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After a fun cruise vacation, many passengers will look for a meaningful souvenir to help them remember the experience. This might come in the form of a refrigerator magnet, a shirt or hoodie, ornaments, or even jewelry.  But for avid Carnival cruisers, ceramic models of the brand’s more than 25 ships are particularly popular – with the Fun Shops on each ship usually selling a mini replica … [Read More...]

This week, Disney Auditions put out a casting call searching for mainstage vocalists and dancers to be part of the opening cast aboard the Disney Destiny with auditions occurring in New York. These are the New York auditions mentioned in the previous Disney Destiny casting calls from earlier this month. According to the casting notice, rehearsals are expected to begin mid-2025, followed by an … [Read More...]

Certain nights of your Royal Caribbean cruise will have a theme to them, and you might want to pack your suitcase accordingly.Each night of your Royal Caribbean cruise will typically feature a unique theme or attire suggestion. These themed nights create a vibrant, fun atmosphere onboard and help set the tone for the night. Picture a Caribbean-style celebration, a Greek toga party or a throwback … [Read More...]

Trip log, day four. Grand Cayman.7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney TreasureDecember 31, 2024 Guests Ashore: 10:30 am Guests Onboard: 5:30 pmPersonal Navigator – Day 4 <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" data-attachment-id="70902" … [Read More...]

After a town council’s 5-0 vote, cruise ships with more than 50 passengers are no longer allowed to visit a port in Maine.  With this tight restriction, it’s not just a ban on large cruise ships but essentially all cruise ships. The Belfast City Council stated that cruise ships blocking the channel was a major concern.  Additionally, the tour buses needed to transfer passengers into … [Read More...]

Yes, you can get married on a cruise ship. There are many reasons why you might want to do so — but also some downsides to a cruise ship wedding, and things you’ll want to take into consideration while planning, to ensure your nuptials go off without a hitch. Here’s what you need to know. In this Article: What to Expect From a Cruise Ship Wedding I’ve seen many a wedding taking place on a … [Read More...]

It isn’t too often that a cruise ship that is more than 20 years old gets to make a maiden visit to a port of call she has never seen before. That is just what Carnival Spirit was able to do on Friday, January 24, 2025, however, with her very first ever visit to Curacao. The ship departed from Mobile, Alabama on a 12-night Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys sailing on Saturday, January 18, … [Read More...]

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 Source: … [Read More...]

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...]

Like other cruise vacations, prices on Alaskan cruises go up and down each year. To help you budget your trip, I’ve researched prices for the upcoming Alaska cruise season and found that the cost of an Alaska cruise in 2025 will range from $600 to $10,000 per person. This considerable price variation depends on several key factors, which we will cover in this article. Let me take you through … [Read More...]