New York has the only electric solution on the East Coast for idling cruise ships burning toxic diesel fuel, but despite Eric Adams’ commitments, shore power won’t be ready in time. In December, Mayor Eric Adams announced to great fanfare MSC Cruise’s forthcoming year-round operations from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (BCT). The ships, the mayor said, would bring thousands of tourist dollars to … [Read more...]
Cruise ship calls up 50% for Capital Cruising’s Scottish ports. 225,000 passengers from 150 ships to visit Edinburgh, Fife and Dundee this summer
Cruise ship calls in 2023 for Forth Ports’ Capital Cruising business on Scotland’s east coast are set to jump by 50%, with around 150 (2022: 100) cruise ships, carrying an estimated 225,000 passengers, expected to visit Edinburgh, Fife and Dundee this year. The cruise calendar in Scotland traditionally runs between April and October each year and the 2023 season kicks off on 11 April with the … [Read more...]
Discover TUI River Cruises summer 2024 cruises – on sale now…
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Cruise Ship Documentaries You Should Watch
Cruise ship documentaries have become increasingly popular over the years as the golden age of movies and TV has settled in. From Up the Yangtze to Back to the Titanic, these films cover a wide view of how cruise ships have fared on the open seas over time. Many cruise ship documentaries are now streaming on mainstream TV channels such as Peacock, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video. In This … [Read more...]
John Stamos To Join The Beach Boys And Sixthman For The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise, Presented By Club Kokomo Spirits
The Beach Boys and Sixthman, have announced award-winning actor/musician John Stamos will be joining his good friends as a special guest aboard Norwegian Pearl sailing March 3-8, 2023 from Miami. Next month’s second sailing of The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise, is presented by Club Kokomo Spirits and sailing March 3-8, 2023 from Miami, FL to Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico aboard … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Will Become First to Implement Starlink Fleetwide
American Queen Voyages, is following several other cruise lines by upgrading its entire fleet of seven vessels with SpaceX Starlink Maritime, a satellite-based internet service that provides fast, reliable, and global internet coverage for ships worldwide. The company aims to provide its guests with the best internet access while cruising through North America. American Queen Voyages will … [Read more...]
I cruise almost every weekend: here's my walking tour of Nassau
Nassau is one of the world’s busiest cruise ports. It’s a common port on short Caribbean cruise itineraries, offering gorgeous beaches, tasty cuisine, and centuries of history to discover.However, it can be challenging to figure out the best things to do in Nassau. Some passengers may spend $100 or more on shore excursions whereas others may opt to spend the day on their cruise ship instead of … [Read more...]
Invitation to our readers to contribute to an R&D project to improve future cruise experience (Cruisebusiness.com)
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Adora Cruises Joins Hands with Mahua FunAge
Adora Cruises announced a cooperation with the comedy and drama production company Kaixinmahua Cultural Tourism Development Co. (“Mahua FunAge”), to create the country’s first live comedy theater at sea. Mahua FunAge will present two comedy-drama shows aboard Adora cruise ships, one at the main stage, a grand theater with 975 seats, and the other in a bar setting which will provide guests with an … [Read more...]
Scotland Ports See Huge Jump In Cruise Ship Calls
Edinburgh, Dundee and other eastern Scotland destinations are gearing up for a robust cruise season that will see a 50% spike in port calls in 2023, UK port operator Capital Cruising announced. The April to October cruise season in Scotland will begin April 11 with a port call from Viking Ocean Cruises’ 930-guest Viking Venus at the Newhaven anchorage near Port Leith, the port for Edinburgh. … [Read more...]
Florida Port Adding Shore Power to 8 Cruise Ship Terminals
Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports in the country, has announced plans to add shore power to eight cruise ship terminals. The project will cost $20 million per terminal and is a cooperation between Florida Power & Light and Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, and Disney Cruise Line. Construction is expected to start next year and be completed in 2027. The project … [Read more...]
Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program info, tips & secrets
Royal Caribbean has a program of rewards for anyone that cruises multiple times with them that acts as their customer loyalty program.The Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Society is an exclusive program designed to reward dedicated Royal Caribbean cruise guests. By signing up, members can enjoy exclusive benefits on future cruises such as priority check-in, onboard discounts, and even … [Read more...]
Cruise Ships Return to the Philippines after Three-Year Hiatus
It’s been three years since cruise ships last sailed to the Philippines, but the wait is finally over as the first cruise ships have arrived in the country. Seabourn Encore had the honor of being the first cruise ship to visit the tropical paradise of Puerto Princessa in Palawan. In the coming days, cruise ships from Silversea will also visit Bohol and Illocos Sur. The return of cruise … [Read more...]
U.S. Port Will Have a Large Cruise Ship Visit for the First Time in 2024
For the first time ever, a major cruise line will visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle in 2024 when Princess Cruises visits the region on two ships.Princess Cruises will call on Yorktown, Virginia and Virginia’s Historic Triangle next year and will become the first major cruise line to visit the area. The visits will highlight opportunities to experience Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown in … [Read more...]
Another Complete Itinerary Change for Royal Caribbean Ship
Due to the forecast track and intensity of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, another Royal Caribbean International ship has completely diverted from its planned itinerary this week. Ovation of the Seas is now sailing an 8-night cruise with just a single port of call rather than the originally scheduled three ports for what was to have been a South Pacific cruise, but guests are being compensated and … [Read more...]
Why Explora Journeys is best for foodies – including exclusive recipes
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Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff
On August 13, 2021, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff created Cruise and Travel, the series that takes viewers to new destinations around the world through a storytelling journey. Panoff has visited Alaska, Antarctica, The USVI, Israel, New England, Canada, St. Kitts, Tahiti, and St. Maarten throughout the series. Viewers will get a glimpse of these locations from a different perspective.Our … [Read more...]
Cruising over 60? Here are the top 10 reasons you should give it a try
Royal Caribbean cruises are designed for all ages, but they can be especially well-suited for cruisers over 60. Cruising is flexible, easy-to-plan, and offers an incredible value, so it’s no surprise that it’s a popular vacation choice for passengers aged 60 and older.Royal Caribbean Blog reader Brad Whitaker recently shared with us his experience cruising over the age of 60 and why he recommends … [Read more...]
Deaths, Injuries on Antarctica Cruises Prompt Military Investigation
U.S. Coast Guard Activities Europe and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in cooperation with other international authorities, have launched investigations into multiple marine casualties that occurred in the course of Antarctica cruises late last year.The series of incidents—in which four U.S. citizens perished and others were injured while sailing on foreign-flagged cruise ships in … [Read more...]
Is Thrill Waterpark on CocoCay Worth It? Pricing at $161 Per Person Seen
Anyone who reads Cruzely knows that we are big fans of CocoCay. The Royal Caribbean private island recently underwent a $250 million renovation (opening up as a revamped destination in 2019) that took it from a sleepy spot in the Bahamas to a complete destination. Visit today and you’ll find everything from white sand beaches to the Caribbean’s largest pool to ziplines, … [Read more...]