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Virgin Voyages Brings Season Pass to the Caribbean
In recent years, working from home has become increasingly popular. But who says your remote office has to be in your house or apartment? Earlier this year, Virgin Voyages introduced its “Summer Season Pass” to allow remote professionals to work and sail onboard Scarlet Lady for up to a month at a time throughout summer of 2024. With Virgin’s fleet of four fully equipped with high-speed … [Read More...]
Carnival Fascination: The Former Fantasy-Class Cruise Ship
Carnival Fascination was floated out about three decades ago and, up until just very recently, it was one of the oldest cruise ships in Carnival’s fleet. If you’ve been a Carnival fan for your entire life, you very likely cruised on this ship at one point or another. Thanks to multiple dry docks and refits, the ship remained in relatively good shape for the majority of … [Read More...]
Virgin Voyages Now Offering Month-Long Cruise Passes For the Caribbean This Summer
Earlier this year, Virgin Voyages announced that it would be offering “Work From Helm” cruise passes for its vessels Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady this summer. The Summer Season Passes include multiple back-to-back voyages in balcony cabins for two people as well as the standard fast onboard wifi that’s included in the Virgin Voyages fare. It also comes with additional perks including a … [Read More...]
MSC Cruises to Broadcast Major Sporting Event Onboard
While not everyone will know what the big deal is about, thousands of cruisers onboard cruise ships will be overjoyed to find that they can still cheer on their country during the 2024 European Championships Football. MSC Cruises has announced it has purchased the broadcasting rights to show the UEFA Euro 2024 matches that will take place between June 14 and July 14 in Germany. The event is one … [Read More...]
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 10 Millionth Guest From Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first cruise operator to embark 10 million guests from the Port of Galveston, Texas. Marsha Taulton of Houston was recognized as the 10th million guest as she boarded the 3,690-passenger Carnival Breeze on May 16, 2024, to sail a 4-night cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. Taulton and her husband, Paul, were … [Read More...]
Carnival is First Cruise Line to Sail 10 Million Guests From Galveston, Texas
Marking a huge milestone today, Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise operator to embark 10 million guests from Galveston, Texas. Marsha Taulton from Houston was recognized on Carnival Breeze as the 10 millionth Carnival guest cruising from Galveston. She and her husband, Paul, were welcomed aboard by Captain Isidoro Renda and Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees. They, … [Read More...]
Passenger Loses Out on Antarctica Cruise Over Lost Luggage
A sailing to Antarctica is a dream trip for many cruise travelers. For one UK guest, however, her trip quickly turned into a nightmare while she was still more than 8,800 miles from the southernmost continent on the planet. Due to a crowded plane, missing luggage, and unreachable personal items, Valerie Coleshaw was unable to set sail on her Antarctic getaway. Coleshaw had booked a HX … [Read More...]
Calista tries Icon
Calista is back from her first sailing on Icon of the Seas and gives her review of this brand new ship.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS. Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read More...]
11 Wild Ways Cruise Ships Are Way Crazier Than You Think
For as common as taking a cruise is, it’s actually pretty crazy. Where else do you take what’s essentially a skyscraper on its side, drop 5,000 people onto it, and sail it around hundreds miles… all to do it again just days later? But that’s just the start. I’ve got some things that I’d bet you haven’t thought about that prove cruise ships are way … [Read More...]
MSC Cruises Will Bring a Second Ship to Homeport in Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises has announced the expansion of its fleet at Port Canaveral (Orlando), introducing MSC Grandiosa alongside the already popular MSC Seashore. Starting in December 2025, this marks the first time the cruise line will operate two ships simultaneously from the Central Florida port and the first time MSC Grandiosa will be based in North America. “We are honored … [Read More...]