We’ve had some major stories from the past week, so here we are with another packed cruise news update, with coverage on Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC Cruises. In The Article… Cruise News Update Here we are with another busy cruise news update from the past week. We’ve got coverage on Royal Caribbean kickstarting construction on its second Icon-class mega-ship, … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Makes Family Cruises Amazingly Affordable
Just in time for Spring Break and summer vacations, Holland America Line is offering great value with their “kids cruise free” perk, valid on select April 2023 through April 2024 cruises. As an extension of wave season sales, this perk makes it even easier and more affordable for families to set sail on dream vacations to make memories to last a lifetime. The “kids … [Read more...]
Where Do Cruise Ships Go To Die? The Dismantling Process
After their extraordinary lives sailing passengers all over the world for exquisite cultural experiences, decommissioned cruise ships have to say farewell, too. Where do they go to be dismantled? In This Article… Why Do Cruise Ships Get Sent to Graveyards? Before the pandemic, cruise ships stayed in commission for a lot longer. Larger cruise companies sold their older ships to smaller … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Becomes First Line to Earn Coveted Award
Five ships operated by Celebrity Cruises received Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide, marking the first time that the rating service and online publication has recognized an ocean cruise line with its top honor. The 2023 resort-at-sea awards to Celebrity Cruises place the Royal Caribbean Group brand in good company, joining an exclusive collection of land-based luxury properties. Two … [Read more...]
Los Angeles’ New Cruise Terminal Plan Underway Again
After a three-year hiatus, the Port of Los Angeles is relaunching its efforts to build an additional passenger cruise terminal in San Pedro’s Outer Harbor. The plan has been in the works for over a decade and was paused due to the pandemic that essentially shut down the entire cruise industry. However, with the industry rebounding, the port is pushing forward with its proposal. New … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Will Visit New Dominican Cruise Port
Norwegian Cruise Line will offer trips to Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, a new tourist destination, and cruise port in the Dominican Republic. The cruise line has included Cabo Rojo-Pedernales as one of the destinations for its January, March, and April 2024 itineraries, sailing from La Romana to Cabo Rojo, Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire, and more. The Pedernales-Cabo Rojo Tourism Development Project is … [Read more...]
Unexpected Passenger Earns Top Carnival Cruise Line Status
Many frequent cruisers eagerly set sail to earn loyalty points and benefits with their favorite cruise line, and one very privileged pooch is now among the top tier of Carnival Cruise Line’s VIFP program. The retired U.S. Army service dog, Sarge, was honored aboard Carnival Celebration not only for his cruise line loyalty, but for his overall commitment to service. A Carnival Diamond … [Read more...]
VIP Lounge Not Available on Royal Caribbean Ship
Royal Caribbean International has reached out to higher levels of loyal guests booked on Harmony of the Seas to inform them that the exclusive Diamond Lounge will not be used for events for several sailings, due to ongoing enhancements in adjacent areas. The work being done is creating noise, dust, and other debris, making the Diamond Lounge temporarily less desirable for use. Diamond Lounge … [Read more...]
Cruise Lines Move on Decarbonisation of the Cruise Industry
Costa Group, the unit of Carnival Corporation that operates Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises, signed an MOU with a Switzerland-based methanol producer that the two companies say will spur the use of methanol as a clean fuel for the cruise industry. The move is in line with other major cruise companies that have committed to developing methanol fuel as a path toward becoming carbon neutral. … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Gets Strict With New Message for Passengers
Carnival Cruise Line shared a new video message from its President, Christine Duffy, addressing the issue of inappropriate behavior on board its ships, just in time before Spring Break and the Summer Holidays. The video highlights the steps the cruise line takes to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation for guests, including updated security procedures, additional crew training, and … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Expands Short Cruise Offerings
Cruise lovers looking for a quick getaway will have more options than ever, with eight Royal Caribbean ships offering shorter itineraries in 2024 and 2025, with a variety of homeports, destinations, and departure days to choose from. This gives travelers a broad range of experiences to enjoy and different ships to explore, with amplified venues and all the amazing adventure Royal Caribbean is … [Read more...]
Do Cruise Ships Have Irons and Ironing Boards?
You want to pack as lightly as possible when packing for a cruise. Although cruise ships have shops where you can purchase the small things you may forget, you may still feel uneasy if you forget something when you’re out at sea. That’s why it’s crucial to be prepared and know what your cruise ship does and doesn’t provide and what you are and aren’t allowed to bring onboard. Many people … [Read more...]
Cayman Islands Cruise Tourism Exceeds Expectations
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has announced that cruise tourism exceeded expectations in 2022, with 743,394 cruise passengers visiting the islands by the end of the year. This marks a significant rebound for the destination, and a surprising one, given the late start that the Cayman Islands had post-pandemic. The Cayman Islands opened up to cruise tourism relatively late last … [Read more...]
Former Carnival-Owned Vessels to Become Residential Ships
Victoria Cruises Line, a Cyprus-based company, revealed details about its new concept for cruising – a long-term residential experience where guests rent staterooms for a minimum of six months aboard its two ships operating world cruises. The line bills the trips as affordable lifestyles at sea while the ships, which formerly sailed for a Carnival Corporation brand, cruise the globe for about … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Opens 116-Night World Cruise Across 21 Countries
MSC Cruises’ 2025 World Cruise onboard MSC Magnifica has opened up for sale. With a new itinerary and an extended discovery of Australasia, this 116-night cruise is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Guests can embark onboard MSC Magnifica from four European ports, including Civitavecchia, Genoa, Marseille, and Barcelona between January 4 and 7, 2025, cutting down on travel time … [Read more...]
Luxury Cruise Line Unveils New Alaska Experiences
Oceania Cruises, part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, unveiled its Go Local tour series for summer 2023 sailings in Alaska, designed to provide immersive experiences into the cultures and cuisines of the Last Frontier state. The series will be offered on cruises from May to September aboard the 656-guest Regatta, with 14 departures from Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., the upmarket … [Read more...]
First Steel Cut for Next Royal Caribbean Icon-Class Ship
Royal Caribbean International is striding quickly toward the next generation of cruise ships, and construction is now underway for the second Icon-class vessel, due to set sail in 2025. The first steel was cut for the new ship on February 14, 2023, at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, in a traditional ceremony to mark the beginning of the vessel’s physical construction. Steel … [Read more...]
Flynn Cruiseport Boston Terminal: What You Need to Know
Flynn Cruiseport Boston is the dedicated cruise terminal located in Boston Harbor. It’s part of the busy East Coast Port of Boston, which is operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority (MASSPORT). Formerly known as the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, the cruise terminal was renamed Flynn Cruiseport Boston in 2017. In This Article… Boston Cruiseport is used mainly by US passengers departing on … [Read more...]
Port Tampa Bay Opens New Center for Crew Members
Port Tampa Bay has recently opened a new Seafarers Center outpost, offering a wide range of support and services to international cruise ship workers visiting the port. The center, located in Cruise Terminal 3, will serve as a hub for package and mail delivery and provide free WiFi and communication services to the workers. The opening of the crew center marks a significant step in … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Refines Upcoming Itineraries for Four Ships
Carnival Cruise Line is continuing to refine upcoming itineraries for four more vessels, with a total of eight sailings making relatively minor changes. The first of the cruises to be changed is not setting sail until November 2023, however, giving booked guests plenty of time to make plans for the altered sailing or change their own travel plans if they prefer. Four Carnival Cruise Ships … [Read more...]