Virgin Voyages is relaunching its celebrated Eat & Drink Festival this July, introducing first-ever experiences alongside returning favorites for a month of culinary exploration. Culinary Exploration at Sea Relaunching its passenger-favorite Eat & Drink Festival across its fleet, Virgin Voyages will offer a series of unique, month-long onboard activations designed to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Internet can't decide if this cruise ship passenger is genius or dumb
Would you ever consider pulling your cruise ship cabin's mattress out to the balcony for some elevated relaxation?A recent post on social media shows two Royal Caribbean guests lying on a mattress while enjoying their balcony. Supposedly, the guests were onboard Allure of the Seas while docked in Perfect Day at CocoCay when they decided to move their cabin’s mattresses out to their balcony for … [Read more...]
Celebrity Infinity emerges from major refit with new public spaces and suites
Celebrity Infinity has emerged from a major refit and refurbishment with a reimagined Retreat Lounge, updated public spaces and new suite categories, and will now begin her European season. As part of Celebrity Cruises‘ refurbishment of the ship, The Retreat Lounge (formerly Michael’s Club) has been given a refreshed look, while the boldly elegant Luminae at The Retreat has been expanded, … [Read more...]
What Your Should Know About Having a Cruise-Based Bachelor or Bachelorette Party
It may not be as popular as visiting Las Vegas, Austin, or Nashville for a bachelor or bachelorette party, but cruises still see more than their share of these celebrations. A cruise is a popular spot to have your party, but there are a few things you should consider before you book. And why not? Cruises offer a ton of advantages over land-based bachelorette parties, including lots of sun, … [Read more...]
UK Superstar to Perform on P&O Cruise Ship
It’s confirmed: One of the UK’s top superstars, a performer who was voted best British songwriter of all time, will take the stage onboard a P&O Cruises’ ship twice in fall 2024 to perform charity shows. Gary Barlow, former frontman of the band Take That, will be the star musician on two cruises from Southampton. Gary Barlow Is Slated to Entertain on Iona P&O Cruises has revealed … [Read more...]
Sun Princess Sets Sail
This Sun’s For You Whatever you want from a cruise vacation, you’ll find it in the brand new Sun Princess. I had the privilege of getting a sneak peek at this marvelous project in the shipyard back in December while she was still a work in progress. Counting the days until her official launch, we finally boarded this beauty for one of her first cruises out of Athens, Greece, on March … [Read more...]
Icon of the Seas Staterooms: A Complete Guide
Royal Caribbean’s mega ship Icon of the Seas features a large amount of stateroom categories to choose from — a whopping 28 in total! To prevent overwhelm, we’ve put together an Icon of the Seas staterooms guide. We list out every category and include some details on each to help you compare Icon of the Seas accommodations and decide which is right for you. Icon of the Seas Staterooms: A … [Read more...]
Discover Tortola: The Ultimate Cruise Destination for Every Traveler
Welcome to Tortola, the ultimate cruise destination for every traveler! With its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and endless activities, Tortola has something for everyone. Discover the best things to do and see on this beautiful island in the Caribbean. Join Bill Panoff as he takes you along for the ultimate island adventure! Source: Porthole.com … [Read more...]
Allure of the Seas 3-night Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – March 15, 2024
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 Spa Package Prices (2024)
Royal Caribbean cruise ships offer everything, from formal dining to ziplining to spa services.Vitality Spa and Salon is the area on all Royal Caribbean ships dedicated to a variety of health and beauty treatments.Whether you can't wait to book a spa service, or you're just looking, we've compiled all the Vitality package prices based on the onboard prices.This list is updated regularly to give … [Read more...]
Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of March 19, 2024
This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line arrives a day late simply because I was focused on verifying the Summer 2025 itineraries and working on making maps for the new itineraries. Anyway, this week’s special offers include sail dates from late-March into October. Currently, there are 16 unique sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from … [Read more...]
Norwegian Ship Itinerary Impacted Due to Worsening Conditions
Lately, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing aboard Norwegian Getaway. After getting a late start to a cruise to Bermuda on Sunday, March 17, 2024, the Breakaway-class vessel had to make a last-minute itinerary change due to stormy conditions. Norwegian Getaway Will Miss First Day In Bermuda Despite embarking on St. Patrick’s Day, Norwegian Getaway’s 7-night Bermuda sailing has been … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Ship Gets Updated Venues and New Suites
Celebrity Infinity has returned from refurbishment with new upgrades in the ultimate luxury, perfect for pampering guests as the vessel heads around Europe with top Mediterranean and Greek itineraries in the months to come. The ship spent more than two weeks in January in dry dock, with upgrades to her public areas and top luxury features that guests will love. Updated Luxury on Celebrity … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises To Host Naming And Celebratory Sailing For MSC World America In Miami At New Cruise Terminal
MSC Cruises announced today that it will host the naming ceremony for its newest flagship – MSC World America – on the evening of April 9, 2025 at the company’s new PortMiami terminal. The ceremony will honour MSC Cruises’ investment in Miami and its commitment to the North American market, with the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle and a slate of immersive onboard events highlighting … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Becomes First International Cruise Line To Resume Operations From Mainland China Home Port
MSC Cruises hosted a special event on board MSC Bellissima in Shanghai, China to mark her maiden call, making the Company the first international cruise line to resume sailings from mainland China since the pandemic. To celebrate this milestone, MSC Cruises invited government officials, travel agents, media and partners on board to experience the line’s Asian flagship. MSC Bellissima will home … [Read more...]
Harstad’s new quay is in the centre of town – Cruise Europe
In June 2023 a new quay was inaugurated in Harstad town centre (Northern Norway). Built on the site of a previous quay, the 276m-long quay, with a depth of 9.5m, is fully financed by the Port of Harstad (PoH). Prior to this, all the ships docked at Stangnes industrial area, about 10 minutes drive away. The maximum size of ship that can come alongside the new quay is 300m in length, explains … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Reveals Celebrity Infinity’s Revamped Retreat
Celebrity Cruises announced today the modernization of their ship, Celebrity Infinity, to enhance the travel experience for those exploring Europe in 2024. The redesigned ship now features updated spaces, including The Retreat, which offers intimate service to guests.The revamp includes:The Retreat Lounge, previously known as Michael’s Club.Luminae at The Retreat now offers more space for suite … [Read more...]
The Changing Face of Genoa-Savona’s Cruise Ports – MedCruise
Crociere Genova e Savona, così si trasforma il porto The wide-ranging large-scale infrastructure plan is in place at Genoa and Savona’s passenger ports and begins to take shape across the cruise terminals. With over 40 million euros already invested to address the major challenges posed globally by the industry, the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority is now ready to cater … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises announces the modernization of Celebrity Infinity. Celebrity Infinity offers guests an elevated European cruising experience year-round in 2024 and 2025
Leading the way in cruising, Celebrity Cruises proudly announces the modernization of Celebrity Infinity, just in time for a year of unforgettable European exploration. The newly modernized Celebrity Infinity will allow travelers to experience Europe in style, with transformed spaces to explore onboard. Travelers seeking wanderlust and adventure across Europe in 2024 can enjoy the intimacy and … [Read more...]
Cruise Planners Unveils Cutting-Edge Marketing Tools
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, introduced several new marketing initiatives to its travel advisors during its annual convention. These tools are designed to make it easy for advisors to reach their clients in new and fun ways with creative, engaging and useful travel content during the vacation planning process. The best part is that there is no … [Read more...]