesnele as the brand’s new Senior Vice President of Sales, effective February 24, 2025. Quesnele will report directly to Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. Quesnele joins Oceania Cruises from its sister brand, Norwegian Cruise Line®, where he held the role of Vice President of Strategic and National Accounts … [Read more...]
Seabourn Sojourn to Explore Northern Europe in 2025
Seabourn will offer a range of Northern Europe itineraries for summer 2025. Seabourn Sojourn will embark on captivating voyages through the British Isles, Norwegian Fjords, and Icelandic Coast from May to August. The ship will visit over 40 destinations in 12 countries across nine itineraries, ranging from seven to 24 days. Departures will be from Dover, England; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Greenock, … [Read more...]
Costa Cruises Opens Up 139-Day World Cruise
World cruise aficionados have an exciting itinerary to consider from Costa Cruises in 2027, a 139-day voyage to 47 iconic destinations across the globe. Costa Cruises, one of nine Carnival Corporation brands, has opened bookings for the sailing, which departs from Savona, Italy, on November 24, 2026 and concludes there on April 12, 2027. The 2,260-guest Costa Deliziosa will operate the … [Read more...]
Could Tariffs & Politics Impact Your Cruise? Here’s What to Know…
If we’ve learned anything in the past few weeks, it’s that nothing seems out of the question when it comes to government actions with the second Trump administration. Cruises are a place to get away from it all. But could tariffs and politics impact your trip? It’s been a whirlwind of activity across all levels of government. But perhaps nothing — and there have been some … [Read more...]
Six Cruise Ships to Make Debut in Alaska in 2026
Alaska’s cruise industry is preparing for a wave of new offerings in 2026 as six ships that have never been to Alaska before are marked on the schedule. Some of these ships are brand new and some have been sailing for over a decade. Even as the 2025 season gets underway, 2026 is already showing a significant increase in sailings, with 85 more cruises planned. The current cruise calendar … [Read more...]
Swan Hellenic Launches ‘Love Aboard’ Ceremonies In Remote Regions
This Valentine’s Day 2025, Swan Hellenic launched Love Aboard, a new service for couples seeking a romantic commitment ceremony in the world’s most breathtaking remote locations. Whether exchanging vows among towering icebergs, with penguins as witnesses in Antarctica, or surrounded by Africa’s incredible wildlife, Love Aboard offers an intimate, luxurious celebration aboard Swan Hellenic’s … [Read more...]
Azamara Cruises Celebrates Outstanding Performance with 2024 Travel Partner Awards. The cruise line honors exceptional 2024 sales achievements and commitment to excellence
Azamara Cruises proudly announces the winners of its 2024 Travel Partner Awards. These awards honor Azamara’s top-performing travel partners for their outstanding sales, collaboration, and dedication, highlighting their vital role in Azamara’s ongoing success. Azamara Cruises honored exceptional partners across fifteen different categories. Award recipients were selected based on key criteria … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean sued by passenger after jet ski accident at CocoCay
A passenger injured during a jet ski excursion at Royal Caribbean's private island has filed a lawsuit seeking damages of more than $5 million. Jessica Haro was sailing aboard Icon of the Seas when she participated in a beginner-level jet ski excursion at Perfect Day at CocoCay on December 20, 2024, the last day of the 7-night cruise, reported Cruise Hive. Haro joined 12 other passengers … [Read more...]
Crystal Cruises Hosts Second Annual Wellness Retreat
Crystal Cruises presents its second annual Wellness Retreat Cruises, offering transformative voyages aboard Crystal Symphony: Lisbon to Tema: 15 nights, November 26 – December 11, 2025 Tema to Cape Town: 12 nights, December 11 – December 23, 2025 These retreats combine cultural experiences with extensive wellness programs focused on revitalizing the body and mind. Guests will participate in … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Is Expanding Alaska Cruisetours in 2025 and 2026
Princess Cruises has announced an expansion for their Cruisetours in Alaska that now allow you to visit up to five national parks.Discovery Princess in Ketchikan, Alaska. Photo: Cruise Fever Princess Cruises’ cruisetours combine seven night cruises to Alaska (Voyage of the Glaciers) with a land tour to different national parks. After the cruise line saw good demand for their new 15-night National … [Read more...]
Carnival Offering Combination of Three Cruise Deals and One Bonus Credit
Carnival Cruise Line is offering a “Early Saver Triple Play Sale” right now that is a combination of three cruise deals and one bonus credit that you can spend once you are on the ship. This current sale from Carnival Cruise Line runs through February 17, 2025 and is good on cruises that depart through April 2027. Here is a look at everything you need to know about the latest cruise deals being … [Read more...]
Rushed Royal Caribbean Cruise Guests Misbehave in Elevators
Proper elevator etiquette comes up frequently in Carnival Cruise Line forums – but it’s not just Carnival guests who have noticed some poor behavior while using the lifts. This time, Royal Caribbean passengers are trying to understand why other guests are always in so much of a rush when they use the elevators that they can’t be courteous toward their fellow passengers. A recent … [Read more...]
Surprising European City Named One Of Most Affordable Destinations This Spring
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Move Over Miami! This Surprising Florida Beach City Is Breaking All-Time Visitor Records
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Spirit Airlines Reveals The Top 5 Most Popular Spring Break Destinations
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All Travelers Visiting Thailand Must Complete This Digital Entry Form Starting May 1
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4 Royal Caribbean extra costs I never thought I'd buy—and now they're always in my cart
When you go on a Royal Caribbean cruise, there's all sorts of extras you can buy for it, and a few are must-buys that at one point I scoffed at.I'm lucky that it's my job to try out different things Royal Caribbean offers in order to evaluate how useful it is. After all, one of the most common questions I get from readers about anything the cruise line does is, "is it worth it?".I prefer to … [Read more...]
Royal Royal Caribbean’s Beach Club Seeking Bahamian Businesses
Royal Caribbean International is planning to open its 17-acre Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in December 2025. Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island has recently entered a new phase of development, marked by an open call for Bahamian businesses to contribute to the club’s unique experiences. Construction began in April 2024 with a heavy focus on incorporating the local Bahamian culture. … [Read more...]
Almaco Group reflects on refit work for Saudi Arabia’s first cruise ship Aroya
Almaco Group completed a refurbishment project aboard Aroya, the first cruise ship in the AROYA Cruises fleet, in November last year, just a few weeks prior to the ship’s debut in the Red Sea. Sailing roundtrip cruises in the region from Jeddah, Aroya is the first vessel in the AROYA Cruises fleet, a start-up Saudi Arabian cruise line and the first in the Middle East designed specifically … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Passenger Sues After Jet Ski Crash at Private Island
What was meant to be a sun-filled last day in the Bahamas ahead of the holidays turned into a nightmare for a passenger during a less-than-perfect day at Perfect Day at CocoCay. As Royal Caribbean’s 248,663-gross-ton Icon of the Seas – the world’s largest cruise ship – was wrapping up a 7-night roundtrip cruise from Miami, it pulled into its private destination to provide … [Read more...]
Bahamas Entry Requirements For American Travelers: The Easy Guide
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AmaWaterways appoints new President
AmaWaterways, a leading luxury river cruise line, has announced an update to its executive leadership team, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. Effective February 17th, 2025, Catherine Powell will join AmaWaterways as President, working alongside co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in AmaWaterways’ journey, as the … [Read more...]