Royal Caribbean has recently announced a change to its wine policy, which won’t be well-received by everyone. Starting from March 3, 2023, passengers can only bring one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne per adult of drinking age per sailing. This is a significant reduction from the previous policy that allowed guests to bring up to two bottles per stateroom on the first day of the cruise. The … [Read more...]
Two Summer Itineraries Modified for Disney Cruise Ship
Disney Cruise Line has notified guests booked on two European sailings of Disney Dream that port changes are necessary for their summer sailings. Amsterdam has been removed from both itineraries and replaced with an alternate port, and each cruise has also had Sandness, Norway changed as well. Disney Dream Summer Cruises Changed Guests aboard the August 19, 2023 and September 3, 2023 … [Read more...]
Passenger Accused of Using Stolen Credit Cards for Royal Caribbean Cruise
On Sunday morning, Lexus Moorer, a 31-year-old woman, was arrested at the Port of Miami by police officers for allegedly stealing eight credit cards to fund a family vacation to the Caribbean. According to reports, Moorer is accused of using the stolen credit cards to book two staterooms on a seven-day cruise ship with the Oasis of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International. The cost of … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Makes Major Updates for Loyal Guests
Royal Caribbean International has updated and added to the benefits for its Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program, with new options that many guests will enjoy. Not all the changes will be welcome, however, and some guests may see the updates as a loss of favored benefits. The changes are largely set to take effect as of March 10, 2023. New Color Commemorative Blocks The most … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Gears Up For Alaska Travel Expo
Holland America Line will shine the spotlight on Alaska during its upcoming travel show in Seattle, a major embarkation port for the line’s summer 2023 voyages to the Great Land. The free, all-day expo will feature booking incentives for cruisers, plus many activities tied to Alaskan culture. Alaska On Display With Holland America Line Seattle-based Holland America Line is inviting … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Enhances All-Inclusive Packages for Passengers
Princess Cruises has recently introduced upgrades to its all-inclusive packages, Princess Premier and Princess Plus, to provide guests with more value for their money. Both packages now come with significantly more perks. The packages include a variety of amenities, such as drinks, WiFi, gratuities, fitness classes, premium desserts, and more, all bundled together at a discounted price. The … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Sends Extra Reminders Before Spring Break
Carnival Cruise Line is doubling down on reminders for guests to respect the established code of conduct, and warning guests of the consequences of poor behavior ahead of the busy spring break season. The cruise line has emailed booked guests with another detailed reminder of current policies, including the use of earphones, alcohol guidelines, smoking, and more. Carnival Emails Spring … [Read more...]
Nassau Cruise Port Sets Massive One-Day Record
Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas and one of the most popular ports of call for Caribbean cruises, has set a passenger record with an astonishing 28,554 guests visiting from cruise ships in a single day on Monday, February 27, 2023. The huge number is largely due to expanded berths at the newly renovated port, as well as the fact that the visiting vessels included the world’s largest ship … [Read more...]
Carnival Group Cruise Announced for Popular Brand Ambassador
John Heald, Brand Ambassador of Carnival Cruise Line, has announced the details for the next For Fun’s Sake (FFS) Cruise. The FFS cruise will set sail on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in February 2024. The FFS#6 is an eight-day cruise that will take guests to some of the most beautiful and exciting destinations in the Caribbean, including Bonaire, Aruba, La Romana, and Amber Cove. With John … [Read more...]
Luxury Cruise Line to Debut Immersive Culinary Voyages
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the industry’s top luxury lines and a brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, introduced a series of immersive culinary sailings offering a wide range of experiences in shipboard venues as well as onshore. The new series, called Epicurean Perfection, is offered on voyages in 2023, 2024 and 2025. 11 Themed Cruises Luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises … [Read more...]
Itinerary Changed, Port Cancelled for Norwegian Cruise Ship
An upcoming sailing of Norwegian Epic is being changed, with one port of call cancelled and another extended. The impacted cruise is the ship’s March 19, 2023 departure, a 7-night roundtrip Caribbean sailing from Puerto Rico. The call on Grenada has been completely removed from the ship’s itinerary, but the call to Curacao has been extended significantly to give guests more time in … [Read more...]
January Is Best Booking Month Ever For Viking
Viking reached a happy milestone in January when it recorded its best single month of bookings in its 25-year history. The company, which operates nine ocean ships and scores of river ships, said the strong showing in the first month of the year prompted it to open bookings early for some 2025 ocean sailing dates. Viking Sets Bookings Record Viking is celebrating record bookings in … [Read more...]
Top 8 Cruise Trends Travelers Should Be Worried About
Cruise travel is always evolving to meet different cruisers’ expectations and to offer new and exciting options for oceangoing getaways, but not every change or trend is necessarily positive. There are some trends cruisers should be really concerned about, because they might signify a fundamental change in what cruise vacations offer. If these trends continue, cruising may never be the … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Higher Than Expected Loss
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2022, on Monday, February 28. While the company reported strong pricing and onboard sales that led to a 225% rise in revenue, the cruise operator posted a higher-than-expected loss, sending its shares down. The company also provided disappointing guidance for 2023. … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Makes Major Beverage Changes Passengers Won’t Like
MSC Cruises has recently increased the prices of its beverage packages, which include the Easy, Easy Plus, and Premium Extra packages. These changes are effective starting from February 27, 2023, and depend on the voyage length. Although the price increases are up to 20% in some cases, the gratuity charge, which was previously not included in the package price, has been removed. This … [Read more...]
Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship – What to Know
Cruise ships have various rules to follow during your stay. One rule you might be wondering about before your big cruise is: can you smoke on a cruise ship? Whether you’re a smoker or non-smoker, understanding the smoking rules for your upcoming cruise can help you prepare. Keep reading to learn whether or not you can smoke on a cruise ship and other potential smoking rules you must … [Read more...]
World’s First and Only Three-Year Cruise to Visit 375 Ports
Miray Cruises has announced it will open for bookings for a three-year world cruise on March 1, 2023. The cruise will sail onboard the 1992-built MV Gemini and visit 135 countries on seven continents from November 2023 through the end of 2026. The fantastic part of the three-year cruise is that the cost for guests can be as little as $2,500 per stateroom per month. This provides an … [Read more...]
Godmother Announced for New Oceania Cruises Ship
Oceania Cruises has announced the godmother for its newest ship, Vista. Celebrity chef and award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis has the honor and is the perfect choice for the culinary-focused luxury cruise line. The ship will first debut in April 2023, with the official christening and naming ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 8 in Valletta, Malta. Celebrity Godmother for New … [Read more...]
Disney Dream Cruise Ship: Overview and Things to Do
Disney Dream launched the cruising arm of its empire in the late 1990s. However, after introducing its first two ships — Disney Magic and Disney Wonder — to the world, the cruise line took a little hiatus. When Disney finally unveiled its third cruise ship and continuation of the fleet more than a decade later, the cruising industry had changed, and that’s exactly why you’ll notice a stark … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Announces Dates for Popular Tour to Return
Carnival Cruise Line guests will finally be able to get a close-up look at how a cruise ship operates with the exclusive “Behind the Fun” tour, now returning fleetwide. Depending on the ship, tours will resume either March 6 or April 1, and can only be booked onboard each ship with limited spaces available. Behind the Fun Tour Returns In early January, Carnival Cruise Line announced the … [Read more...]