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Royal Caribbean Opens New Cruises in 2025-2026 for Bookings
Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has opened new cruises in 2025-2026 for bookings. These new cruises for Royal Caribbean will depart between October 2025 and March 2026 and depart from Singapore. The cruises will take place on Ovation of the Seas, one of the cruise line’s Quantum class ships. These new voyages will range from three to eight nights long and visit Thailand, … [Read More...]
Cruise Line Opens Epic 132 Day Cruise That Visits 48 Ports for Bookings
A cruise line has opened for booking an epic 132 day cruise in 2026 that will visit 48 ports and all seven continents as the ship sails around the world. Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 4, 2026 on the ship Volendam. After leaving Port Everglades, the vessel will sail along the coast of South America down to … [Read More...]
Royal Caribbean News Round-Up: May 19, 2024
Happy weekend! In case you missed any Royal Caribbean news, here is a look at everything that happened this week!A new law will change how Royal Caribbean advertises its cruise fares.Beginning July 1, 2024, a new consumer protection law in California will require that taxes and free are included as part of the total advertised price.Instead of saving the fees for the checkout process, consumers … [Read More...]
Outbreak Impacts Cruise Passengers on P&O Ship
A significant outbreak of illness presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms is currently being reported from aboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura. The ship is sailing a 14-night itinerary to Portugal, Spain, and the Canary Islands, and enhanced sanitation measures have been put into place to mitigate transmission of what is likely norovirus. While the cruise line has not confirmed exact numbers of … [Read More...]
Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas: Venues and Overview
At one time, Independence of the Seas was one of the largest cruise ships out there. Now, of course, that’s hardly the case, but this ship is by no means shabby. Revamped as recently as 2018, it’s still in great condition and offers spectacular sailings for avid cruisers. Interested in seeing what awaits you, if you book an Independence of the Seas cruise in the near future? … [Read More...]
Cruise Passenger Sues Ketchikan After Accident In Port
For many people, a cruise to Alaska is the trip of a lifetime. In fact, Alaska tops the list of where Americans most want to travel in 39 out of 50 states. However, for Donald and Patricia Gillingham, an elderly couple from Montana, their dream cruise quickly turned into a nightmare during their visit to Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island near the … [Read More...]
8 cruise ship cabin rules to follow — Plus 1 to break
Your cruise ship cabin is your "home away from home" during your vacation, but you can't treat it like your real home.Cruise staterooms come with essential furniture, a private bathroom, and even a stateroom attendant who will tidy up the area daily.Your stateroom is meant to be a comfortable, private place to rest and enjoy your cruise.However, you can’t do just anything you want inside your … [Read More...]
Caribbean Cruise for Culinary Connoisseurs
My good friend who lives on the Delaware shore desperately needed a post-holiday warm-weather escape. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I decided that a cruise getaway to some lesser-known Caribbean ports while dining on gourmet cuisine all along the way would be ideal for both of us.He’s typically drawn to the newest, largest monster ships cruising, loaded with onboard amusements, more restaurants … [Read More...]
Cruise Line Answers Plea to Help Stranded Students After Airline Collapse
P&O Cruises Australia has offered a group of stranded students in Vanuatu a free cruise home after the volunteer group’s travel plans collapsed. This has come as a great relief as the group found themselves more than 1,500 miles from home with no way to return to Australia when their airline declared insolvency and cancelled all flights. The Hive Rotary Club Australia group was on a Paying … [Read More...]
Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port: Piers, Getting Around and What’s Nearby
Situated in a prime location along the Mexican Riviera, the Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port is one of the most popular ports of call along Mexico’s stunning Pacific coast. Combining modern port facilities with a perfect blend of natural beauty and exciting culture, Puerto Vallarta welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world every single year.If your upcoming cruise itinerary … [Read More...]