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TRS Cap Cana Waterfront & Marina Hotel Debuts New Name, Enhancements

by Patrick Clarke on April 17, 2023 Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Mon April 17, 2023 Palladium Hotel Group has unveiled the new-look adults-only all-inclusive TRS Cap Cana Waterfront & Marina Hotel in the Dominican Republic this spring.Now operating under a new name, the revamped property welcomes guests with many new enhancements, including … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Reverses Itinerary for New Ship

Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked aboard the November 9, 2023 sailing of the upcoming Carnival Venezia to alert them to significant itinerary changes. While the ship will still be visiting the same ports of call, the order of ports has been changed and times in port have also been adjusted. Itinerary Changes for Carnival Venezia Carnival Cruise Line is letting guests know … [Read more...]

Complete Guide to Using Your Phone on a Cruise (Carnival, Royal Caribbean & More)

At this point, it’s beyond the debate of taking a cruise without bringing a phone. Phones are so much more than a simple device to call or text. Now they are our social lives, our entertainment devices, our cameras, and more. And on the cruise ship they do all that, plus they are useful for the cruise line’s app, which features schedules, maps, and more, all right on your phone. Of … [Read more...]

Giant New Princess Cruise Ship to Make US Debut in Late 2024

Princess Cruises has announced that its largest ship ever, the Sun Princess, will make its U.S. debut in October 2024. The ship will allow guests to visit their favorite Caribbean destinations on seven- and 14-day itineraries departing from Florida.  As the first ship in the cruise line’s new Sphere class, Sun Princess will be stationed at Port Everglades during the winter 2024 cruise … [Read more...]

Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of April 17, 2023

This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include sail dates from late April into mid-September. Currently, there are 45 sail dates, available with special offers available across the majority of the fleet (expect the Wish and barely for the Magic) for sailings from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Copenhagen, Miami, Port Canaveral, San Diego, Southampton, and Vancouver. The sail dates … [Read more...]

I crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a cheap cruise. Here’s what it's really like to spend 10 days at sea

Some of the best values on a Royal Caribbean cruise can be found on transatlantic itineraries, but what is it really like to spend nearly two weeks at sea?A repositioning cruise is an itinerary that repositions a ship from one homeport to another, and it's quite different from a regular cruise itinerary. These sailings typically feature a large number of sea days while traveling between … [Read more...]

Suspicious Bag Briefly Shut Down Newark Airport

by Rich Thomaselli on April 17, 2023 Last updated: 9:50 AM ET, Mon April 17, 2023 Newark Liberty International Airport. (photo via tupungato/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus)One of the biggest airports in the country was briefly closed for business on Sunday night. Newark-Liberty International Airport in northern New Jersey, widely regarded as a … [Read more...]

Sun Princess Will Sail the Caribbean Starting Late 2024

Here Comes Sun Princess: Princess Cruises Biggest Ship Will Sail Caribbean Itineraries from Port Everglades Starting Late 2024 Stunning New Ship Will Take Guests on Incredible Seven- and 14-Day Voyages to the Eastern and Western Caribbean in 2024 and 2025 Princess Cruises’ largest ship ever – Sun Princess – will make her U.S. debut in October 2024. She will provide the ultimate … [Read more...]

New Hotel to Replace Famous Abandoned Hawaiian Resort

by Donald Wood on April 17, 2023 Last updated: 9:15 AM ET, Mon April 17, 2023 Beach in Kauai (Photo via Eric Lindberg)A Hawaiian resort made popular by Elvis Presley in the 1960s will soon be demolished to make way for a new 350-room hotel. According to The Associated Press, the Coco Palms Resort on the island of Kauai was the backdrop for the 1961 … [Read more...]

Cruise Lingo: 65 Common Cruise Terms and What They Mean

If you’re a first-time cruiser, you might feel overwhelmed by the amount of cruise lingo that seems to be spoken by the crew and seasoned travelers. To help you navigate the cruise world, we’ve put together a list of 65 terms and phrases used on cruise ships and what they mean. Cruise Lingo: 65 Common Cruise Terms and What They Mean Cruise Ship Lingo 1. Bridge The bridge on a cruise … [Read more...]

Emerald Cruises Announces CLIA President & CEO Kelly Craighead Godmother of Emerald Sakara

by Lacey Pfalz on April 17, 2023 Last updated: 8:55 AM ET, Mon April 17, 2023 Rendering of the new Emerald Sakara luxury yacht. (Photo Credit: Emerald Cruises)Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, the Emerald Sakara, is getting a notable cruise industry advocate as its godmother, Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) President and CEO, Kelly … [Read more...]

Doha Port sees busiest season ever in 2022/23 after cruise terminal upgrade

Doha Port saw a record cruise season during 2022/23 with cruise tourist passenger numbers reaching 273,666, according to Mwani Qatar, the government agency that handles Qatar’s seaports and shipping terminals. The record number of cruise tourists arrived in Qatar on 55 port calls, reflecting the growing size of cruise ships operating in the Arabian Gulf. This season saw the deployment from Dubai … [Read more...]

Why This Charming Mexican City Is More Than Just A Weekend Getaway

Many travelers who consider going to Mexico opt for the more trendy destinations over finding somewhere new. Depending on whether they are looking for a fun beach vacay or wanting to immerse themselves in Mexico’s beautiful culture, they may choose places like Oaxaca, Cancun or Mexico City. The latter has become quite a trendy place for travelers in recent years. Those who come to the … [Read more...]

These Are The Safest Cities In Europe For Solo Female Travelers, According To A New Study 

Last Updated 1 day agoTraveling with your friends and family is nice, but there is nothing quite like a solo trip where all your time is your own and you can come and go as you please. Solo travel is trending this year, and the majority of those who are looking to travel on their own seem to be women. According to booking.com, 84% of these solo travelers around the world are women, and … [Read more...]

What Color Is Port Side on a Cruise Ship?

If you’re a cruise or maritime enthusiast, you may get excited about learning the different terminology and processes that go into the operation of a cruise ship. You may have already heard of the term “port side,” but do you know what it means? Are you wondering about the significance of the colors on the ship? If so, keep reading to learn what color is port and other port facts. In This … [Read more...]

Celebrating the coronation of King Charles III with London's oldest luxury hotel

Celebrating the coronation of King Charles III with London's oldest luxury hotel By Paul Johnson on Apr 16, 2023 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel in London, will be launching a series of royally-themed offerings in May to celebrate and mark the Coronation of King Charles III … [Read more...]

Another Itinerary Changed for Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Another sailing of Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas has been altered, with one significant port change and two other ports adjusted with different times. This is the latest in several such changes for the Quantum-class cruise ship impacting a variety of different sailings. Anthem of the Seas Itinerary Change The January 18, 2024, sailing of Anthem of the Seas has been … [Read more...]

Cruise Ship Security Jobs – 5 Pros & Cons

There are a multitude of different job options on a cruise ship. While jobs in entertainment and guest services are common and popular, there are other very important jobs onboard, such as security.  Every cruise ship has a security team that works the ship. This is one of the most critical jobs on the ship, as the security team is responsible for the overall safety of the passengers on … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: April 16, 2023

Happy weekend! I hope Spring is starting to arrive where you live.  Regardless of the weather, it is time to sit back, relax, and check out the latest in Royal Caribbean news!New details about Royal Caribbean's new beach club in The Bahamas were revealed exclusively to RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com.The Royal Beach Club in Nassau will be an all-inclusive experience, which will have a limited … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Ship Kick-Starts Seattle 2023 Season

One of the cruise industry’s biggest gateways to Alaska begins another busy season that is projected to have 289 sailings and carry 1.4 million revenue passengers. One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway-plus class ships is the first to kick-start the season, which runs through October 2023. Cruise Ships Return to Port of Seattle’s Pier 66 It is a spring awakening for Seattle, Washington’s … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises Advises Mask Wearing on One Ship

Princess Cruises has reached out to guests sailing aboard Coral Princess to recommend that everyone wear masks indoors in public areas when not eating or drinking, due to positive COVID-19 cases. Masks are not required, but the cruise line is urging overall good sanitation to minimize any risk of disease transmission. Cases Reported on Coral Princess, Masks Recommended A number of … [Read more...]

Review: Singapore Airlines 777 First Class Singapore to Hong Kong

For my journey from Singapore to Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of flying onboard Singapore Airlines 777 First Class, which is the arguably the airline’s “lesser” First Class product compared to their more exclusive Suites Class on the Airbus A380. While I had previously experienced the world-famous Singapore Suites, I hadn’t yet had the chance to fly the 777 First Class product until now, so I … [Read more...]

Quark Expeditions Greenland Cruise Review – An Epic Arctic Adventure

We recently travelled on Quark Expeditions’ Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air trip onboard their ship, the Ultramarine to experience just how incredible their latest, groundbreaking itinerary really is. In our Quark Expeditions Greenland cruise review we break down every aspect of the tour and help you decide whether this journey is for you. Staring out the porthole window at … [Read more...]

39 Useful Things to Pack For Your Cruise (Including 17 You’d Never Think Of)

Wondering what to pack for your cruise? We’ll assume you know to bring your swimsuit, socks, and underwear for your next cruise. But what else should you bring? What about those things you might not realize are useful to pack? There are a lot of things many people wouldn’t think to bring that can be extremely useful on your cruise. That’s because cruising is different from any … [Read more...]

First cruise ship of the season to arrive Monday. Juneau is expected to welcome a record-breaking amount of passengers this summer

The streets of downtown Juneau are about to get much busier starting Monday as passengers from the first cruise ship of the season are slated to spill into shops and businesses to begin what is expected to be a record season. City and industry officials are anticipating 1.67 million visitors to arrive during the course of the summer, following three years where traffic was reduced due to the … [Read more...]

Cozumel, Mexico, saw over 1.2 million cruise ship passengers in 1st quarter

Cruise ship tourism on the islands of Cozumel is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, receiving 1.2 million cruise ship passengers aboard 390 ocean liners in the first three months of 2023. The figure is 88.4% of the 1.4 million cruise tourists who visited Cozumel in the same period of 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic devastated the cruise industry. Although cruise tourism restarted in … [Read more...]

801,878 cruise passengers visited the Dominican Republic in the first three months of 2023

The director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), Jean Luis Rodríguez, informed this Wednesday that some 801, 878 cruise passengers have arrived in the Dominican Republic, through the country’s different ports, compared to 337, 715 who visited the country in 2021. Through a message on his Twitter account, Rodriguez assured that: “We continue to experience a vertiginous and exponential growth … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean Kids Sail Free 2023-2024 Dates & Tips

Kids Sail Free is a promotion Royal Caribbean offers from time to time on select sailings that are usually a great vacation discount.  Throughout the year, Royal Caribbean will offer Kids Sail Free deals as a way to encourage new bookings.  In this post, we will cover information about the promotion, tips for booking it, and offer answers to frequently asked questions.For starters, … [Read more...]