After a frenzy of confusion, Carnival Cruise Line has clarified the details of what guests can expect when boarding the newly updated Carnival Vista for her now-shortened first sailing after dry dock. While the first cruise from Port Canaveral was to have set sail on Thursday, February 15, the voyage has been adjusted to a two-day cruise and guests are being compensated for the … [Read more...]
MSC World Cruise to Welcome Celebrity Chefs
MSC CRUISES 2024 WORLD CRUISE TO WELCOME CELEBRITY CHEFS ON BOARD Guests aboard MSC Cruises’ 2024 World Cruise will be discovering the world through gastronomy alongside three celebrity chefs. The renowned culinary experts will join MSC Poesia during the second leg of the three-month adventure, which is set to span 52 destinations and 31 countries in total. Those sailing on … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean to Order a Giant 7th Oasis Class Ship
In a surprise move, Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed the further expansion of the wildly popular Oasis class of vessels for Royal Caribbean International. On February 15, 2024, the company entered into an agreement with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard to build the seventh vessel in the class, for an anticipated delivery in 2028. Seventh Oasis Class Ship Ordered Fans of Royal … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Opens for Sale 2025-2026 Adventures
ROYAL CARIBBEAN OPENS LINEUP OF 2025-26 NORTHEAST, CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES The Big Apple Welcomes Back Odyssey of the Seas, and Brilliance of the Seas Returns to Boston After a Decade New island-hopping vacations are around every corner: Royal Caribbean opens for sale its next lineup of 2025-2026 adventures. For the summer and winter, seven favorites will … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean announces order for new Oasis Class ship
Royal Caribbean isn't done building Oasis Class cruise ships.On Thursday, its parent company announced that an order has been placed for a seventh Oasis Class ship from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard.Delivery of the new ship is expected in 2028.Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty celebrated the new order in a statement, "While we eagerly anticipate the debut of … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Orders 7th Oasis Class Cruise Ship, Vessel to Debut in 2028
Royal Caribbean has announced that they have entered into an agreement with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard for a seventh Oasis class cruise ship that will debut in 2028. The Oasis class by Royal Caribbean ushed in the era of mega cruising more than 15 years ago. Their sixth Oasis class vessel, Utopia of the Seas, will debut this July and offer short cruises from Port Canaveral. Our free … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean decides to add another Oasis class ship to its fleet for 2028 delivery
Royal Caribbean International has decided it’s not finished with the Oasis class newbuild program after all, placing an order for a seventh cruise ship of the design to join its fleet in 2028. The cruise line laid the keel for its sixth Oasis class ship Utopia of the Seas in July last year, and it was widely expected that she would be the final vessel in the class, but Royal … [Read more...]
Riviera Travel to launch two new ships in 2025
Riviera Travel's two new ships are called Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose. Riviera Radiance launches in March 2025 and holds 178-guests, the ship will have three full decks plus a sun deck. Launching in April 2025, Riviera Rose holds a lesser 114-guests and offers 57 cabins across three decks – including four balcony suites with outside seating. Information about itineraries will be revealed … [Read more...]
Is Cruising Cool Again? A new wave of boat design is rebranding the vacation experience
In his seminal essay “Shipping Out,” David Foster Wallace described cruising as, “not hard work, but hard play. The promise is not that you can experience great pleasure, but that you will. You will be able—finally, for once—to relax, the [cruise] ads promise, because you will have no choice.” When it comes to cruising, Foster’s analysis is a common perception. If forced fun, never-ending … [Read more...]
Norwegian cruise line quits Venice: Where will ships stop instead?
Here are the historical cities where cruise passengers may find themselves instead of Venice this year. A top cruise line has cut the iconic city of Venice from its itineraries in 2024 and 2025 as the Italian destination continues to clamp down on visitors. Norwegian Cruise Line announced the decision after Venice declared its waterways a “national monument” and banned large cruise ships from … [Read more...]
Tauck Announces Leadership Transition Plan
Tauck’s Board of Directors announced leadership changes at a company event with more than 500 Tauck employees, Board members and Tauck family members present, according to a press release. The following leadership changes will take place: Chairman Arthur Tauck Jr., will become Chairman Emeritus; Tauck CEO Dan Mahar will become Chairman of the Board; Tauck President Jennifer Tombaugh will become … [Read more...]
Holland America Unveils Upgrades for 2024 Alaska Cruisetours
Holland America Line is set to enhance its Alaska Cruisetour offerings for the 2024 season, introducing significant upgrades to the McKinley Chalet Resort and a new Gold Rush experience in Dawson City, Yukon. The Seattle-based cruise line is sailing with six out of 11 cruise ships in Alaska this summer, starting on April 27 with the ms Koningsdam. Upgraded Accommodations at McKinley … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Enhances Alaska Cruisetours
Holland America Line is enhancing its Alaska Cruisetours for the 2024 season by offering upgraded rooms at the McKinley Chalet Resort and introducing a new included tour in Dawson City, Yukon! These Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with a land tour to Denali.“We are consistently evolving our Alaska Cruisetour product by adding new amenities that will enhance the overall experience and … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines guests make nearly 3,500 wildlife sightings with marine conservation charity ORCA
Nearly 3,500 marine animals were spotted by guests on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships in 2023. With help from marine wildlife charity ORCA as part of its Cruise Conservationist programme, a total of 3,431 wildlife sightings were made. The most frequent species spotted was the common dolphin with 1,409 sightings, with the total number of individual dolphins being seen at 2,312. Other … [Read more...]
American Cruise Lines Agrees to Improve Fleet Accessibility in ADA Settlement
As part of a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, American Cruise Lines has agreed to improve its fleet accessibility. The line had been sued after the U.S. Department of Justice received six complaints that the cruise line’s ships were not all accessible to or usable by individuals who use wheelchairs. According to a press release from the United States Attorney for the District of … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia To Welcome Celebrity Chefs Aboard
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Plymouth prepares to welcome over 10,000 passengers in 2024. The English city is expecting maiden port calls from several cruise ships, including two Ambassador Cruise Line vessels
The English city of Plymouth expects to welcome over 10,000 cruise passengers in 2024, following a 40 per cent increase in bookings from 2023. The port city has 14 cruise ships already confirmed to call this year, including several ships which will visit for the first time. Ambassador Cruise Line’s ships, Ambition and Ambience, will make maiden calls in April and June respectively. Full story … [Read more...]
Ambassador Cruise Line Extends Turn Of Year Campaign
Ambassador Cruise Line, has extended its Turn of Year Campaign with the promotion on itineraries departing from 7 April 2024 – 24 April 2025 now running through 27 February 2024. Originally due to end on 13 February 2024, the extension offers guests even more time to take advantage of a range of special offers including half price drinks packages and sailings from just £52 per person per … [Read more...]
Storylines Launches Website for Global Traveling School
Storylines has launched a new website for its globally traveling accredited school, officially named Storylines Global Academy, according to a press release. The newly launched website expands on the eight core pillars of Storylines Global Academy’s educational philosophy and offers information on student life, academics and admissions. Full story Storylines Launches Website for Global Traveling … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises 2024 World Cruise To Welcome Celebrity Chefs On Board
MSC Cruises, will welcome three celebrity Chefs on board MSC Poesia during the second leg of her 2024 World Cruise. Guests currently travelling on board MSC Poesia have circumnavigated Africa, discovering spectacular destinations on their journey. While on the trip of a lifetime, the ship will visit 52 destinations across 31 countries. To enrich their experience, MSC Cruises has invited three … [Read more...]