In the 2023 season, the upgraded Premium All Inclusive fare offers guests on A-ROSA ships even more individuality, flexibility and locality. An included excursion with a culinary evening experience on board will be an added new element allowing guests to experience a destination with all their senses. For a more intimate discovery of the cities visited, all guests on voyages of 7 nights or longer … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2023 Meet the Winemaker Series
Returning for its Seventh Year, the Lineup Includes New Experiences from Master Johnnie Walker Blender Emma Walker Company’s Newest Ship, Norwegian Prima, to Host its First Meet the Winemaker Cruise Today, Norwegian Cruise Line revealed the exciting 2023 lineup of its popular Meet the Winemaker series. This one-of-a-kind program features renowned winemakers and culinary … [Read more...]
Aurora Expeditions Officially Christens the Sylvia Earle in Antarctica
WHY IT RATES: With pioneering environmental scientist Dr. Sylvia Earle in attendance as the ship’s namesake and ambassador, Aurora Expeditions officially christened its second purpose-built polar expedition ship just before she set sail on her inaugural Antarctic Climate Expedition. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Associate WriterEarlier this week, Aurora Expeditions officially christened its newest … [Read more...]
Castaway Club Pearl Level Perks Announced
The much anticipated details for Disney Cruise LIne’s Pearl Castaway Club level have been revealed following last week’s announcement the tier will start on May 1st giving guests who have sailed on at least 25 Disney Cruise Line vacations will have access to more rewards and perks. The new perks include all the perks from Silver, Gold, and Platinum along with an unlimited complimentary digital … [Read more...]
MSC Euribia to Launch in Copenhagen This June
MSC CRUISES TO LAUNCH NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY ADVANCED FLAGSHIP, MSC EURIBIA, IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK The Naming Ceremony for MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC Euribia, will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 8, 2023. The ship symbolizes MSC Cruises’ commitment to protecting the oceans, which is why the cruise line selected the port of Copenhagen for the festivities. The port … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces The Return Of Meet The Winemakers Series
For the seventh year in a row, Norwegian Cruise Line brings back the fan favorite, Meet the Winemaker series, a program featuring renowned winemakers and culinary experts showcasing their expertise with guests on board the brand’s newest ships. “Our Meet the Winemaker series is back and better than ever,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of … [Read more...]
Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequilas now available on Carnival Cruise Line
Guests can now enjoy premium Santo Tequilas at every bar on the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to offer their smooth Santo Blanco Tequila and oak-aged Santo Reposado Tequila on all Carnival ships. Guests can also order Guy Fieri’s Caliente Margarita on ships with Guy’s Pig & Anchor … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Acquires Former Carnival-Owned Holland America Ship
Celestyal Cruises, a renowned Greek cruise company, has acquired the former Carnival-owned Holland America Line cruise ship Ryndam and renamed it Celestyal Journey. The company has planned a €20 million refurbishment and technical overhaul at a shipyard near Piraeus for the vessel before it enters service. The launch date of the ship remains undisclosed. Ryndam Will Continue Sailing as … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean announces more Winter Caribbean cruises, including Odyssey of the Seas from the New York area
Royal Caribbean released new 2024-2025 cruises from the northeast United States and additional Caribbean sailings today.As part of its scheduled deployment announcement, new sailings across 13 ships were posted.Royal Caribbean’s 2022-2023 Northeast and Winter Caribbean cruises open for bookings today, February 23.Let's dig into what Royal Caribbean published.NortheastThere will be a new face from … [Read more...]
SWAN HELLENIC NAMES VALERIE ANN WILSON GODMOTHER OF SH DIANA
Today, Swan Hellenic announced the details for the naming ceremony of its newest and largest expedition cruise ship, SH Diana. The ceremony for the cruise line’s third ice-class vessel will take place on May 4, 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The brand-new SH Diana will get to call the luxury travel mogul and icon Valerie Ann Wilson, her godmother. Along with Wilson, Swan Hellenic Senior … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises mobilises humanitarian aid following earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
MSC Cruises, as part of the MSC Group, which includes the MSC Foundation, has sent a ship loaded with humanitarian aid to Türkiye, for distribution in Türkiye and Syria following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on February 6th. The earthquake devastated southern and central Türkiye and northern and western Syria, with 46,957 killed, 41,156 in Türkiye and 5,801 in Syria. It is the deadliest … [Read more...]
Aurora Expeditions Officially Christens the Sylvia Earle in Antarctica. Aurora Expeditions introduces the Sylvia Earle to Dr Sylvia Earle
Earlier this week, Aurora Expeditions officially christened its newest purpose-built small ship, the Sylvia Earle alongside namesake and godmother, Dr. Sylvia Earle, who did the honors in Antarctica in recognition of the ship’s pioneering nature. Dr. Earle is a world-renowned marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer. She was the first female Chief Scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic & … [Read more...]
10 Most Common Cruise Tipping Mistakes I’ve Seen
Tipping on a cruise ship is a topic that causes confusion to first-time cruisers. It can also be a little controversial. Who do you tip? How much do you tip? And with auto-gratuities do you need to tip at all?I’ve listed 10 common cruise tipping mistakes that are easily avoidable. I know this can be a touchy subject, but no matter your perspective in regards to tipping I hope you can learn a … [Read more...]
MSC Euribia to launch in Copenhagen
Any 'Aqaba Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Adelaide, South Australia Agia Efimia Aigues-Mortes Alicante Ambon Island Amsterdam Anadyr Anchorage, Alaska Ancona Antarctic Peninsula Antwerp Arles Arrecife, Lanzarote Arrecifes Ashdod Athens Auckland Avignon Baden-Baden Bagan Baltimore, … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Launching Their Most Environmentally Friendly Cruise Ship in June
This summer, MSC Cruises will launch their most environmentally friendly cruise ship yet when MSC Euribia is christened in Copenhagen.MSC Euribia will be the final Meraviglia Plus class ship and the first in the class to be powered by LNG. The cruise line currently has one other ship powered by LNG, MSC World Europa. The cruise ship also features state-of-the-art environmental systems including a … [Read more...]
New MSC Cruise Ship to be Named in Copenhagen
MSC Cruises has chosen Copenhagen, Denmark, for the naming ceremony of its newest ship, MSC Euribia. The 6,334-guest ship will be the cruise line’s second vessel powered by LNG, one of the cleanest marine fuels available. MSC Cruises said Denmark was selected for the honor due to the country’s efforts in environmental sustainability. MSC Euribia Ceremony Set for June 8 MSC Cruises will … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises New Sustainable Flagship, MSC Euribia To Launch In Copenhagen
MSC Cruises’ newest and most sustainable ship in its fleet, MSC Euribia, will celebrate its naming ceremony on June 8, 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark!MORE ABOUT MSC EURIBIAMSC Euribia is set to sail on her inaugural season in Northern Europe on June 10, 2023.MSC Euribia will offer 7-night sailings from Kiel, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark, to the stunning Norwegian Fjords, … [Read more...]
7 Easy Ways to Get From the Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral for a Cruise
Of course before you start your cruise, you have to figure out how to get to the ship. One of the most popular cruise ports in the world, Port Canaveral sees millions of passengers sail annually. Whether you want to sail Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian, or Disney, they all offer service from the port. While Port Canaveral is often referred to as “sailing from Orlando,” … [Read more...]
Swan Hellenic announces Godmother of its largest ship yet
Any 'Aqaba Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Adelaide, South Australia Agia Efimia Aigues-Mortes Alicante Ambon Island Amsterdam Anadyr Anchorage, Alaska Ancona Antarctic Peninsula Antwerp Arles Arrecife, Lanzarote Arrecifes Ashdod Athens Auckland Avignon Baden-Baden Bagan Baltimore, … [Read more...]
P&O Cruises Teases Details of New Ship Naming
P&O Cruises’ much-anticipated new ship, Arvia, will be officially named next month, and the cruise line has released the names of top performers who will be hosting the exciting celebration. The ceremony will also be broadcast live, permitting cruise travel fans around the world to get a taste of the tropics and welcome the new ship to the P&O Cruises fleet. Top Performers for Arvia … [Read more...]