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
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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...]

Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Invites Bahamian Businesses To Submit For Dozens Of Service Proposals
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...]

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...]