Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes on a cruise ship? The inner workings of a floating city that runs like a well-oiled machine to create the perfect vacation experience for its guests? Well, you’re in luck! Many cruise lines offer exclusive behind-the-scenes tours that give passengers a glimpse into the inner workings of a cruise ship. So, how can you access these exclusive … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Anticipates Return to Baltimore
Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked on the May 19 departure of Carnival Pride with an optimistic update that the ship may return to Baltimore on their sailing. This comes immediately after guests aboard the May 12 cruise were informed that they would both start and end their sailing in Norfolk. The difficult part is that the May 19 cruise will likely still begin in Norfolk, … [Read more...]
Simple tips to safely take a cruise ship shore excursion
Cruise ships offer exciting shore excursions to unique areas, but how can you make sure they’re safe?Royal Caribbean cruises have the appeal of taking you to multiple exciting ports of call, from the gorgeous landscapes of Alaska to the ancient ruins of Greece. But when you’re traveling to a new and foreign location, safety is always a top priority.Ensuring that you have a safe, enjoyable … [Read more...]
Carnival-Owned Cruise Ship Begins Final Alaska Season
Seabourn Odyssey is concluding her 15-year career at sea with one final summer in Alaska. While other ships from Seabourn Cruise Line’s fleet of seven will return to the northern region in future years, the 450-guest ship will be retiring at the end of September 2024. “While Seabourn will continue sailing to Alaska in the future, this upcoming season marks the final journeys of Seabourn … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Details Its Biggest European Season Ever in 2026
Princess Cruises has announced that its 2026 European cruise season will be its biggest ever, with five Princess ships sailing in the region. Running from March through November 2026, the European season features 59 unique itineraries visiting 101 destinations in 29 countries. Sailings will range from five to 42 nights long. 2026 Europe highlights include: Sun Princess Princess Cruises’ newest … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Planning Largest-Ever European Season
Princess Cruises is expanding sailings in Europe for 2026 as the line plans five ships in the region for a record-breaking 222 departures. On the schedule is the brand new Sun Princess, who will return to Europe for her third consecutive summer after spending the winter months in the Caribbean. The cruise line is planning an incredibly diverse selection of 59 unique itineraries on different … [Read more...]
Review: TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card
The TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card is our pick for the best Aeroplan credit card for beginners and the best overall TD credit card. This card offers a consistently high welcome bonus, meaningful Air Canada perks, strong insurance, and the ability to earn valuable Aeroplan points. The benefits that come with the card can easily justify the $139 annual fee. That said, no credit card is perfect, … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Debuts in Alaska With New Culinary Experiences
Silver Nova, Silversea’s 728-passenger luxury ship that debuted last summer, has embarked on its inaugural season in Alaska. The 54,700-gross-ton Silver Nova, which completed a 23-night reposition cruise from Fort Lauderdale, will undertake 18 voyages this summer season, departing on its first journey on May 9, 2024, from Vancouver, British Columbia. The first journey into Alaska … [Read more...]
Riviera River Cruises’ MS Lord Byron has started its season on France’s Rhône River after undergoing a refurbishment
Riviera River Cruises’ MS Lord Byron began the 2024 season having undergone a refurbishment of its public areas and cabins, as well as a full renovation of its stern restaurant. Built in 2013, the ship sails on France’s Rhône River. New furniture was added to the ship’s lounge, restaurants and cabins, and new carpeting was installed throughout. The stern restaurant received a fresh design and new … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Plans New Cruise Terminal to Meet Growing Industry Demand
Port Canaveral announced its plan today to build a new cruise terminal to meet the growing demands of the cruise industry. The strategic decision to build a new multi-user cruise terminal at the Port’s existing North 8 berth provides significant cost savings, operational flexibility, and an expedited construction timeline of approximately two years to accommodate the largest ships in the world … [Read more...]
Heritage Expeditions Celebrates 2025-26 Second Wave Release with 20% Discount and Inclusive Flights on Select Departures
Heritage Expeditions, Australasia’s only family-owned and -operated small-ship expedition cruise company, is celebrating the release of the second wave of their 2025-26 season with a 20% Early Bird discount and inclusive flights on select voyages*. The pioneering, authentic expedition cruise operator is giving agents and guests a 20% Early Bird discount on its just released Indonesian Explorer, … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Announces Four-Category Upgrade Sale
Oceania Cruises is offering guests an ultra-premium experience in addition to ultimate value with an up to four-category upgrade on more than 60 sailings throughout 2024 and 2025 across the world. With this limited-time Upgrade Sale, running now through June 30, cruisers can enhance their vacation by boosting their stateroom choice from Inside to Oceanview, Oceanview to Veranda, Veranda to … [Read more...]
"Royal Caribbean saved my dad's life": Daughter speaks out after dad has cardiac arrest on cruise ship
After crew members assisted a passenger who was having a heart attack, the US Air Force rescued a man in the open Pacific Ocean last Tuesday.No one wants the worst to happen while on a cruise ship, but this week's events show that Royal Caribbean staff is well-prepared.User ChedderCheeseCheetah posted to the Royal Caribbean sub Reddit page that staff onboard Ovation of the Seas saved her dad's … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises and Emirates Extend Partnership
After 10 years of working to enhance the guest experience by integrating flight and cruise operations in Dubai, MSC Cruises and Emirates, the airline operator based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, announced the renewal of their partnership for two additional seasons. Over the next two years, the Fly&Cruise packages offered by MSC Cruises will feature Emirates flights from 21 different … [Read more...]
Into the Heart of Iceland: A Windstar Cruise Adventure
Embarking on an extraordinary journey around Iceland aboard Windstar Cruises’ Star Pride yacht is an experience of a lifetime. Guests who set sail on the 7-day voyage Around Iceland and the 10-day Comprehensive Iceland Cruise Tour, are immediately enchanted by the rugged beauty of this Nordic landscape. But every destination offers a glimpse into Iceland’s natural wonders, from the … [Read more...]
Marmaris Cruise Port proudly hosts Marella Discovery on her First Turnaround Call
On Monday, the 6th of May, Marmaris Cruise Port, Turkey, has successfully homeported Marella Cruises’ Marella Discovery for her maiden call in a series of her 27 weekly turnaround calls in 2024 East Mediterranean summer season. Thanks to the newly renovated passenger terminal and a modern dual carriageway connection with Dalaman International Airport, the turnaround has been a seamless experience … [Read more...]
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games may use cruise ship as athletes’ village
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee said Wednesday it will consider using a cruise ship moored at a pier as an alternative athletes’ village for the 2026 sporting event hosted by Aichi Prefecture and its capital city of Nagoya. The committee will report the plan at a general meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia in Bangkok on Saturday. Full story Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games may use … [Read more...]
Onboard Gifts Spotlight: New Adventure Gear Bundles
There are some new onboard gifts you can pre-purchase from Disney Cruise Line ahead of your next voyage which will be delivered to your stateroom. The new items can be found in the Adventure Gear category. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" data-attachment-id="65858" … [Read more...]
Romantic getaway experiences in Statesville, North Carolina
No need for couples to head off to Paris or Venice, the United States offers many noteworthy romantic getaways full of true ‘Americana’ experiences and Insta-worthy scenery. An easy drive from Charlotte, North Carolina, Statesville might just be the South’s best kept secret. Sparkling with Southern charm, the town of Statesville offers a quiet, comfortable luxury that allows couples to relax and … [Read more...]
8 Tricks to Save Money on Flights
The art of saving money on travel can be endlessly complex. Maximizing Miles & Points is one way to expand your range of travel possibilities without spending a lot of money, but there will always be times when you need to pay cash for a flight. Whether it’s because you can’t find award availability on your desired dates, you don’t have enough miles saved up, or you’d just prefer to keep your … [Read more...]
4 mistakes I saw other people make on Icon of the Seas—and 2 mistakes I made
I spent seven nights on Icon of the Seas and noticed cruisers making some avoidable mistakes.Icon is Royal Caribbean's newest ship and exemplifies the cruise line's effort to go above and beyond and solve problems on previous ships.Because of that, the ship is full of innovations and designs, and it can be hard to get used to.On my cruise, I witnessed people making silly mistakes—and I made a few … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Plans New Cruise Terminal to Meet Growing Demand
Port Canaveral, already one of the world’s busiest passenger cruise ports, has announced a plan for a brand new cruise terminal to open in just two years. The fast expansion is possible by strategic use of existing berth space with planned modifications to accommodate a variety of the largest ships from multiple cruise lines. The new terminal will be at the existing North 8 berth space on the … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wonder 7-Night Mexican Riviera from San Diego – April 21, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 7-Night Mexican Riviera from San Diego. The Disney Wonder set sail from San Diego, California on April 21, 2024. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Thord Haugen. The Cruise Director during the sailing was Jimmy Lynett. <img fetchpriority="high" … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Expands Collection of Overnight Experiences
Ultra-luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced a major expansion of its Immersive Overnights offerings, adding two dozen shore excursions, 12 land explorations, and a new voyage in the Mediterranean to its roster of experiences. The all-inclusive line, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, introduced the Immersive Overnights collection in January 2024 with six voyages. Featured … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Shares Limited-Time Upgrade Sale
Don’t miss out on Oceania Cruises’ incredible Upgrade Sale! For a limited time, guests can enjoy up to a four-category upgrade on over 60 sailings in 2024 and 2025.This Upgrade Sale allows guests to upgrade their stateroom choice from Inside to Oceanview, Oceanview to Veranda, Veranda to Concierge, or Concierge to Penthouse Suite.Voyages range from six to 35 days in various destinations worldwide. … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Ship Brings Deceased Whale Into New York
MSC Cruises’ MSC Meraviglia sadly arrived in New York with a deceased whale trapped on its bow bulb on Saturday, May 4, following a 6-night cruise to Bermuda. It is unknown whether the ship impacted and killed the whale, or simply contacted the already deceased animal and unfortunately toted it along. The whale has been identified as a mature female sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis), the … [Read more...]
World’s Busiest Cruise Port Building Another Cruise Ship Terminal
Port Canaveral, the world’s busiest cruise port, is building a new cruise ship terminal to meet the growing demand for cruises out of the port. The new terminal at North 8 pier will be used by different cruise lines and is expected to be completed in two years. It will be able to accommodate the largest cruise ships in the world. The new terminal will have a 3,000 car parking garage and will … [Read more...]
Bottoms Up, Budget Down: Smart Ways to Save on Your Cruise Alcohol Package
Are you ready to sail on a cruise adventure but worried about the costs of indulging in alcoholic beverages onboard? Fear not, savvy traveler! With some planning and insider tips, you can enjoy your favorite drinks without breaking the bank. This guide will cover some smart ways to save money on your cruise alcohol package and make the most of your onboard experience.Research Your … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Announces Stateroom Category Upgrade Sale
Oceania Cruises has announced a stateroom upgrade sale on over 60 sailings around the world throughout 2024 and 2025. Running through June 30th, the Upgrade Sale allows travelers to boost their stateroom choice from Inside to Oceanview, from Oceanview to Veranda, from Veranda to Concierge, or even from Concierge to Penthouse Suite. This rare offer features sailings ranging from six to 35 days. … [Read more...]
How to plan a European cruise for the first time
Emma joins me on this week's episode to talk about how to approach planning your very first European cruiseCheck out Emma's YouTube channel for more helpful advice!Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS. Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]