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An Australian couple has enjoyed more than a year aboard a cruise ship for less than the cost of retirement home living, and has no plans to stop their oceangoing lifestyle with Princess Cruises for the next few months. The couple is currently aboard Coral Princess for another few months, then will resume their cruise ship retirement aboard Crown Princess after a land-based break. A Cruise … [Read more...]

The Port of Dover has ended its season with Carnival Pride after the ship made 10 total sailings from the UK homeport, offering a range of European sailings through the summer months. Thousands of passengers have sailed on the ship this season, creating amazing experiences with the cruise line’s distinctive FUN voyages to a variety of remarkable ports of call. Dover Bids Farewell to Carnival … [Read more...]

Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Which cruise lines have the cleanest ships according to recent inspections?  We examined the health inspection scores of hundreds of cruise ships to see how each cruise line did.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Cruise ships that stop at U.S. ports are scored on a 100-point scale according to the VSP (Vessel Sanitation Program) which is run by the CDC.  These health and sanitation inspections … [Read more...]

Last Saturday 23rd September 2023, the Port of Kiel opened two shore power facilities at the Ostuferhafen. The facilities comprise a 50/60 Hz shore power facility for cruise ships and ferries as well as a 50 Hz shore power facility for ferries and were funded in equal parts by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister-President Daniel Günther handed … [Read more...]

A 5,000m2 terminal on two floors is due to open at 312 Skarfabakki in the Port of Reykjavik in 2025 and be fully functional in 2026. Construction of the multipurpose BREEM-certified building is due to commence in autumn 2023. “The brief for the project was to design a building that would accommodate different requirements regarding passenger flow and luggage handling in the most flexible way … [Read more...]

At the weekend, (16-18th September) the seaport of Kiel reached the mark of one million cruise passengers in one season for the first time. On Saturday, the MSC Euribia, AIDAnova and Excellence Coral called at the PORT OF KIEL, and on Sunday the AIDAbella and AIDAluna visited Ostseekai. “Cruises have gained in popularity and our shipping company customers are recording good booking figures. We … [Read more...]

In 2025, Aqua Expeditions expands its horizons offering three new itineraries in the wildest, most remote corners of East Indonesia. The seven- and 12-night expeditions immerse travelers in some of the world’s most uncharted lands, home to lush jungles, impressive cave systems, vivid underwater ecosystems, and Indigenous communities. Snorkeling and diving excursions invite possible sightings of … [Read more...]

Resorts World Cruises, Asia’s homegrown international cruise line has been voted Best Cruise Line at the recent TTG Travel Awards 2023. Asia Pacific’s most prestigious travel industry awards was held in Bangkok this year on 28 September 2023. The TTG Travel Awards has been recognizing the best of Asia Pacific’s travel industries for over four decades with the casting of votes by industry … [Read more...]

Cruise line operator Carnival Corporation (CCL) posted record revenue and its first quarterly profit since 2020 as bookings surged, but shares fell on a weaker-than-expected profit outlook, as rising fuel costs could start to weigh on margins. Carnival earned a $1.07 billion profit, its first since 2020 when pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions decimated the company’s core business. Full … [Read more...]

In preparing for my first cruise ever, I discovered a few things after I sailed that really made a difference onboard.Last month, I took my very first cruise on Wonder of the Seas. The 7-day sailing traveled from Port Canaveral, Florida, to Perfect Day at CocoCay, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten.There was lots to do to prepare. In addition to packing and planning my travel, I had to actually book the … [Read more...]

Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Cruise Hive brings you all of the top news stories from the cruise industry every day, and as usual, we have this week’s big headlines covered, with articles about Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, the Caribbean island of Grand Turk, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line. In This Article: Cruise News Update It’s been another busy week for cruise news at Cruise Hive, so let’s … [Read more...]

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has celebrated the float out of its new ship Ilma at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The float out of Ilma is a significant construction milestone, marking the first time the ship has touched water and the completion of all major exterior construction and assembly works. The focus of attention will now shift to final fit and … [Read more...]

Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has reached out to loyal guests in the Crown & Anchor Society to let them know of an upcoming name change. The cruise line’s signature “Diamond Lounge” will be renamed to “Crown Lounge” in homage of the cruise line’s logo and decades of history. Signature Lounge to Be Renamed The Diamond Lounge on Royal Caribbean International ships will soon be known as … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has reached out to guests booked on the September 30, 2023 departure of Liberty of the Seas to alert them to a dramatic itinerary change less than 24 hours before setting sail. Instead of visiting Bermuda as planned, the ship will be heading in the opposite direction due to forecasted poor weather and rough sailing. Liberty of the Seas Itinerary … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises’ upcoming new ship Sun Princess will offer 29 new and signature dining and lounge options when she debuts early next year. Princess Cruises said in a release that the ship will elevate the culinary excellence at sea with new options,that include Japanese, Irish, seafood, pizza, and a range of returning favourites. There will also be two additional venues that Princess Cruises has … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed that Wi-Fi pricing will be increasing for Australia cruises beginning on Monday, October 16, 2023. Guests who are currently booked or book before mid-October can still lock in the current pricing for their sailing no matter what the departure date, but after October 16 the package prices are set to increase. Carnival Australia Wi-Fi Prices … [Read more...]

Carnival Corporation has reported unprecedented earnings for the third quarter of 2023 in a remarkable show of resilience. The results beat all prior predictions and set the cruise company on a solid path for future growth. With few new ships on the program except Carnival Jubilee, two Princess cruise ships, and one Cunard ship, Queen Anne, Carnival Corporation has time and money at its hand to … [Read more...]