Who doesn’t love a Hallmark Holiday? Well, Carnival Cruise Line sure loves Valentine’s Day! The cruise line has a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Lunch hosted at its onboard specialty dining restaurant Steakhouse, featuring a special menu. John Heald, a brand ambassador, shared the menu online, allowing fellow passengers and cruise fanatics to see the options. “It really is a brilliant lunch, … [Read more...]
Archives for 14/02/2025
Nassau Cruise Port Joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) is proud to announce its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, a global initiative designed to support individuals with non-visible disabilities. This significant step underscores NCP’s deep commitment to inclusiveness and exceptional customer service. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program provides a simple yet effective way for individuals with … [Read more...]
Brand g Vacations to Offer Three New Luxury Yacht Cruises in 2026
Brand g Vacations, an operator of luxury all-LGBT+ cruises and land tours, has announced three luxury yacht ocean cruises for 2026. These small-ship ocean-going vessels—from Atlas Ocean Voyages and Swan Hellenic—combine many of the amenities of big-ship cruising with the intimacy of a small luxury ship, including contemporary décor and passenger counts of 200 or less. With the majority of the … [Read more...]
Poseidon Expeditions Announces 2026-27 Arctic and Antarctic Seasons, Featuring Total Solar Eclipse Cruise to Greenland
Poseidon Expeditions, a leading polar expedition cruise operator specializing in small-ship expedition cruises in remote polar regions, has opened reservations for the 2026 Arctic and 2026-27 Antarctic season. The 2026-27 season will be the 12th consecutive year of polar expeditions aboard the Sea Spirit, a modern vessel perfectly suited for small-group exploration. New for these seasonal … [Read more...]
FCCA Foundation and Diamonds International Renew Partnership to Benefit Children in the Caribbean and Latin America
Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – is pleased to announce that it has renewed its partnership with Diamonds International. Diamonds International is the … [Read more...]
Carnival Clarifies Best Way to Offer Gifts to Crew Members
Many cruisers want to show their appreciation to hard-working crew members with small gifts. Unfortunately, however, some crew members may not be receiving those gifts as intended if they aren’t offered in a way that can be accepted. A common way to give gifts to cabin attendants (also known as stateroom stewards), for example, is to simply leave such items – drinks, candy, a hat, or other … [Read more...]
US Homeport Agrees on New Cruise Arrivals Fee for Passengers
Add Boston to the growing list of ports that are requiring cruise passengers to contribute revenue in the form of arrivals fees. Starting in 2026, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will charge each cruise arrival a $3 head tax, with the fee rising by $3 every year through 2030. By that time, the total arrivals fee will be $15 per person, according to local media reports. The … [Read more...]
The Cheapest Time to Cruise in 2026: We’ve Got the Weekly Data
Cruise prices are always changing. And if you want to get the most cruise for your money, knowing the when of a sailing is just as important as the where. In this article we show the average cost of a cruise for each week of next year in 2026. Our data shows that most people like to book a cruise anywhere from 6 months to a year out in advance, and that means 2026 cruises are well in … [Read more...]
Ultra-rich cruise liner name salutes the Isles
A new luxury residential cruise ship costing £1.2 billion is to be named after Benbecula. The Dark Island is due to launch in 2028 and be built on the River Clyde. The liner, positioned to capture long-term cruise ship passengers, is 748 feet long and will have three restaurants, a ten-storey atrium, a theatre, a spa, a gym, a library, a pool and a crew of over 500. Benbecula has often been … [Read more...]
Guernsey saw 55% drop in cruise visitors last year
There was a 55% drop in cruise passengers to Guernsey in 2024, according to the Tourism Management Board (TMB). The island expected 77 cruise ships to visit last year but 24 cancelled, blaming poor weather. There was an “encouraging” 2% increase in staying visitors during the year, and the TMB said it was working hard to “put Guernsey back on the cruise map”. Full story Guernsey saw 55% drop in … [Read more...]
Grandmother From West Sussex Crowned Great British Grandparent 2024
Doting grandmother Jeanette Townsend from West Sussex has been named the Great British Grandparent 2024, following an extensive nationwide search which received over 650 entries from loved ones nominating a family member or friend for the prestigious title. Grandmother to eight grandchildren and another eight great-grandchildren (plus one more on the way), Jeanette, who is affectionately known as … [Read more...]
Halifax’s Longest Cruise Season Ever Expected to Break Records
When Viking Cruises’ 378-passenger Viking Polaris arrives in port on April 4, 2025, it will kick off Port Halifax’s 2025 cruise season that will not end until AIDA Cruises’ 2,050-guest AIDAdiva departs on November 19, 2025. At over seven months in length, the port will mark its longest season in its more than 250-year history. Nearly 330,000 guests are set to call on the … [Read more...]
4 common Facebook cruise vacation scams, and how to avoid and report them
The internet is a great place to find information about cruises, but it's also home to some nasty scams.A lot of people flock to places like Facebook to find more information and learn about their cruise. In fact, this is a good strategy because there are great resources there, and all over the internet.However, some offers are indeed too good to be true.Thankfully, if you know what to look … [Read more...]
Fog Delays Sereande of the Seas into Florida Homeport
Guests boarding Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas on Friday, February 14, 2025 will need to wait a little longer to start the cruising love on their Valentine’s Day sailing. Due to heavy fog in the area, the ship has been delayed returning to Port Tampa Bay, and guests have been notified of a delayed embarkation. Serenade of the Seas is finishing a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise that … [Read more...]
Are Extras Really Necessary on Alaska-Bound Princess Cruises?
For cruise fans who are interested in sailing to Alaska, Princess Cruises is one of the most popular brands to visit the Last Frontier state every summer. Following a record-breaking season for Alaska bookings in 2024, the cruise line is sending seven ships to the region in 2025. But for prospective cruisers hoping to make the most of their voyage, there are questions regarding … [Read more...]
Norfolk Cruise Parking: Prices, Location, and What to Know
When it comes to cruise ports, Norfolk is one of the new kids on the block. The cruise port would never be mistaken for major ports like Miami or Galveston, but it now boasts year-round service from Carnival. Cruising from Norfolk, Virginia? It’s likely that you’re driving in for your cruise. The port offers official parking for $15 a day, located about 1.5 miles from the terminal. The … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Will Sail Completely Around the Globe in 2026-2027
An epic new cruise was announced this week and a cruise ship will sail completely around the globe in 2026-2027. Costa Cruises, one of nine cruise lines from Carnival Corporation, has announced a new 139-day cruise on Costa Deliziosa that departs from Italy on November 25, 2026. Over the 139 days, the cruise ship will circumnavigate the globe westward, visiting 29 countries and 47 ports before … [Read more...]
What is Royal Caribbean's price match, and why it's the best way to take advantage of price drops
Many people are unaware of the best way to save money in the long term on a Royal Caribbean cruise is by taking advantage of a price drop.To be fair, the cruise line does not do a very good job of advertising their price match option. Even some travel agents are unaware of how it works. Plus, it's limited to residents of certain countries.I cruise a dozen times each year, and the ability to … [Read more...]
Cheap Living & Year-Round Sun: These 3 Portuguese Beach Towns Are Perfect For Digital Nomads
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Avoid The Beach Crowds! Discover 4 Florida Resort Hideaways You Didn’t Know Existed
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5 Gorgeous European Destinations Where Summer Temps Start Very Early!
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Spain Entry Requirements: U.S. Citizens Easy To Understand Guide
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Just in: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Valentine's Day sale
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just launched a three-day Valentine's Day sale, saving £100 per booking on all 2025 cruises of five nights or more. If you've left this year's gift to the last minute, a cruise will score more points than a card from Tesco and flowers from the nearest petrol station. To unlock the discount, use promo code LOVERED when booking. The code works on existing offers, … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Replaces Call to Own Private Island
Royal Caribbean’s Adventure Of The Seas just made a change to its itinerary for its 6-night Western Caribbean cruise embarking on August 16, 2025. This itinerary change was announced in a letter, outlining that instead of stopping at Perfect Day at CocoCay on August 17, 2025, the Voyager-class vessel will instead be making a stop in Georgetown, Grand Cayman. CocoCay is Royal Caribbean’s … [Read more...]
Costa Cruises to feature multiple ports in South Africa on 2027 World Cruise
Costa Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027 World Cruise, a 139-day voyage aboard Costa Deliziosa, with several ports of call in South Africa on offer, including Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Departing Savona on November 25th, 2026, and concluding April 12th, 2027, the World Cruise spans five continents, 29 countries, and 47 destinations, with calls at some of the world’s most … [Read more...]
Great Stirrup Cay: A Full Overview of NCL’s Private Island
Great Stirrup Cay is a private island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line and located in the Bahamas. The island is exclusive to cruisers traveling on NCL ships in the Caribbean, and it offers plenty to do — from kayaking to snorkeling, zip lining to simply hanging out with a drink on the beach. Here’s everything you can do and what to expect if you plan on cruising on an itinerary that travels to … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Ship Will Miss Popular Port Due to Congestion
More than 4.6 cruise passengers visited the island of Cozumel off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula in 2024. But passengers boarding Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady on February 23, 2025, won’t join the growing number of visitors. The cruise line alerted its upcoming sailors that port congestion is forcing the 110,000-gross-ton vessel to find a new call during its 5-night … [Read more...]