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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Disney Employees Worldwide Honored as Godparents of Disney Treasure
Disney Cruise Line has named The Walt Disney Company’s cast, crew, Imagineers, and employees worldwide as the honorary “godparents” of Disney Treasure, celebrating over 200,000 individuals who bring Disney experiences to life. During the Christening ceremony, a ship’s godparent provides a symbolic blessing for the vessel and its travelers, honoring a maritime tradition. In 2022, Disney Cruise Line … [Read More...]
Royal Caribbean to Continue Sailing to Haiti After FAA Bans All Flights to Region
Royal Caribbean is planning to continue sailing to its private destination in Labadee, Haiti even after reports of recent unrest in other parts of the country. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned all flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines airplane was shot at while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince on Monday. A flight attendant was injured in the gunfire. Other … [Read More...]
Disney Employees Will Be the Godparents of Disney Treasure
Good employees can make or break a cruise experience, which is why Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its magic-making cast, crew, and employees worldwide in a big way. The cruise line announced on November 13, 2024, that it is naming all 200,000-plus team members, including its creative Imagineers, as godparents of its new Triton-class Disney Treasure. “At the core of … [Read More...]
Rough Weather Rescue Coordinated from Carnival Cruise Ship
A US Coast Guard (USCG) aircrew demonstrated their dedication to service, technical expertise, and commitment to saving lives with an airlift operation from Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The request for a medical evacuation was made in the afternoon as Carnival Vista was approximately 45 miles southwest of Mona Island, Puerto Rico, or 160 miles … [Read More...]
Cruise Line Will Make WiFi Free for New Bookings Next Month
A cruise line is simplifying their cruise fares into one and they will begin to include free WiFi and basic drinks during meals. Starting with all new bookings on December 11, 2024 (for cruises that depart from March 21, 2025 and on), Celestyal Cruises will offer just one cruise fare, Celestyal One. Not only will this simplify the booking process and on board experience, but basic WiFi will … [Read More...]
Keel Laid for TUI Cruises’ Second InTUItion-Class Vessel
A new ship began taking shape at Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, as TUI Cruises celebrated the keel laying of one of its newest vessels. Less than a year after its initial steel cutting, Mein Schiff Flow has officially entered the next stage of assembly with its keel now in place to form the structure of what will be a 160,000-gross-ton ship, able to accommodate 4,000 … [Read More...]
Carnival Ship Arrival Time Delayed for Dozens of Cruises
Travelers booked on dozens of upcoming sailings of Carnival Radiance will get an extra hour onboard, as the ship will now be later arriving back to her Long Beach, California homeport than originally planned. Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to booked travelers to notify them of the change, which will impact a total of 75 upcoming cruises. “We have revised our plans and your cruise will … [Read More...]
CDC: Private Hot Tubs Likely Sickened Cruise Passengers
On a cruise, there’s nothing more luxurious than having your own private hot tub. While there are whirlpools sprinkled all around the pool decks on the ship, they are typically full of other passengers, leaving you sharing an intimate space with strangers. Private hot tubs are a luxury that few people see on a cruise ship. However, a CDC report links their use to an outbreak of Legionnaires … [Read More...]
Here’s How Sun Princess Will Celebrate Her First Holiday Season
Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Sun Princess, is going all out to celebrate her first holiday season at sea, offering guests special entertainment, traditional dinner menus, and holiday decorations on voyages that include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. The 4,300-guest ship, the first in the line’s new Sphere class, is sailing 7- and 14-day Eastern and Western Caribbean “Holidays at Sea” … [Read More...]
Sun Princess Introduces Exciting New Holiday Experiences
Sun Princess transforms its decks into a festive paradise, providing exclusive holiday experiences! As she celebrates her first holiday season, the ship features stunning décor, immersive shows, and family activities. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s, Holidays at Sea will run from November 30 to January 3. “Our team has created a lineup of magical holiday experiences … [Read More...]