Royal Caribbean’s Black Friday Sale Is Their Biggest of the Year in 2023

The world can’t wait for the next Icon class ship, and she can’t wait to welcome her first guests either – so much so that the new ship is going to be debuting even sooner than previously expected. Royal Caribbean has contacted guests booked on the ship’s first “showcase sailings” to let them know that a new, even earlier showcase sailing is now planned. “We have an updated timeline for the … [Read More...]

The “gooooooodtimes” have come to an end with the passing of Matt Baker, a popular radio DJ and former cruise director for cruise lines Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruises. “Mr. Goodtimes” Baker, who passed away earlier this week, was known for his vibrant personality, a deep passion for music – often spotted singing and playing the guitar on gigs – and his magical … [Read More...]

Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, known as the Goddess of Slots, invites casino players and travel lovers to join her on a five-night cruise aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. Experience Premium Gaming at Sea The Dominican Daze voyage, which sets sail from Miami, FL, on September 12, 2025, offers a unique chance to cruise with Lorraine and enjoy premium gaming at sea. Fans of the Goddess of Slots can … [Read More...]

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, has added more solar power to two of its cruise ports in the Caribbean.Puerto Maya in Cozumel Mexico Carnival added solar power to the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center in Roatan and to Puerto Maya in Cozumel, Mexico. In Mahogany Bay, the 400 solar panels is expected to supply 60-70% of the port’s power needs. In Cozumel, solar power will provide … [Read More...]

Royal Caribbean is making so much good progress on its next new cruise ship, that it's once again bumping up the first sailing.Star of the Seas will debut in August 2025, but will now have her first sailing August 20."We have an updated timeline for the arrival of Star of the Seas at Port Canaveral," Royal Caribbean said in an email to guests booked on the first sailings. "Building such a large … [Read More...]

Heidi BucoloHeidi is a physical therapist by profession, cruise enthusiast at heart, and Princess all the time! She is a self-confessed thrill seeker, obsessive planner, and over-packer. She is always looking for the latest and greatest adventures onboard and ashore, enjoys researching top things to do in ports of call, and loves dressing up for formal nights.See all author posts Source: … [Read More...]

A cruise passenger who just got off the ship is warning others about a critical issue about being on time. Cruise vacations are unlike other types of vacations for a myriad of reasons.  You wake up in a different place every morning, you live in a cashless society, and you can typically eat from dozens of venues for no extra cost. But the most important rule of cruising is being on … [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...]

Today, we are sharing a preview of the merchandise offered in Dory’s Forget-Me-Knots aboard the Disney Treasure from our recent sailing. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-attachment-id="71580" … [Read More...]

The iconic and much-celebrated SS United States has gained great attention over the past few months as her ultimate fate has been decided and the grand old dame made her slow and stately way to Mobile, Alabama to be prepared for scuttling as the world’s largest artificial coral reef. The exact location of that reef might not be where originally anticipated, however, as another Florida county … [Read More...]