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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Costco Revealed it Sold a 150-Day World Cruise for $293K
You always knew you could get anything you needed at Costco, but the company recently revealed even luxury around-the-world cruises are sold through the big box retailer. During an earnings call on December 12, 2024, Costco’s Chief Financial Officer Gary Millerchip shared that the company sold a $293,000, 150-day, around-the-world cruise through its Costco Travel services. This specialty … [Read More...]
Cruise Line Wave Season Roundup: Here are the deals for 2024-2025
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 Appeared first on: … [Read More...]
At the Costa Global Summit, the company unveiled its strategy and key innovations for the upcoming year
The Costa Global Summit, Costa Cruises’ first exclusive event, took place on 11th December at the iconic Allianz MiCo in Milan. The event featured the presence of CEO Mario Zanetti, the company’s leadership team, and a broad representation of employees. Welcoming over 2,500 attendees, including key partners, travel agents, and special guests, the Summit provided the stage to unveil Costa’s 2025 … [Read More...]
Flåm gets state funding for OPS
The Norwegian government have decided to secure state funding of NKr 100 million (€8.5 million) to the establishment of shore power in Flåm. This is made as a follow up to the soon-to-be-expected zero emission regulations for all passenger ships in the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords going into effect for cruiseships from 2032. The Norwegian government intend to accept biogas as a zero emission … [Read More...]
Carnival Cruise Line plans major Lido buffet menu change. The cruise line has faced a lot of criticism over recent menu changes it has made, and more are coming
Even when a cruise line gives passengers more choices, any dining changes will anger some passengers. That happened last year when Carnival Cruise Line overhauled its menu for the main dining room. Unlike the changes made by rival Royal Caribbean, which greatly thinned its nightly offerings, Carnival expanded its nightly menus. That effort was led by the celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, who serves … [Read More...]