MSC Cruises has announced the integration of SpaceX’s Starlink across its fleet, with completion expected by May 2024. MSC Cruises began trialing Starlink as early as December 2022, and since then, over two-thirds of its fleet has been outfitted with the upgraded internet systems. With the addition of MSC Cruises, all major cruise operators, including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Royal … [Read more...]
NYC to host 2024 Cruise Canada/New England Symposium – June 11, 12 and 13, 2024
New York City is thrilled to host the 24th annual Cruise Canada New England Symposium. The Symposium will take place on June 11, 12 and 13, 2024. The Symposium will bring together 200 industry delegates representing ports, cruise lines, marine agencies, tourism representatives, government partners as well as local suppliers. This gathering provides an exceptional platform to learn about the latest … [Read more...]
Adventure of the Seas 8-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Compass – February 16, 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...]
Cruise Sailing Interrupted After Suspected Cholera Outbreak
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Southampton-Newcastle cruise cancelled due to ‘gastro-related illness’
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Three-way deal brings shore power to cruise ships – PortMiami
PortMiami is paving the way for shore power in Florida as it prepares to plug in the first vessel this year. “We’re going to be the first port in Florida to have shore power vessels and we’re going to be the largest on the whole entire East Coast if not the US,” said Hydi Webb, director and CEO of PortMiami. In late spring the first vessel will be plugged in, said Ms. Webb. Full story Three-way … [Read more...]
Short Cruise is Scrapped Last Minute for Deep Cleaning
An unexpected gastro outbreak on Balmoral forced Fred Olsen Cruise Line to scrap its mini cruise from Southampton, England, to Newcastle, England, with a deep cleaning initiative underway. Last-Minute Cancellation Rocks Cruise Line Fred Olsen Cruise Line has cancelled its two-night mini-cruise in England from Southampton to Newcastle just hours before the ship was set to … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wish 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral – February 19, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral. The Disney Wish set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on February 19, 2024. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Andy McRonald. The … [Read more...]
Could Virgin Voyages Be Planning Itineraries Out of the West Coast?
Could Virgin Voyages Be Planning Itineraries Out of the West Coast? Virgin Voyages is in the midst of adjusting schedules for some of its ships. And some internet sleuthing indicates that its roster could include the west coast in 2025. A user on the Virgin Voyages subreddit posted a screenshot from Ports America in Los Angeles, which seemingly indicates that the port plans to have a Virgin … [Read more...]
4 Cruise Lines Resume Visits to Island in The Bahamas
Four cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Holland America Line have resumed visits to Blue Lagoon Island in The Bahamas. Blue Lagoon Island, a premier tourism destination in The Bahamas, can be visited when cruise ships visit Nassau, Bahamas. It is know for its pristine beaches, clear blue water, and exciting activities. Visitors can relax on the beach, … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean introduces third dining time to give cruise ship passengers more choice when they eat dinner
How do you make dinner on a cruise ship even better? Give passengers more choice in when they can dine.Traditionally, Royal Caribbean has offered two traditional dinner times on its ships, where guests are seated at around 5pm or 8pm. The set dinner times have been a crowd pleaser, but for some people it has always felt either too early or too late.Royal Caribbean wants to fix this by adding a … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Rolls Out New Short Getaways in 2025-2026
FROM COAST TO COAST: ROYAL CARIBBEAN ROLLS OUT NEW SHORT GETAWAYS TO THE TROPICS IN 2025-2026 The Lineup Includes Quantum of the Seas’ Hollywood Debut in Los Angeles and Wonder of the Seas in Miami for the First Time Getting away just got easier from coast to coast as Royal Caribbean rolls out new short getaways in 2025-2026. Vacationers are in for more ways to … [Read more...]
Answered: What Time Should I Get to the Cruise Port?
What is the best time to get to the cruise port to board your cruise? After all, you likely want to get your vacation started as soon as possible, but you also don’t want to face huge crowds or long lines to get on the ship. We’ve personally sailed dozens of cruises and arrived at all times — both early and late. In that experience, we have a definite time that we prefer to … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Rolls Out Shorter Sailings, Two Ships at LA
Royal Caribbean is releasing for sale a slew of short getaway cruises from homeports ranging from Florida to Texas and California. The voyages, with departures in 2025 and 2026, are open for bookings by Crown & Anchor Society members starting February 28, 2024, and will open to the general public the next day. Two Ships Will Sail West Coast Itineraries Looking to tempt cruisers … [Read more...]
Dubai Holding in talks with Accor for $800m investment in Orient Express cruise brand
Dubai Holding is considering a major investment in Accor’s Orient Express cruise line brand, which will operate ultra-luxury cruising superyachts inspired by the famed train that travelled between Paris and Istanbul in the 20th century. The French hotel conglomerate is in advanced negotiations with Dubai Holding for the investment group to fund the building of two state-of-the-art cruising … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises to Roll Out Starlink Fleetwide by May 2024
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Royal Caribbean Releases New Short Getaways
Travel just became more convenient for those looking to escape on short getaways. Royal Caribbean International has released a new range of 3- to 6-night vacations to the Caribbean and The Bahamas starting in 2025-2026! Depart from six U.S. cities, including Orlando, Miami, Los Angeles, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale, aboard the brand’s Utopia of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, … [Read more...]
New AV Systems Enhance Entertainment for the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
The sound, light, and video systems aboard Icon of the Seas have been specially designed and thoughtfully created to bring to life the most advanced, immersive entertainment ever experienced at sea, especially as the Icon-class vessel is the world’s largest cruise ship! A product of Control AV, the new systems have been innovated specifically for marine use, with groundbreaking advances … [Read more...]
Allure of the Seas 3-night Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 23, 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...]
Princess Cruises Announces Price for Newest Extraordinary Experience
Princess Cruises’ newest cruise ship, Sun Princess, will finally debut today and it will have the cruise line’s second Extraordinary Experience. Extraordinary Experiences on Princess cruise ships are unique experiences that are not found on any other ships in the world. This newest experience, Spellbound by Magic Castle, will be offered three times per night and cost $149 per person. The evening … [Read more...]