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Port Everglades had a homecoming ceremony for the newest Celebrity Cruises ship, Celebrity Ascent, as the vessel begins homeporting from the booming South Florida cruise port. The ceremony included a plaque-and-key presentation and other traditions to welcome the ship and cement goodwill between authorities and executives to ensure good sailing for the vessel. Celebrity Ascent Welcomed to … [Read more...]

Galveston Wharves is gearing up for a record-breaking 2024, with more passengers and ships sailing from the port than ever. The projected numbers were revealed in the budget meeting held by the port authorities on November 28. The budget projects operating revenues of more than 70 million USD. ​The robust financial outlook sets the stage for significant expansions and enhancements across the … [Read more...]

Melbourne, once a bustling hub for cruising, is facing a significant shift as two cruise lines, Princess Cruises and Cunard, announce their withdrawal from the city’s ports starting in 2025.  This decision, a response to Ports Victoria’s recent hike in port charges, is concerning for the local tourism industry as together, the two cruise lines have around 40 calls scheduled each … [Read more...]

Celebrity Ascent is the newest cruise ship to debut in the Edge class of ships, and it's name implies it's in a position to move up the ranks of the ships the preceded it.The fourth in a series of five ships, Ascent is a bit bigger than the first two Edge Class ships (Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex).  She's 20 meters longer and a deck taller.There are 179 more cabins on Ascent than on … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has released the first images of the 2024 loyalty pins, collectible gifts given to Gold, Platinum, and Diamond level members of the cruise line’s “Very Important Fun Person” loyalty club. The designs are quite a departure from the look of the pins in recent years, with a simpler style that evokes the ocean while highlighting the classic Carnival whale tail. New Loyalty … [Read more...]

While Gerry has a second chance at love on The Golden Bachelor, Azamara guests can embark on their own journey to meet “the one” and seek new adventures. ABC’s The Golden Bachelor is proving that seniors are full of life as ever, as the 72-year-old lead Gerry Turner captures the hearts of the show’s participants as well as millions of viewers across America. … [Read more...]

European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, celebrated its fifth birthday with a special anniversary cruise. Key national and international partners gathered on VIVA ONE, VIVA Cruises’ very first build ship, and looked back on the impressive company history – and its plans for the future. The beginnings“It started with an idea and a dream”, recalls Arno Reitsma. In 2017, the CEO of VIVA … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new debarkation procedure using the Carnival Hub app, with the hopes that it will help streamline the process and minimize crowds while still giving guests plenty of options for how they choose to leave the ship at the end of their cruise vacation. Luggage Tag Distribution to Change In an effort to further smooth the debarkation process, Carnival Cruise Line … [Read more...]

Holland America Line’s Black Friday booking incentives have again set impressive new records, with double-digit increases in booking volume not only for the single shopping day but also for the holiday weekend, through Cyber Monday. It was the second consecutive year of substantial gains, and again eclipsed holiday sales of the pre-pandemic years. In a sure sign that the cruise industry’s … [Read more...]

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today welcomed Australia’s National Sustainability Framework announced by Commonwealth, State and Territory tourism ministers, and its vision for Australia to be a world leader in sustainable tourism. CLIA Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz said the Framework would provide an important foundation for Australia’s tourism economy, allowing it to … [Read more...]

Small-ship cruise line Sail Croatia has launched four new yoga-themed cruises for 2024, combining the best of the Dalmatian coastline with mindful activities for the body and soul. Highlights of this cruise will include the opportunity to participate in sunset yoga overlooking Mljet National Park and yoga in a vineyard on the UNESCO Stari Grad Plain, followed by a traditional dinner and wine … [Read more...]

UnCruise Adventures announces the addition of Monica Sagisi as its new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Capitalizing on recent upticks in adventure vacation travel, UnCruise Adventures welcomes Ms. Sagisi to its executive team. She brings long term expedition cruising experience to the company’s sales and marketing departments, including over a decade at Paul Gauguin Cruises. Her background … [Read more...]

Celestyal has added three new countries and six new ports for its 2024 and 2025 seasons. The three new countries include Croatia, Montenegro and Italy. The six new ports include Kefalonia, Katakolo and Corfu in Greece; Dubrovnik in Croatia; Kotor in Montenegro and Bari in Italy. Celestyal Journey will commence its season on March 2, 2024 with a new seven-night “Heavenly Adriatic” cruise will … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today (Nov. 28, 2023), celebrated the christening of Norwegian Viva, the Company’s highly anticipated newest vessel and the second ship in the award-winning Prima Class. “To christen Norwegian Viva in Miami is incredibly special to many of us at NCL, not only because Miami is our hometown, but also because we can share this moment with our local family and friends,” … [Read more...]

For the second year in a row, Holland America Line’s Black Friday booking volumes broke a record high for the shopping holiday in the United States, with volume for the day more than 20% higher than last year’s record high and 23% higher for the period from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The trend was especially noticeable with guests planning summer vacations in 2024, with bookings for … [Read more...]

A number of guests booked aboard Quantum of the Seas were denied boarding in Brisbane, Australia through no fault of their own. The cruise line had overbooked guarantee staterooms, and without available cabins, several guests were denied boarding and left behind as the ship set sail on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Quantum of the Seas Overbooked Several guests hoping to set sail with … [Read more...]

What is it like to stay in the cheapest stateroom on Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas?I just got back from sailing on a 7-Night Mediterranean cruise, starting in Athens, Greece, and ending in Barcelona, Spain.Enchantment of the Seas is an older, smaller Vision Class ship, first launched in 1996.Enchantment was the last Royal Caribbean cruise ship to be lengthened, which is when they … [Read more...]

The newest Norwegian Cruise Line ship and second in the award-winning Prima class, Norwegian Viva, has been officially christened in a glittering ceremony with both modern and traditional elements in Miami, Florida on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The event also included paying homage to the cruise line’s history and dedicating a new installation at the Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal in … [Read more...]

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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...]