One of the few cruise lines that still permits guests to smoke on their stateroom balconies is ending that practice, and likewise is changing what areas onboard its vessels where guests can smoke or vape. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has updated the smoking policies on its website, listing where guests will be able to smoke after the new policy takes effect on April 1, 2025. Changes to Smoking … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adds Summer Season Pass So You Can Work From the Ship
Virgin Voyages, an adults only cruise line, has launched a new Scarlet Summer Season Pass so you can “Work From Home” on one of their cruise ships for a month. The Scarlet Summer Season Pass combines four cruises in the Mediterranean into one long voyage between June and September 2024. Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder, said, “I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to do my work from … [Read more...]
Danish Port Celebrates Rise in Cruise Ship Calls
The Port of Copenhagen, famous for its maritime heritage and its environment-friendly policies, is marking a robust cruise tourism recovery with an enviable rise in cruise ship calls. Known as the gateway to the Baltic Sea and the North Atlantic, the port operates three cruise terminals at Ocean Quay, and is close to the city center and Copenhagen Airport. Copenhagen Welcomed Nearly 300 … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys Partners With Perfumer Alberto Morillas For Signature Scent
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Teenage boy medically evacuated from MSC Splendida off Richard’s Bay
NSRI Richards Bay duty crew have evacuated an 18-year-old male passenger from MSC Splendida off the coast of Richards Bay following a medical emergency. NSRI Richards Bay duty crew were activated after the ship’s doctor, in consultation healthcare teams ashore, requested that the passenger be medically evacuated due to an injury sustained … [Read more...]
Marvel Day at Sea Returning in Early 2025 Aboard the Disney Dream
Today, Disney Cruise Line announced Marvel Day at Sea will return to the Disney Dream in 2025! Setting sail January through early March from Fort Lauderdale, this spectacular day at sea combines the fun and relaxation of a Disney cruise vacation with a thrilling extravaganza with fan-favorite Marvel Characters! <img fetchpriority="high" … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Announces Spring Savings With Onboard Credit
For travelers scrambling to book the perfect vacation for Easter or Spring break, one cruise line has some good news. Holland America is slashing prices and offering generous onboard credits for last minute getaways to destinations all over the world, from Alaska to Northern Europe, and all the way down under to Australia and New Zealand. Almost 100 Cruises Discounted in Holland America’s … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Cracking Down on Mobility Scooters
Carnival Cruise Line has begun reaching out to guests booked in accessible cabins to alert them to mobility scooter policies onboard, noting that the assistive vehicles must be stored inside the stateroom and may not be stored in corridors or public areas. While the policy has been in place for some time, enforcement is becoming more stringent and guests with larger scooters that cannot be … [Read more...]
New Details Confirmed About Port Cruise Ship Limits
Just days after Bar Harbor, Maine received federal judge approval to limit cruise ship tourists to no more than 1,000 visitors per day, new details have been confirmed about how cruise ships will be handled moving forward into the 2024 summer season and beyond. The Bar Harbor Town Council issued some clarifications in a statement on Wednesday, March 6, addressing items such as when enforcement … [Read more...]
How to plan your day at CocoCay
Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]
Icon of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas
The two newest ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet are Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas. Both ships make an excellent vacation choice, but how do they compare to one another?The most obvious difference between these two ships is that they belong to two different ship classes. All Royal Caribbean cruise ships belong to one of seven classes of ships, each of which has a varied layout and diverse … [Read more...]
Celebrity Summit Sails the Caribbean
Embarking on a cruise to the Caribbean is a popular choice for travelers looking for a relaxing getaway. Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit offers a great way to experience the Caribbean with its premium amenities and memorable experiences. Whether you want to relax on deck, explore new islands, or enjoy delicious food and entertainment, Celebrity Summit is a top choice for your Caribbean … [Read more...]
Carnival Jubilee Bars Guide With Menus and Drink Prices
When it comes to enjoying a drink, Carnival Jubilee offers cruisers a variety of bars and lounges to make good use of their drink packages. Not sure where to start? We have just returned from a seven day cruise on the ship and have put together our Carnival Jubilee Bars Guide. Our bar guide includes all of bar menus and drink prices to help you make the difficult decisions, like which … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Offering Last Minute Deals on 11 Cruise Ships
Royal Caribbean’s latest two day “Going, Going, Going” sale has last minute cruises marked down on 11 cruise ships. Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line and each week they offer a two day sale on last minute cruises. This week’s sale includes 11 of their award winning cruise ships that visit the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Hawaii and Alaska. The cruises depart between now and early … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Flowrider: How to surf on a cruise ship
On a Royal Caribbean cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to try boogie boarding or surfing right onboard the ship.Picture yourself standing tall on rushing waves, surfing over a dark blue sea.Royal Caribbean is the only cruise line to offer a surf simulator like this.The FlowRider is a stand-alone surfing simulator with 30,000 gallons of water gushing over a curved surface.Whether you’re an … [Read more...]
Sailing Line’s Flagship Vessel Arrives in The Bahamas
Sea Cloud Cruises’ flagship, Sea Cloud Spirit, makes its inaugural call at Nassau Cruise Port, announcing full-masted immersive cruises for 2025. A New Chapter in Bahamian Sailing Sea Cloud Cruises, an operator of sailing expeditions, celebrated a milestone as its largest and newest ship, Sea Cloud Spirit, made its first call at Nassau Cruise Port. The event, marked by … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Photoshoot to Cause Disembarkation Delay
Silver Nova’s arrival in Fort Lauderdale will be delayed until 11 a.m. on March 15, 2024, due to a special photography event at sea with Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Ascent. Itinerary Change for Group Ship Gathering In an announcement that may affect the travel plans of many, Silversea Cruises has informed passengers … [Read more...]
Company Giving Free Cruise to Test Casino on New Princess Ship
Those who have always wanted to give their unadulterated opinion about what goes on in cruise ship casinos now have the ultimate opportunity to do so. One company is giving away a free cruise with the only condition that they spend hundreds of free dollars in the casino. The competition is for Sun Princess, the Sphere-class cruise ship that set sail at the end of February 2024. This … [Read more...]
T Mariotti unveils methanol dual-fuel cruise ship for Aroya Cruises
T Mariotti has scooped a contract with Aman Group and Cruise Saudi for Aman at Sea – a cruise ship pioneering several firsts. It is the first cruise ship for Aman Group, which has 35 hotels, resorts and branded residents across 20 destinations. T Mariotti chief executive Marco Ghiglione explains it is the “world’s first convergence between an ultra-luxury ship and a private yacht”. He says, … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Photoshoot Sparks Passenger Chaos
Passengers aboard the Silversea Silver Nova have been informed, more than a week in advance, that their disembarkation time in Fort Lauderdale would be delayed by four hours. The reason offered for this change was a photo opportunity with the Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas and the Celebrity Ascent two days before disembarkation. All ships are from the three brands that are part of the Royal … [Read more...]