TUI Cruises is offering a 15-night Dubai to Greece cruise aboard Mein Schiff 5 in May, 2024, at the tail-end of the 2023/24 cruise season. Mein Schiff 5 will join Mein Schiff 2 in cruising from the region during the season, but while Mein Schiff 2 will homeport in Dubai throughout the season, Mein Schiff 5’s cruise to Greece will be a repositioning voyage between her cruise seasons in Asia and … [Read more...]
VIKAND Partners with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts
Global healthcare specialist VIKAND is partnering with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, to provide its maritime medical expertise in the design and installation ofonboard medical facilities for the launch of Four Seasons new concept in luxury yacht experiences. Four Seasons is bringing the legendary high standards, service and attention-to-detail of the … [Read more...]
Singapore Dry Dock Nearing End for P&O Cruise Ship
Pacific Encounter, a cruise ship from P&O Cruises Australia, has almost completed its dry dock in Singapore and will soon re-enter service with two exciting new attractions. The cruise line shared some images from the dry dock, showing a clean and almost new-looking Pacific Encounter. The Grand-class cruise ship will resume regular service on February 25, with a repositionings cruise … [Read more...]
New cruise line launched from Russia’s Sochi port to Egypt
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Resorts World Cruises Adds Kaohsiung as New Destination and Homeport for Taiwanese Passengers. Offering Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao passengers 2 and 3-night cruises with extensions on land
On 13 January, Resorts World Cruises announced Resorts World One will commence high seas cruises from Hong Kong, starting 10 March 2023. With Taiwan lifting all travel restrictions on Hong Kong and Macao residents, Resorts World Cruises is pleased to add Kaohsiung as a destination. Beginning 2 April 2023, the Resorts World One will sail from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung offering 4-day/3-night cruises … [Read more...]
Seydisfjordur, Iceland, looks forward to even more calls
Seydisfjordur is expecting 114 calls this year, compared to 74 in 2022. Of these 21 were first time calls from ships such as Viking Saturn, Seabourn Ovation, AIDAsol, Jewel of the Seas, Celebrity Silhouette and Sylvia Earle. This is the highest number of calls the Icelandic port has had to date, says Adalheidur Borgporsdottir, marketing director Ports of Mulathing, who attributes a part of the … [Read more...]
Sixthman announces “Cayamo: A Journey Through Song 2024” featuring Lyle Lovett, The Mavericks, Lucius, Sunny War and more
Sixthman have announced the 16th voyage of its world-famous Cayamo: “A Journey Through Song”, an unparalleled seven-night musical adventure sailing March 1-8, 2024 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Oranjestad, Aruba aboard the magnificent Norwegian Pearl. First Round Pre-sale Signups are available now through Sunday, February 26 at 11:59 pm (ET); Pre-sale Signups conclude … [Read more...]
Riviera River Cruises Updates Group Booking Policy. Special webinar on group bookings on Tuesday, March 21
Riviera River Cruises has updated its group booking policy to make it easier to receive a free tour conductor bed. Now, receive a free tour conductor bed after seven guests are booked as part of a group, instead of a free bed after 10 guests are booked. The group booking policy still includes a maximum of four free tour conductor beds. Riviera will hold a special webinar on group bookings on … [Read more...]
Carnival Gratuities (Tips): Full Guide to Cost & How They Work
Gratuity charges. Like death and taxes, it’s something that cruise passengers simply can’t avoid. But it does help take the sting out of the payment — which can be hundreds of dollars for a cruise — when you understand what they are and how they work. Gratuities — also known as service charges — can add on hundreds to your Carnival cruise. It helps to know … [Read more...]
“Le Commandant Charcot”, Ponant, completes a semi-tour of the southern continent: an unparalleled voyage of exploration
On 14 February 2023, PONANT has completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot. One of the most unique expeditions in the world. In all the exploration covered 6,500 nautical miles on a truly unique and extraordinary voyage. After 28 days, 22 of which were beyond the Antarctic Circle, the world’s only luxury … [Read more...]
I saved $100 by letting Royal Caribbean choose my cruise ship cabin location, and I would let them do it again
On my recent Symphony of the Seas cruise, I decided to book a guarantee cabin and let Royal Caribbean assign my stateroom closer to the sail date. I saved $100 by doing so and would let them choose my cabin again in the future! I booked an interior guarantee for less than choosing my stateroom at the time of booking. When I received my cabin assignment, I was pleasantly surprised to learn … [Read more...]
Experiencing “HELENE FISCHER – LIVE 2023“ with AIDA Cruises. AIDA fans can look forward to great competitions and unforgettable concert experiences as a part of the cooperation
Helene Fischer, Europe’s most successful live artist is going on a big tour again this year. In exactly one month, on March 21, 2023, the big tour “HELENE FISCHER – LIVE 2023” will start in Bremen. As official partner, AIDA Cruises will accompany the exceptional artist on a total of 70 arena concerts through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In the brand-new live production, newly developed … [Read more...]
Spring Flowers, Summer Festivals and Royal Princess Debut Highlight Princess Cruises’ 2024 Japan Season
The lure of Japan is calling with its ancient temples, cherry blossoms, modern cityscapes and vibrant cuisine with the newly released 2024 Japan cruise season on sale now from Princess Cruises. New for 2024, Royal Princess makes her Japan debut and marks the first Royal-Class ship to sail in the region. The series of cruises offers many opportunities to view the magnificent spring flowers, as … [Read more...]
A Preview of the Silver Anniversary at Sea Shimmering Seas Merchandise Collection
Part of Disney Cruise Line’s Silver Anniversary at Sea voyages will include commemorative merchandise. The 25th Anniversary voyages will be sailing this summer across the fleet and will include an all new, Shimmering Seas Collection of merchandise. The commemorative line of merchandise features a new signature color inspired by the magical glow of sunshine reflecting upon turquoise waters – light … [Read more...]
10 Biggest Differences Between Carnival and Royal Caribbean
When comparing a Carnival vs Royal Caribbean cruise many will ask which one is better. But the answer depends heavily on your own personal taste and what you want out of your vacation.I’ve heard it said that you should choose Carnival if you want to party and have fun, and choose Royal Caribbean if you want to play like you’re a child but still feel sophisticated. But are these generalizations … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Details 2024 Japan Itineraries
Princess Cruises will return to Japan in 2024 with a spring and summer series of voyages roundtrip from Tokyo aboard Diamond Princess. The line also unveiled a new cruise itinerary that includes a North Pacific crossing from Tokyo on Royal Princess, making her the first Royal-class ship to operate in the region. Diamond Princess Homeporting in Tokyo Princess Cruises is about to begin … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Unveils Plans for New Cruise Terminal
Costa Rica is preparing to unveil a new cruise terminal in Puerto Limón, promising visitors an experience they will never forget. Puerto Limón, situated on the Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica, has long been a favorite destination for cruise passengers, although facilities were somewhat lacking. The terminal’s exterior will undergo a significant redesign. At the same time, investments … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Visits Japan In 2024
Japan, the island country known for stunning cherry blossom trees, ancient Buddhist temples, and unique traditional culture, is the newly released destination aboard Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess!In 2024, set sail on the first Royal-Class ship to this region and see spring flowers, try the vibrant cuisine, and join in four summer festivals!“Japan has been a popular homeport and destination … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Rolls Out Add-Ons to All-Inclusive Packages
Princess Cruises has rolled out add-ons to their all-inclusive packages that are now available on their 15 cruise ships.Princess Cruises has enhanced their two packages that help make their cruises nearly all-inclusive. Princess Plus and Princess Premier can be added to cruise fares offering savings up to 66% on extras that are normally purchased on board. A breakdown of these two packages … [Read more...]
Top 10 Symphony of the Seas hidden secrets
Like all Oasis Class ships, Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas offers passengers seemingly endless activities to choose from.As the second largest cruise ship in the world (only behind Wonder of the Seas), it is hard not to love everything Symphony of the Seas has to offer. You can spend your day relaxing by one of four pools, ice skating, eating at one of 20 dining venues, zip lining … [Read more...]