BOAT CRUISES TRIPS NEWS

American Cruise Lines, known for its smaller ships that can take passengers into U.S. coastal and river areas where larger cruise ships can’t fit, soon will be cruising on Charlotte Harbor where tenders, smaller boats that take passengers and crew ashore, will bring them to Punta Gorda. Sean Doherty, tourism director for Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach and the Charlotte Harbor Gulf islands, made the … [Read more...]

Much of Oneil Khosa’s career has involved the ocean. He was first officer of Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, which in 2000 was the world’s largest passenger ship. He served as CEO of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and continued as such when the cruise line rebranded as Margaritaville at Sea in May 2022. His latest venture, however, is on dry land. Full story A former cruise executive is … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has recently decided to alter a 9-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Serenade of the Seas, replacing it with a 5-day Western Caribbean itinerary. This decision has led to a significant change for guests looking forward to the original journey, set to depart on September 13, 2024. The change has been made so the cruise line can accommodate a charter sailing. While unfortunate … [Read more...]

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“First of all, to be a green port means being aware of the environment and understanding that we have a great ethical responsibility for the protection of our marine and terrestrial environment.” “The EU is leading European ports in finding different environmental solutions with a great deal of provisions, such as the Green Deal and the Fit for 55. At the moment European ports already have a lot … [Read more...]

The price to eat at a few of Royal Caribbean's extra cost restaurants appears to have gone up recently.Specialty restaurants are an optional add-on passengers can indulge in that is not included with a Royal Caribbean cruise.Depending on the restaurant, there could be a cover charge to dine there that includes all the food, or a la carte pricing.Read more: Food on a Royal Caribbean cruiseIt … [Read more...]

Viking today (Aug. 19, 2023) named its newest river ship, the Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The ship’s ceremonial godfather, Richard Riveire, designer of Viking’s award-winning river, ocean and expedition vessels and founding Principal of internationally acclaimed interior design firm Rottet Studio, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—an … [Read more...]

Guests aboard Carnival Celebration will be enjoying a modified itinerary this week that will keep them out of the path of Tropical Storm Franklin, which has formed in the southern Caribbean and is turning north toward Hispaniola. The Carnival flagship will still be visiting all the planned ports of call, but in the reverse order and with slightly modified port times to remain well away from the … [Read more...]

In the maritime world, abbreviations and acronyms differentiate various types of ships. These abbreviations make it easier to know which kind of ship is being discussed and can reflect a ship’s purpose, historical significance, or even which country it belongs to. Today, we are going to answer what SS stands for on ships. Not only will we provide an answer and explain the historical … [Read more...]

Holland America Line’s New 28-Day Legendary Voyage in 2025 is an Epic Exploration of Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic Circle The ‘Arctic Circle Crossing’ includes four maiden calls in Greenland, a trip to the North Cape, and extensive scenic cruising From trending travel destinations to seldom-visited locales, Holland America Line’s new 28-day “Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland & … [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...]

Royal Caribbean has quietly increased prices at its Portside BBQ joint, an a-la-carte casual dining option available exclusively onboard Oasis of the Seas. According to guests reporting from menus onboard, prices have increased as much as 40% or higher depending on the menu item. Portside BBQ Prices Increase Dramatically Guests onboard Oasis of the Seas have spotted significant price … [Read more...]

With Tropical Storm Franklin steadily advancing towards the island of Hispaniola, urgent preparations are being made to mitigate the storm’s impact. Two cruise ports in Puerto Plata are temporarily suspending operations, and ships scheduled to arrive on Tuesday have been redirected. Both Carnival Celebration and MSC Seascape have adjusted course and are now heading south on revised … [Read more...]

Nassau Cruise Port continues with its four-year project to upgrade the facilities in the port, a substantial revitalization project that began in late 2019. Two large-format LED video displays have been installed as part of stage 2 of the $300 million project, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, following the completion of stage one on May 27, 2023. The screens use state-of-the-art … [Read more...]

I’m a tad biased when it comes to cruising.  I think it’s just about the best vacation you can take, both in terms of value and experience.But that doesn’t mean that everyone will have an incredible vacation.   The truth of the matter is that unexpected things will happen on any vacation, and some of these are out of your control. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever While I like to focus on … [Read more...]

When you begin thinking about what kind of cruise you want to take, you have to decide if you want one that is port intensive or one with more sea days in between stops. Depending on what type of traveler you are, you may find sea days to be boring, especially if you have two or three in a row. Some people would rather spend their vacation time in a new place each day than lounging on the … [Read more...]

From trending travel destinations to seldom-visited locales, Holland America Line’s new 28-day “Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland & Iceland” is a Legendary Voyage to Greenland, Iceland and Norway. Departing June 29, 2025, aboard Nieuw Statendam, the journey is inspired by the routes of Norse explorer Erik the Red who founded the first European settlement in Greenland. Full story Holland … [Read more...]

Cunard is launching a new limited-time promotion offering 10 percent off selected 2024 voyages. The promotion runs from August 24, 2023 until September 4, 2023, and is valid for cruises onboard the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne. Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales at Cunard, said: “We are very excited to be providing agents with great offers … [Read more...]

Guests aboard an upcoming Holland America Line Legendary Voyages cruise that sails within the Arctic Circle will traverse the routes of Erik the Red, the Norse explorer who was first to settle Greenland. The new itinerary debuts in 2025 and features port calls in five countries. Nieuw Statendam to Sail 28-Day Northern Voyage Holland America Line has unveiled an itinerary that its Nieuw … [Read more...]