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For the next week, Royal Caribbean is offering up to 35% off drink packages, WiFi, shore excursions, and more through Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner. If you have a cruise booked on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that departs from February 27, 2023 through the end of December 2023, the cruise line is offering the following special savings through the Cruise Planner on their website. Beverages … [Read more...]

Everyone likes easy ways to improve their cruise ship vacation, and Royal Caribbean just asked its fans for their best suggestions.Royal Caribbean asked on its Facebook page for the best Royal Caribbean cruise tips, and it generated a lot of suggestions.Whether it's your first cruise or you're a seasoned pro, tips and hacks that can help make the most of someone's cruise is always welcome. You … [Read more...]

It’s here, your cruise embarkation day! It might just be the most important day of the entire trip. Don’t be stressed or worried though. With our 31 expert cruise embarkation day tips, this initial day will be a breeze, and you will be steps ahead of your fellow cruisers!   Before we get started, if you are completely new to cruising, you might have some questions. What is Embarkation … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), today announced that it will reprise its popular ‘Meet the Winemaker’ cruise series in 2023 for its seventh year, complete with exclusive onboard programming that appeals to oenophiles and foodies of all experience and skill levels.As always, this collection of special-interest cruises will feature an exciting lineup of some of the world’s most renowned vintners and … [Read more...]

Cruise Planners is excited to announce key promotions and a restructuring of their organization to solidify an already formidable and talented executive team. Former Chief Sales Officer Theresa Scalzitti, who is a 28-year veteran of the travel industry, has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer. She celebrates seven years at Cruise Planners and was recently named the Godmother of Atlas Ocean … [Read more...]

The Food and Drug Administration said American Cruise Lines had not provided sufficient proof of changes to procedures after multiple guests were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, according to a warning letter to the line. The agency found evidence of legionella bacteria, which causes the illness, in the potable water systems of the line’s American Star and American Heritage vessels after … [Read more...]

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWyOqqyPDKU] Massive Pod of Several Hundred Fin Whales | Antarctica | Lindblad Expeditions Fin whales as far as the eye could see, hundreds upon hundreds of them, shrouding the horizon in clouds of their breath. Near Antarctica in January 2022, passengers and crew aboard the National Geographic Endurance stumbled upon this magical sight, unobserved since … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises’ newest and most sustainable flagship, the MSC Euribia, will celebrate its naming ceremony in Copenhagen’s Malmö Port (CMP) on June 8, 2023.The new ship is the line’s second to be powered by LNG (liquid natural gas), the cleanest marine fuel, which reduces CO emissions by 25 percent when compared with traditional fuels.ADVERTISING Trending … [Read more...]

While the cruise may be almost a year away, guests booked aboard the January 17, 2024 sailing of Norwegian Getaway are being informed of several itinerary changes for their cruise. One port is being swapped for an alternate, the day of the ship’s visit is being changed for another port, and a third port will have a slightly longer visit time than originally planned. Norwegian Getaway … [Read more...]

Cruise ship horns have a particularly distinct sound that is very, very loud. However, you shouldn’t mistake a cruise ship’s horn for the same purpose as your car’s horn, for example.  They are an essential part of water navigation and are crucial for the safety of the ship and other ships at sea. They have a unique significance, and different blasts mean different things.  Keep … [Read more...]

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...]

Coral Expeditions has announced a major expedition cruise promotion aimed to attract Australian explorers to visit the Kimberley in 2023 to take advantage of spectacular conditions after the big wet season and support the region’s industry. This year will be the 30th year of operations in the Kimberley for the pioneering Australian cruise line with over 50 sailings scheduled across the 3 vessel … [Read more...]

Sea Cloud Cruises’ newest vessel, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT, has just made her long-awaited debut in Miami, Florida. On February 21, 2023, the shipping company celebrated its newest tall ship sailing through US waters. Following this sailing, the 453-foot yacht will sail from Miami, Florida to Eleuthera and the Exuma Cays every February and March. These itineraries will signify the end of the company’s … [Read more...]

Mexico has always been a top destination for cruise ships and their guests, and this trend continued throughout 2022. According to Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco, 7.7 million cruise ship passengers arrived at different Mexican ports last year, representing a substantial increase from the previous year. Cozumel has the busiest cruise port in the world, which proved true again in … [Read more...]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEohC9L637c] Beautiful Karlskrona 4K ULTRA HD – one of Sweden’s most beautiful cities (Credit: Milomm) In 2022 Karlskrona welcomed 37 calls – an increase of more than 400 percent on its previous five to 10 calls annually – and is on track for 25 this year with repeat bookings coming in for 2024 and 2025. Malin Hagberg-Andersson, guide and cruise … [Read more...]

Longtime Carnival partner, celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri – along with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar – is now expanding his offerings across the Carnival Cruise Line fleet* with the introduction of Guy and Sammy’s premium Santo Tequilas. In time for National Margarita Day today, Carnival announced that guests now sailing with the line can enjoy the sinfully smooth old … [Read more...]

River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, will christen its new flagship VIVA TWO on 23 March 2023. After the launch of its first build ship in spring 2022, the Düsseldorf-based company will reach another significant milestone with the reveal of its second build ship. VIVA TWO’s godmother will be Shiri Gordon, CEO and co-owner of the Tel Aviv-based leading tour operator ‘The Gordon Travel Group’ … [Read more...]

The Sea Cloud Cruises shipping company is celebrating a debut route today (February 21, 2023) in US waters with its new tall ship, the Sea Cloud Spirit. Today, and then every February and March, the route will take the 453-foot sailing yacht from Miami, Florida to Eleuthera and the Exuma Cays. In the future, trips to this exclusive cluster of islands will mark the close of our Caribbean and … [Read more...]

On February 22, 2023, Ems-Dollart Media shared a video showing the bulbous bow of the Disney Treasure as it was being transported from Gdansk to the Meyer Werft’s shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Along for the journey was the funnel for the Silver Nova also under construction. Special thanks to Ems-Dollart Media for continuing to keep us up to date on the progress of the … [Read more...]