GUESTS CAN BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT CARNIVAL FIRENZE Carnival Firenze to Join Fleet in 2024, Sailing Year-Round from Long Beach As Carnival Cruise Line prepares to unveil details about Carnival Firenze’s introduction to its fleet, guests can now register to be the “first to know” about upcoming itineraries and special sale promotions by clicking here. Carnival Firenze joins … [Read more...]
Pancake Day: How to make the perfect pancakes
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...]
More than a place: Two themed cruises that will take you further
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...]
YouTuber Emma Cruises and Hudson the Cat raise thousands for Mercy Ships
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...]
Cruise Ship to Help Shelter Earthquake Refugees in Turkey
Miray Cruises’ Gemini will be used as a temporary shelter for refugees after the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6, 2023. The vessel has a history of relief work and will be docked at the Port of Iskenderun, Turkey, while housing refugees, many of whom are families with children. Ship to Serve as Emergency Shelter Gemini is a 19,093-gross-ton vessel with the capacity … [Read more...]
Oceania offering Dubai cruises aboard both Insignia and Riviera in 2024
Oceania Cruises will sail a pair of novel cruises from Dubai in 2024, with two of its ships scheduled to depart the city on consecutive days, both bound for Barcelona, but sailing different itineraries. Insignia will sail from Dubai to Barcelona on May 13, 2024, while Riviera will also sail from Dubai to Barcelona, but on May 14th. While Insignia’s itinerary will be a 24-night voyage, Riviera … [Read more...]
Port of Montreal to Expand Cruise Infrastructure
The Port of Montreal is looking to invest heavily in its infrastructure on the Island of Montreal, with a new five-year investment plan that will earmark over $335 million. The investment includes installing shore power for cruise ships. The cruise terminal is a significant part of the port’s operations and has been a popular destination for cruise lines since its opening. The investments … [Read more...]
Miray Cruises to Provide Earthquake Relief in Turkey
Miray Cruises is joining relief efforts in Turkey after a major earthquake struck the southern and central regions of the country earlier this month. According to the cruise line, the Gemini will remain docked in the Port of Iskenderun through mid-March providing relief housing for 1,056 people. With mostly families onboard, Miray is set to provide all meals as well as 24-hour medical services for … [Read more...]
MSC Group And MSC Foundation Support Earthquake Relief Initiatives In Türkiye And Syria. MSC Aurelia, which departed on 16 February from the Port of Naples, is on its way to the port of Iskenderun with 60 pallets of basic necessities, food and beverages
The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organized an urgent response to support the population in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. A wide effort is underway across the MSC family and the company is closely coordinating with the Turkish authorities, the Italian Foreign Ministry and the Vatican. MSC Aurelia, normally used as a passenger and vehicle ferry, departed … [Read more...]
A Coruña, Spain, breaking records year on year. Last year was a record in cruise traffic with a total of 222,723 passengers arriving on board 136 calls
Last year was a record in cruise traffic for the Port of A Coruña with a total of 222,723 passengers arriving on board 136 calls, up from the previous record of 184,069 passengers and 121 calls in 2017. In 2022 there were 20 double call days and three triple call days. Other highlights included inaugural calls from Disney Magic, Valiant Lady, Iona and Carnival Celebration on her maiden … [Read more...]
American Cruise Lines Announces Brand New Antiques Cruise on the Mississippi: Includes Special Visit to a Taping of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW®
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it will offer a special Antiques cruise aboard brand-new Mississippi riverboat, American Serenade, when it debuts this April. The special cruise will be American Serenade’s second official sailing, departing April 27th, 2023, along the company’s classic 8-Day Lower Mississippi River itinerary, from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Orleans, Louisiana. On … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Showcases The Natural Wonders Of Alaska’s “Last Frontier” From A New Perspective With Authentic, Locally Curated Travel Experiences Led By Community Members
Oceania Cruises offers an abundance of immersive experiences in “The Last Frontier,” embedding travelers in the fabric of Alaska’s local communities. Sailing from Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver, travelers looking to go beyond the typical tourist sights and discover unique perspectives on local cultures and cuisines have 14 departures to choose from between May and September 2023 aboard the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Brings Ultimate Adventures To Short Caribbean Getaways In 2024-25. Eight Action-Packed Ships Set Sail on a Season of Unforgettable Short Getaways
Weekend and midweek getaways just got bolder. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the lineup of short Caribbean cruises,featuring eight action-packed ships sailing to tropical, vibrant destinations that make for the ultimate short escapes in 2024-2025. Families, friends and vacationers alike can set their sights on making the most of their vacation time on a variety of ships, including … [Read more...]
New member at Cruise Europe: North Cape, Norway
North Cape has rejoined Cruise Europe after an absence of a few years. The Norwegian port is looking forward to 184 calls this year, compared to 134 in 2022. The port has three quays available for cruiseships ranging in length from 70m to 155m and depths from 5.7m to 12m. At present there is one tender pier for ships at anchor. All are just a short walk from the city centre. The maximum size for a … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Teases New Addition to the Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a new feature to help guests stay up-to-date with the latest information about the upcoming Carnival Firenze. The ship is set to join the Carnival fleet in spring 2024, and this new tool will allow guests to register for updates on the ship’s itinerary and special sale promotions. Carnival Firenze will sail year-round from Long Beach, California, with … [Read more...]
Guests Can Be the First to Know About Carnival Firenze. Former Costa Firenze will join the fleet in spring 2024
As Carnival Cruise Line prepares to unveil details about Carnival Firenze’s introduction to its fleet, guests can now register to be the “first to know” about upcoming itineraries and special sale promotions*. Carnival Firenze joins the fleet in spring 2024 and will sail from Long Beach, Calif. The ship will offer a variety of cruises year-round, with sailings set for popular destinations in Baja, … [Read more...]
AMERICAN CRUISE LINES ANNOUNCES NEW ANTIQUES CRUISE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
American Cruise Lines has announced a new and unique Antiques cruise aboard American Serenade, the cruise line’s new Mississippi riverboat debuting this April. Departing on April 27, 2023, this new cruise will be American Serenade’s second time sailing American Cruise Lines’ popular 8-Day Lower Mississippi River itinerary. The cruise sails from Memphis, Tennessee … [Read more...]
Carnival’s Cruise Ship Upgrade/Dry Dock Schedule 2023-2024
Every few years, Carnival Cruise Line sends their cruise ships to dry dock for routine maintenance and to add new features on the vessels. Older ships are sent to dry dock every three years with newer vessels going once every five years on average. When cruise ships go into dry dock, they not only receive routine maintenance to keep the ships running in top shape, but also get cosmetic changes … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Juggling Cruise Ships and Rocket Launch Conflicts
With the increasing frequency of rocket launches from Florida’s Space Coast, Port Canaveral is working hard to ensure smooth sailing for ever more cruise ships from the central Florida homeport. With both the busiest spaceport in the United States and the world’s second-busiest cruise port trying to operate in the same space, it can be a challenge to protect launch windows and keep ships sailing … [Read more...]
9 Common misconceptions about a Royal Caribbean cruise
Someone that is brand new to cruising might have a few ideas about the experience that don't match up to what it's actually like onboard.There's a lot of nuances to cruising that makes it understandable why a first-time cruiser might have these concepts about what to expect. Given how frequently these mix-ups occur, it's clearly something that isn't just a problem relegated to a few people.The … [Read more...]