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...]
Yorktown, Va., to be Featured on Princess’ 2024 Schedule, First Major Oceangoing Cruise Line to Visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle
For the first time ever, Princess Cruises will call at Yorktown, Va. and Virginia’s Historic Triangle, as part of a series of custom-curated itineraries in summer 2024 that will highlight opportunities to experience Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown in addition to visiting the historic seaside town. Princess Cruises is planning five day-long calls – three via Island Princess (2,200 guests/900 … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Begins Pre-Cruise Entertainment Reservations
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that pre-cruise online reservations for onboard entertainment will now be effective fleetwide, with booking windows opening for guests based on the stateroom category of guests’ reservations and individual loyalty tiers. This process is sure to be a hit for some guests, but may lead to disappointment for others if reservations fill up very quickly. Online … [Read more...]
Top Destinations to Discover With MSC Cruises This Summer
MSC CRUISES REVEALS A SELECTION OF TOP DESTINATIONS TO DISCOVER FOR SUMMER 2023 MSC Cruises’ summer program offers incredible choices with 22 ships, 140 destinations, 40 countries and more than 50 embarkation ports Summer itineraries span the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and Japan Three ships sailing from the U.S. with New York City as new embarkation port, all … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Cruise Parking (Where to Park) Options, Prices, and Map
Looking for Port Canaveral parking during your cruise? The good news is that you’ll have plenty of choice across all price ranges. Port Canaveral offers a number of parking options, whether you want the convenience of parking right at the port, or the savings of an independent lot. These days, Port Canaveral has turned into one of the busiest — and most popular — ports in the … [Read more...]
Join Virgin Voyages’ JLo Inspired Voyage
Virgin Voyages Presents Special Edition “Limitless Voyage” Inspired by Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer, Jennifer Lopez In celebration of their partnership, Jennifer Lopez and Richard Branson present 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 … [Read more...]
Emerald Cruises Reimagines Caribbean Cruising Onboard their Modern, 100-Guest Yachts. Book by March 31 to save on 2023 and 2024 Sailings
Emerald Cruises inaugural Mediterranean season sold out, and the 2023 Mediterranean season is on track to do the same. This November, both Emerald Azzurra and her twin, Emerald Sakara (launching in August), will begin their first Caribbean season island hopping in waters much closer to home for North American travelers. “The Emerald Cruises yachts offer a fresh take on cruising in this … [Read more...]
American Queen Voyages Is First To Run SpaceX’s Starlink Across Entire Fleet
American Queen Voyages has just announced that it will soon become the very first cruise line to upgrade its entire fleet of seven award-winning ships by installing advanced SpaceX Starlink's advanced internet solution. Its fleet of purpose-built vessels consists of Rivers, Lakes & Oceans, and Expedition ships, which are dedicated to exploring North America’s great waterways, basins and … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises announces brand new ship Allura
Any 'Aqaba Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Adelaide, South Australia Agia Efimia Aigues-Mortes Alicante Ambon Island Amsterdam Anadyr Anchorage, Alaska Ancona Antarctic Peninsula Antwerp Arles Arrecife, Lanzarote Arrecifes Ashdod Athens Auckland Avignon Baden-Baden Bagan Baltimore, … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Will Visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle in 2024
Yorktown, VA to Be Featured on Princess’ 2024 Schedule, First Major Oceangoing Cruise Line to Visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle America’s Earliest Settlements, Revolutionary War Sites and Charming Small Towns Provide Guests with Unique Experiences Ashore For the first time ever, Princess Cruises will call at Yorktown, VA and visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle. These calls will be … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Ship Forced to Turn Around Due to Cyclone
Guests aboard Carnival Luminosa will not be enjoying the scheduled South Pacific itinerary planned for their current cruise, but instead will have a cruise to nowhere because of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. A visit to Moreton Island may be possible later in the week-long sailing, but is not yet confirmed. Carnival Luminosa Itinerary Cancelled Carnival Luminosa began what was to have been a … [Read more...]
Yorktown, Virginia To Be Featured On Princess Cruises 2024 Schedule
Today, Princess Cruises has shared more information about the brand’s summer 2024 itinerary! For the first time, Princess Cruises will call at Yorktown, Virginia, and Virginia’s Historic Triangle, allowing guests to experience Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and the rest of the town.“Princess is already well known for our unique itineraries that appeal to our guests who gravitate toward … [Read more...]
What Are Cruise Ducks?
Cruises and ducks both float atop the water, but those aren’t the cruise ducks we’re talking about. Believe it or not, thousands of little toy ducks have been hiding all over cruise ships — some in plain sight. This hide-and-seek game has historically been one for those in the know. But we’re pulling back the curtain on the mystery of cruising ducks, including how to find one, how to hide one, and … [Read more...]
I checked out a private island in Honduras —with crystal clear beaches and all-inclusive drinks, it far exceeded my expectations
Roatan, Honduras may be known for its reefs and perfect snorkeling spots, but for those of us who prefer to keep our faces above water, let me introduce you to my new favorite spot: Maya Key Private Island Retreat.Just a quick 5 minute tender ride from where cruise ships dock in Roatan is the 11.5 acre island of Maya Key. This small island offers two gorgeous beaches, sun chairs, a pool, garden … [Read more...]