With a bit of planning, there are many ways to save money on your first cruise. Consider these strategies to reduce the costs before and during your vacation voyage. In This Article… Shop for a “better than advertised” Price We have all seen those glamourous advertisements online, on the television and in print with gorgeous ships, happy travelers and stunningly low prices. Simply stated, … [Read more...]
Port Tampa Bay Introduces New Tool to Help Cruise Guests Make Most of Time in Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay has released a new tool to help cruise guests make the most of their time in Tampa Bay before and after their cruise. The Port Tampa Bay Cruise App is a web-based platform that directs guests toward points of interest in the area. The app locates restaurants, shops, breweries, and entertainment within walking distance of the port’s three cruise terminals. Guests can set a timer … [Read more...]
Propulsion Issues Force Port Change for Holland America Ship
Guests booked to sail next week aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam have been notified of an itinerary change that involves a port swap and slightly less time in the replacement port due to an engine issue that limits the ship’s speed. The safety of the vessel is not impacted, and guests are being provided with compensation for the change. Nieuw Amsterdam Itinerary Change The … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages to Debut Special Edition Jennifer Lopez Cruise
Virgin Voyages has announced an extraordinary one-time voyage sailing out of Miami from April 14 to April 19, created in collaboration with their Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer, Jennifer Lopez, and her organization, Limitless Labs. The ‘Limitless’ voyage is designed to celebrate women making a difference in business and the world and features a range of exclusive JLo-inspired … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 20-night Cultural Adriatic Discovery as part of new 2024-25 programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have unveiled a brand new 20-night cultural exploration of the Adriatic and Mediterranean from their upcoming 2024-25 programme. Setting sail on 30th May 2024, guests on board Borealis will have the chance to enjoy the cultural and historical gems of the region and soak up the remarkable landscapes, local culture and traditions of these fascinating Mediterranean and … [Read more...]
Pink Valentine with AIDA Cruises. Short time out and big feelings on the AIDA ships
AIDA celebrates the day of love for a whole week with tempting Pink Valentine offers. Marveling at fjords together on deck, walking hand in hand through Copenhagen or a picnic on the beach of Bornholm – from February 9 to 15, 2023, couples in love can book very special offers with lots of relaxation time on board and unforgettable we-time ashore. AIDAdiva takes guests from Warnemünde to Gdansk … [Read more...]
Monterey cruise tourism may come to an end
Monterey city council will vote on whether to continue to support cruise ships visiting Monterey Bay, a protected marine sanctuary, on Tuesday. The city does not have the authority to allow cruise ships into the bay — that’s left up to the U.S. Department of Commerce. But city council does provide security, checking people in and out as they arrive at the Fisherman’s Wharf, per federal … [Read more...]
American Queen Voyages Will be the First Cruise Line with an Entire Fleet Running SpaceX’s Starlink and Connected 5G Networks
American Queen Voyages has announced SpaceX Starlink upgrades to the entire fleet of seven, including the award-winning cruise lines Rivers, Lakes & Oceans, and Expedition vessels. American Queen Voyages is the first cruise line with an entire fleet to be fully upgraded with the fastest internet, including Starlink antennas and 5G cellular back-up. “Upgrading our included Wi-Fi to Space X’s … [Read more...]
Voyager of the Seas 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise Compass – January 22, 2023
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...]
Holland America 2024 Alaska Cruisetours Open for Booking
Holland America Line’s 2024 Alaska Cruisetours Combine a Cruise with the Best of Denali and Exclusive Tour Options Featuring Canada’s Yukon – All Dates Now Available to Book Have it All Early Booking Bonus for Alaska Cruisetours offers crew appreciation and upgraded beverage package and Wi-Fi Holland America Line’s 2024 Alaska Cruisetours are open for booking. Travelers who want to … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises’ Summer Program Covers 140 Destinations
MSC Cruises is set to make a splash in 2023 with its summer itineraries, offering guests a wide selection of 140 destinations across 40 countries, with more than 50 embarkation ports. The world’s third-largest cruise brand has 22 ships in its fleet, each sailing to must-see destinations, including the Arctic, Copenhagen, the Greek Islands, the Bahamas, Japan, and the … [Read more...]
One Year Until the Debut of Sun Princess, the Newest Cruise Ship From Princess
In one year, the newest and largest cruise ship in Princess Cruises’ fleet will debut. Sun Princess will be the first of two new Sphere class ships from the cruise line. “With such an amazing opportunity to elevate the guest experience, it takes an equally talented team of revered mariners to oversee the ship’s final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, then officially take delivery … [Read more...]
12 Latest Trends in Cruise Bookings
Cruising is back nearly three years since it was shut down when the COVID-19 crisis was declared a global pandemic and social distancing became the norm. While many aspects remain the same some things have changed, at least in terms of what travelers want out of their cruise experience in 2023. Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete.com recently released its monthly CruiseTrends report for … [Read more...]
MSC CRUISES REVEALS SUMMER 2023 TOP CRUISE DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE
It is time to bring out your travel bucket list! MSC Cruises has revealed its Summer 2023 itinerary, which includes an expansive list of 140 destinations! Guests looking to sail with MSC Cruises this summer can expect visits to off-the-beaten-path locations with a wide range of activities to explore. SUMMER 2023 TRIP HIGHLIGHTSCopenhagen, Denmark: Explore Copenhagen, Denmark, on MSC Cruises’ … [Read more...]
Uplift Partners with Margaritaville at Sea to Offer Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Options
Uplift Partners with Margaritaville at Sea to Offer Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Options on Cruises Partnership launched with 0% interest* offer for a limited time only Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution for the world’s top travel and retail brands, has partnered with Margaritaville at Sea to offer customers installment payments on all bookings. Beginning now for a limited … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Disney Treasure Bow Thrusters and Funnel Transported to the Meyer Werft Shipyard – February 9, 2023
On February 9, 2023, Ems-Dollart Media shared a video showing one of the funnels and the bow thruster sections of the Disney Treasure arriving at the Meyer Werft’s shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Special thanks to Ems-Dollart Media for continuing to keep us up to date on the progress of the new Disney Cruise ship builds. Check out their Instagram account for some more … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Partners With Jennifer Lopez For “Limitless Voyages”
Entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson, and celebrity icon, Jennifer Lopez are partnering to create a memorable experience at sea, highlighting women and entrepreneurship. Since last year, Lopez has served as the cruise line’s Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer, and in this new project, her passion and optimism take center stage. Working closely with Lopez, Virgin has … [Read more...]
Cruise ship passengers are booking activities months earlier than in 2019 – and paying more too
It's not your imagination: more people are booking up activities and things to do before their cruise than ever before.If your approach to cruising has been to wing it and leave things to the last minute, you're likely going to face an uphill battle going forward if you want to try certain activities onboard.One of the interesting anecdotes to come out of Royal Caribbean Group's quarterly … [Read more...]
Two Princess Cruises Ships to Call at Historic Yorktown
Princess Cruises will turn the spotlight on American history in the summer of 2024, when two of its cruise ships will call at the port of Yorktown, Virginia, and offer guests the opportunity to explore Virginia’s Historic Triangle — Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg. The port of Yorktown is within a small harbor where Chesapeake Bay meets the York River in southeastern Virginia. Princess … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Presents Special Edition “Limitless Voyage” Inspired by Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer, Jennifer Lopez. A uniquely curated five-night voyage to empower, educate and inspire Sailors to live limitlessly
Global icon Jennifer Lopez and world-renowned entrepreneur Richard Branson are joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration on the high seas focused on women and entrepreneurship. Tapping into Jennifer’s role as Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer and inspired by her passion to encourage others to live limitlessly, Virgin Voyages is introducing an exclusive, special-edition … [Read more...]