Holland America Line — the cruise line synonymous with having iconic advertorial posters back in the golden age of cruising — is asking fans to get creative and design a unique brand poster commemorating its 150th Anniversary. The premium cruise line is celebrating its sesquicentennial birthday April 18, 2023, and the prize for designing the winning poster is a seven-day Alaska cruise for two in … [Read more...]
Poseidon Expeditions Opens Reservations For 2024-2025 Arctic and Antarctic Seasons: “Super” Early Booking Savings through May 31, 2023
Poseidon Expeditions, which focuses on remote polar cruise exploration in the high latitudes, has opened reservations for May 2024 through September 2024 cruises in the Arctic and October 2024 through February 2025 departures in the Antarctic, all aboard the 114-passenger Sea Spirit. All-new “super” early booking rates are available through the end of May 2023 for all Arctic and Antarctic cruises … [Read more...]
COSTA GROUP AND PROMAN PARTNER UP TO TACKLE DECARBONISATION OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY
Costa Group, part of Carnival Corporation and cruise operator of both Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises, and Proman, an industry-leading methanol producer, are teaming up to reduce carbon across the cruise industry. The two companies have signed an MOU to push for further implementation of methanol as the primary marine cruise for the entire cruising industry. This groundbreaking … [Read more...]
Cruise Lines Move on Decarbonisation of the Cruise Industry
Costa Group, the unit of Carnival Corporation that operates Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises, signed an MOU with a Switzerland-based methanol producer that the two companies say will spur the use of methanol as a clean fuel for the cruise industry. The move is in line with other major cruise companies that have committed to developing methanol fuel as a path toward becoming carbon neutral. … [Read more...]
Worth It? 15+ Questions & Answers About the Carnival CHEERS! Drink Package
If you’re taking a cruise aboard a Carnival ship, then chances are that you’ve seen mention of the CHEERS! beverage package. And you’re likely wondering if it’s worth the money. Carnival’s drink package — CHEERS! — makes it easy to enjoy yourself on the ship. For one set daily price you get just about any drink included. Put simply, this package is an … [Read more...]
Ovation of the Seas 19-night Transpacific Cruise Compass – October 9, 2022
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Allure of the Seas 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise Compass – February 12, 2023
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Carnival Cruise Line Gets Strict With New Message for Passengers
Carnival Cruise Line shared a new video message from its President, Christine Duffy, addressing the issue of inappropriate behavior on board its ships, just in time before Spring Break and the Summer Holidays. The video highlights the steps the cruise line takes to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation for guests, including updated security procedures, additional crew training, and … [Read more...]
Ovation of the Seas 10-night South Pacific Cruise Compass – November 16, 2022
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Ovation of the Seas 11-night New Zealand Cruise Compass – November 26, 2022
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Royal Caribbean Reveals Short CARIBBEAN gETAWAYS IN 2024 AND 2025
Weekend getaways just got easier!Royal Caribbean International has revealed a list of short Caribbean cruises in 2024 – 2025 that will sail to tropical destinations for the ultimate weekend getaway. Grab your friends and family and get excited for a nice treat after a long week!MORE ABOUT THE DESTINATIONSVacationers can expect visits to a wide range of sun-soaked destinations. Some locations … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Awards Service Dog Top Loyalty Club Status
Carnival Cruise Line has a new member in the top ranks of its loyalty club – a retired U.S. Army service dog named Sarge.Last week aboard Carnival Celebration, Sarge reached Diamond status of the Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) Club – though in this case, the “P” could also stand for “pooch.” The 14-year-old Belgian Malinois just completed his 55th cruise and was honored for spending more than … [Read more...]
Celebrity Ships Become First Star-Rated Resorts at Sea
CELEBRITY CRUISES BECOMES THE FIRST CRUISE LINE TO EVER EARN THE COVETED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE STARS Ships Recognized in a League of Their Own as “Resorts at Sea,” in a Brand-New Ocean Cruise Ratings Category Celebrity Cruises, the brand that revolutionized the cruising industry with its fleet of Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, is once again raising the bar. The cruise line … [Read more...]
Variety Cruises’ boss on why small ships are the future of the cruise industry
Variety Cruises' CEO has a big vision for his company. Credit: Variety Cruises Kaye Holland meets Filippos Venetopoulos, the dynamic CEO of Variety Cruises who is on a mission to create a better world at sea I’m a couple of minutes late for my Zoom interview with Filippos Venetopoulos – who took over the Greece-based, family business Variety Cruises, in July 2021.Despite endless online … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: 5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego – January 23, 2023
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego. The Disney Wonder set sail from San Diego, California on January 23, 2023. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. The Cruise Director during the sailing was Stephen Cloete. <img … [Read more...]
What to wear on a cruise that works for all dress codes
Knowing what to pack for your upcoming cruise can be stressful, especially if you’re a first-time cruiser with Royal Caribbean. From beach days to formal night, there’s a lot to consider when you're packing for your cruise vacation. For example, you’ll need to consider where your cruise is sailing to, as certain destinations will have different weather and climates. Also, you’ll want to … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Expands Short Cruise Offerings
Cruise lovers looking for a quick getaway will have more options than ever, with eight Royal Caribbean ships offering shorter itineraries in 2024 and 2025, with a variety of homeports, destinations, and departure days to choose from. This gives travelers a broad range of experiences to enjoy and different ships to explore, with amplified venues and all the amazing adventure Royal Caribbean is … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Short Caribbean Getaways in 2024-2025
ROYAL CARIBBEAN BRINGS ULTIMATE ADVENTURES TO SHORT CARIBBEAN GETAWAYS IN 2024-25 Eight Action-Packed Ships Set Sail on a Season of Unforgettable Short Getaways Weekend and midweek getaways just got bolder. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the lineup of short Caribbean cruises, featuring eight action-packed ships sailing to tropical, vibrant destinations … [Read more...]
Cruise Line’s 800 Day Cruise Will Spend 1-7 Days in Each Port
A cruise line’s 27 month cruise will spend 540 days in port with the cruise ship spending up to a week at time in each port. The cruise will also be adults only as passengers will need to be 18 years and older to sail. Victoria Cruises Line is offering the opportunity of a lifetime with a 27 month cruise around the world that will depart from Ft. Lauderdale in May 2023. The cruise ship … [Read more...]
12 Cruise Ship Cabins to Avoid
The worst cabins on cruise ships are the ones that won’t suit your needs. One cruiser’s horrible cabin experience might be another’s best vacation ever. Individual tastes have a lot to do with what makes a cruise cabin the perfect fit for each travel style and budget. However, there are some general cruise ship cabin types to avoid if you are picky about slamming doors, lack of views, or dance … [Read more...]