Ultra-luxe line Silversea Cruises revealed its newest expedition ship, Silver Endeavour, is headed to dry dock for a refurbishment that will add 10 suites to the ship’s existing 100 staterooms. Two new accommodation categories, Master and Signature suites, will replace a top-deck helicopter hangar. Dry Dock Upgrades Will Create 10 Suites Royal Caribbean Group’s luxury line Silversea … [Read more...]

Do you have a cruise coming up, but want to know if you’re at the minimum drinking age? Maybe you have a cruise planned and want to know whether your older kids will be able to join you for a cocktail. No matter the situation, knowing the drinking age on cruise ships is important. In this article, you’ll learn the minimum age for drinking on cruise ships so you can properly plan your next … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first cruise line to embark 100 million guests since its first sailing in 1972. The announcement was made by Carnival President Christine Duffy, who boarded the Carnival Sunrise at PortMiami, where the cruise line was founded, to thank guests for choosing Carnival and making it the world’s most popular cruise line. Carnival … [Read more...]

Luxury line Seabourn, a Carnival Corporation brand, announced it has sold one of its older ships, Seabourn Odyssey, to a Japanese transport company. The line, which in recent years has expanded into the expedition cruise market, will continue to operate the ship until mid-2024. Seabourn Odyssey Published Voyages Will Operate Seabourn, one of Carnival Corporation’s luxury lines, will … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean recently announced it will open its new Royal Beach Club resort in 2025. The 17-acre destination experience will be located at the western end of Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. It will feature a combination of the island’s stunning beaches and the cruise line’s signature experiences.  However, while everything seemed to be ready for the cruise line to start … [Read more...]

A cruise is an exciting way to travel and escape your everyday life for a bit. The only downside to a cruise is figuring out what you can and cannot pack. Cruise ships have a lot of restrictions when it comes to what you’re allowed onboard. From no irons to sharp objects, you want to pack smart to prevent having your items confiscated. But what are the rules when it comes to food? Can you bring … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises has scheduled two preview sailings of its new Celebrity Ascent, allowing eager cruisers to get a sneak peek at the vessel even before her inaugural cruise in December 2023. The ship is the fourth in the line’s popular Edge class. First-Look Sailings in November 2023 for Celebrity Ascent Two preview cruises aboard Celebrity Cruises’ new-build Celebrity Ascent, now under … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has announced a cruise cancellation for the Mariner of the Seas just over two weeks before the departure. The cancellation is due to a dry dock currently taking place in Cadiz, Spain, which is taking longer than anticipated.  The maintenance work being done on the ship includes new paint, an upgrade to the pool deck and waterslides, maintenance to the propellors, and … [Read more...]

Greenock Ocean Terminal in Clydeport, one of Scotland’s west coast cruise ports, is expecting to make big strides in cruise ship arrivals this year. Nestled alongside the Firth of Clyde, the port also will show off its new visitor center for cruise guests. Greenock Terminal to Welcome 150,000 Cruisers Ninety-one cruise ships are scheduled to call at Greenock Ocean Terminal in 2023, a 25% … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has announced a new partnership with Formula 1 to offer an unparalleled Grand Prix hospitality experience on board MSC Virtuosa during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November 2023.  As part of MSC Cruises’ partnership with Formula 1, this unique offering promises to bring the trackside thrills of the final race of the season to the cruise ship. MSC Virtuosa will serve as a hotel … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald has provided some important updates to cruisers booked on certain future sailings of Carnival Legend and Carnival Luminosa. The alerts, posted by Heald, offer must-know, pre-boarding news for three upcoming voyages. Transpacific Mask Update John Heald, the brand ambassador at Carnival Cruise Line, wants to make sure that all cruise guests … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has been dealing with not just one mistake over the last few days but two. Following our earlier coverage of the cruise line refunding guests over a wrongly published premium package, Royal Caribbean also informed guests about the incorrect pricing of a popular shore excursion. Royal Caribbean Shore Excursion Glitch It wasn’t a single glitch in the last few days by Royal … [Read more...]

Many people are fascinated with the idea of working on a cruise ship. After all, you get to travel the world, meet amazing people, and live at sea, all while earning money! How to get a job on a cruise ship isn’t widely known. The process isn’t as simple as going on a job board and emailing your resume. You need to know certain things about getting a job on a cruise ship, especially if you have … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is set to expand its fleet significantly this year, making it the fastest-growing fleet of the year, outpacing rivals Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line.  Costa Venezia will be renamed Carnival Venezia. She will sail under the unique “Carnival Fun Italian Style,” celebrating Italian culture and cuisine with traditional Carnival cruise line … [Read more...]

Upmarket boutique line Windstar Cruises will soon introduce a vegan menu on all six of its cruise ships. The menu was created in partnership with a national health organization following increased demand from the line’s cruise guests, said Windstar. Windstar Cruises, operator of a fleet of all-suite and sailing yachts, plans to roll out a full, plant-based and gluten-free vegan menu that … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new range of non-alcoholic cocktails, offering guests an alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages. The drinks are based on some of the most popular cocktails served at Carnival’s Alchemy Bar, a destination for cocktail enthusiasts on almost every Carnival ship sailing from the US. The cocktails are created using non-alcoholic spirits produced by … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises announced it has enhanced its outdoor sports activities by installing open-air pickleball courts to nine of its ships. Use of the courts is free to cruisers, and there are plans for organized games and tournaments, the line said. Pickleball A Fast-Growing Sport Celebrity Cruises has joined the growing list of cruise lines now offering the popular game of pickleball … [Read more...]

Another cruise ship has been involved in a rescue operation in the Caribbean. In this case, it was the Celebrity Millennium vessel during a week-long voyage out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This news comes as refugees continue to find better lives in the United States, but at significant risk via small, often makeshift boats. Thankfully, the large cruise ship was in the region to help this … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has partnered with Guinness World Records to elevate its onboard entertainment offerings. Officials will be on hand to allow guests to test their skills and break records during their cruise vacation. To add to the excitement, guests who do break a record will be awarded a genuine, official Guinness World Records certificate to show off with.  Expanding Onboard Entertainment … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has won kudos for being among the top companies for Latino employees. An award from Latino Leaders Magazine follows several other honors the cruise line and its parent company have received for employee diversity and inclusivity. Carnival is a Top Company for Latinos Carnival Cruise Line was named one of the top 25 Best Companies for Latinos to Work in 2023 by the … [Read more...]