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...]
Top Reasons To Cruise Out of Seattle Before Your Alaska Cruise
Celebrating 25 years of Alaska cruises departing from Seattle is a significant milestone that highlights the strong partnership between the Port of Seattle and cruise lines. To mark this special occasion, we are thrilled to have Linda Springmann, a seasoned expert in cruise and maritime marketing, share her insights and experiences on the evolution of Alaskan cruises from Seattle.Seattle’s rich … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean will move Wonder of the Seas to offer short cruises and add a second ship to Los Angeles in 2025-2026
Royal Caribbean has posted its new 2025-2026 deployments for the Short Caribbean and Los Angles cruise markets.Short Caribbean cruises, as well as those departing from Los Angeles, in 2025 and 2026 are now available to book. For the first time in recent memory, two Royal Caribbean ships will offer sailings from California to Mexico, ranging from 3 to 8 nights: Navigator of the … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Special Sculpture for New Ship
Just like the Disney theme parks, Disney Cruise Line knows how little details go a long way in creating the perfect ambiance. But a new sculpture designed for the Haunted Mansion Parlor onboard the soon-to-debut Disney Treasure has a deeper meaning that makes it more than just another accent piece. Disney Cruise Line Honors The Life Of Disney Legend With New Sculpture When … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Ship Assists a Distressed Boat in the Florida Straits
Carnival Celebration was able to celebrate swift, humane action that undoubtedly saved lives on Saturday, February 24 when the ship rescued an overcrowded refugee boat in the Florida Straits. The cruise ship provided supplies to the small craft and notified authorities, which were dispatched to take in the stranded group. Carnival Celebration Facilitates Refugee Rescue During the last day at … [Read more...]
New Dining Experiences Unveiled for Sun Princess
New Experiences Added to Unprecedented Collection of Celebrity Collaborators Aboard Sun Princess Kai Sushi with James Beard Foundation Honoree Makoto Okuwa; Afternoon Tea with Royal Chef; Wine Tasting with Renowned Master Winemaker Among New Offerings Aboard Greatest Foodie Destination at Sea New dining experiences have been unveiled for Sun Princess. This newest ship from Princess Cruises … [Read more...]
Star Trek Cruise Setting Sail on Royal Caribbean Ship in 2025
Space may be the “Final Frontier” for fans of the Star Trek TV series, but the best way to view its stars is at sea. Star Trek: The Cruise has announced the lineup of actors and special guests for its eighth annual voyage in 2025, which will take place aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas. Star Trek Cruise Setting Sail on Explorer of the Seas Star Trek: The Cruise, an annual … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Shows Growth, Forecasts Strong 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings unveiled its fourth-quarter earnings for the close of 2023, revealing results that exceeded expectations and forecasting significant operational growth for 2024. The corporation expanded its fleet with three new vessels across its trio of cruise lines, achieved record-high bookings for 2024 at increased prices compared to 2023, and saw occupancy rates soar above … [Read more...]
Update to Resilient Lady’s 2024/2025 season in Australia – Virgin Voyages
“With the safety of our passengers and crew as our number one priority, Virgin Voyages recently shared a change of course for our early 2024 repositioning voyage from Australia to the Med”. “On the heels of these recent changes and based on the regional and government advice we have received, we remain very concerned about potential escalations in the Red Sea over the next 12 months. This … [Read more...]
Sun Princess Elevates Onboard Shopping Experience with ‘First at Sea’ Shops, Leading Brands, and Immersive Delights
Sun Princess, the spectacular first Sphere Class ship from Princess Cruises, is set to offer an elevated, world-class shopping experience as guests sail to the most exciting parts of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Within the more than 5,800 square feet of retail space spanning two decks, guests can explore a wide selection of more than 200 premium brands from fine jewelry and premium … [Read more...]
Star of the Seas Delayed and Inaugural Sailing Cancelled
Royal Caribbean International has begun reaching out to travel agents and booked guests to alert them to a delay for the second Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas. This unfortunately means the inaugural sailing must be cancelled, but travelers will have options to choose from for their cruise vacation plans. Star of the Seas Delayed Travel partners and cruise agents have begun receiving … [Read more...]
Princess reveals new dining, shopping experiences aboard upcoming Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has unveiled new dining experiences aboard Sun Princess ahead of her maiden voyage later this week, including Afternoon Tea with Royal Chef and wine tasting, along with new shopping experiences in its largest retail space at sea. Sun Princess is the largest cruise ship ever built for the cruise line, and is its first LNG powered vessel, but unlike other … [Read more...]