Holland America Line is continuing its 150th birthday celebrations with a variety of gifts for cruise guests in the form of amazing fare discounts, onboard credit, reduced deposits, special sailings, and more. These special Anniversary Sale offers are available on select sailings from summer 2023 to spring 2024. 150th Birthday Savings on Holland America Line Cruises Holland America Line … [Read more...]
Woman Found After Disappearing Before Cruise Departure
A mother from Utah, Alaina Marie Adams, has now thankfully been found after failing to board her cruise ship in San Francisco on Monday evening. The 33-year-old was last seen onboard Celebrity Solstice during the call to San Francisco while the ship was docked at Pier 27. Celebrity Solstice arrived in San Francisco on Sunday for a scheduled overnight call after departing from Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Debunks Recent Concerns and Rumors
Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald has responded to a range of wild rumors, questions, and concerns this week, addressing popular topics of concern to guests. From tablecloths to toppings bars to loyalty gifts to ducks, Carnival Cruise Line remains responsive to guests concerns and ensuring everyone has a fun and enjoyable cruise. Line Ambassador Addresses Rumors and … [Read more...]
Cruises Cancelled Unexpectedly for MSC Cruise Ship
MSC Cruises has announced the cancellation of multiple cruises scheduled for April 2023 due to the extended shipyard stay of the MSC Seaview in Malta. The company is now working to accommodate affected passengers. The drydock period for MSC Seaview was supposed to take just two weeks. However, this timeline has now more than doubled. Unexpected Delays Lead to Cancelled MSC Seaview … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Marks Milestone With 12 Million in Donations
Donations from guests sailing aboard the MSC Cruises’ fleet have made it possible for the line to reach a major milestone in its financial contributions to UNICEF, the nonprofit humanitarian agency that helps children across the globe. The fundraising effort onboard MSC Cruises’ 19-ship fleet is coordinated by the MSC Foundation. Fundraising Passes 12 Million Euro Mark MSC Cruises, for the … [Read more...]
New State-of-the-Art Expedition Ship Delivered
Luxury British cruise line Swan Hellenic has taken delivery of its newest and largest ship, SH Diana, from the Helsinki Shipyard. The new ship will offer a variety of cultural expedition sailings, bringing guests deep into the heart of history, art, architecture, and more around the Mediterranean, northern Africa and other exotic destinations. SH Diana Delivered The newest vessel in the … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Offering Passengers a Unique Chance
Passengers who book a voyage on the Emerald Princess, with a capacity of just over 3,000 guests, will be given a rare chance in the spring of 2024 to witness the last significant total solar eclipse taking place in North America until 2044—a whopping 20 years later. The Emerald Princess’ Modified Solar-Eclipse-Inspired Sailing Schedule To let passengers soak in the wonders of a full solar … [Read more...]
Best Jobs on Cruise Ships with No Experience
There are many perks to working on a cruise ship. You become part of a community and get to travel the world. But if you have little experience, it may seem hard to land a first job on a cruise ship. Luckily, there are many jobs on cruise ships with no experience necessary, so it may be possible to start your career at sea sooner rather than later! The question is, what exactly are those … [Read more...]
Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages Seeks New Funding
Sir Richard Branson’s cruise-line venture, Virgin Voyages, is in the early stages of seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh funding from new and existing investors. The new funding round comes as the Virgin Group founder faces financial turbulence in other parts of his business empire. Virgin Orbit has recently gone under, and Branson has been vocal about the impact of the … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Clarifies About Popular Prohibited Item
Norwegian Cruise Line has made a further adjustment to its prohibited items list, clarifying its new policy about guests bringing fans onboard. Now, the policy will permit small fans, subject to inspection and approval by ship’s security if necessary. Policy Defined, Small Fans Now Permitted Norwegian Cruise Line has clarified its new prohibition on fans, which are now listed on the cruise … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Addresses Another Recent Price Increase
Carnival Cruise Line passengers have recently noticed price increases onboard. While the most attention has gone to WiFi and gratuity prices that have gone up on April 1, another price increase that has gotten people to become outraged is the bottled water price. Carnival increased the price of a 12-pack of bottled water by more than double in November last year. However, as the price … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Director Change Aboard Newest Ship
One of Carnival Cruise Line’s most popular cruise directors has returned to lead the Fun Squad team aboard the cruise line’s flagship, Carnival Celebration. Lee Mason has begun his new contract assignment with the cruise line, bringing his distinctive brand of fun and charismatic energy to the ship. Cruise Director Handoff Complete Lee Mason officially took back the microphone for Carnival … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Offers New Dining Experience for Passengers
Wine lovers and cruise aficionados can rejoice! Princess Cruises has just announced that they will be cooperating with Caymus Vineyards to offer their patrons special Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinners onboard Princess ships sailing through North American and Alaskan waters. These dinners will become available toward the latter part of April this year. In further Caymus Vineyards … [Read more...]
Woman Nabs Cheating Partner on Carnival Cruise Ship Camera
What happens on a cruise ship doesn’t always stay on a cruise ship, especially if it’s done on the open deck when live cameras may be streamed over the ship’s television network. On a recent Carnival cruise, a popular TikTok influencer spotted her boyfriend warming up to another woman over the ship’s Lido deck camera, which apparently led to a breakup. But was the incident real? Cheating … [Read more...]
Incredible Cruise Ships With Family Suites
A cruise is a wonderful idea for a family vacation. However, finding the right cruise line to accommodate your family’s needs is essential. From entertainment to lodging, there are several factors to consider when choosing a family cruise. The best way to ensure your family is comfortable throughout the voyage is to choose a cruise ship with family suites. In this article, you’ll learn which … [Read more...]
Holland America Line’s Stunning South American Cruises
Holland America Line has revealed its 2024-2025 South America season, which features a range of cruises on the Oosterdam and Zaandam, exploring the diverse landscapes of South America, Antarctica, and the Amazon River. The reveal comes after the cruise line launched new voyages for its 2024-2025 Caribbean season and introduced a new category called Legendary Voyages last month, all of … [Read more...]
Passenger Falls to Lower Deck on Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship
A very unfortunate incident has occurred onboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, resulting in a passenger passing away on the first night of the ship’s current sailing. The incident happened late in the evening of April 2, 2023, and the ship immediately returned to PortMiami to debark the deceased passenger. This has also forced a dramatic itinerary alteration for the vessel. Passenger Falls … [Read more...]
Major Cruise Homeport Is Booming With Big Numbers
The Port of Galveston is experiencing unprecedented growth in its cruise industry, with new terminals and an increase in sailings driving economic growth and job creation. This surge in the cruise sector is coupled with strong cargo performance, contributing to an overall successful start to 2023. It promises to be a big year for the Port of Galveston in general. It will be the first full year … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Oasis-Class Cruise Ship Enters Dry Dock
Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas has entered drydock in preparation for the summer Mediterranean season. The ship is being renovated at the shipyard in Cadiz, Spain, which is a convenient choice as the ship’s summer homeport will alternate between Barcelona, Spain and Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. Symphony of the Seas Pre-Summer Dry Dock Symphony of the Seas has begun her … [Read more...]
Emirates Launches New Cruise Line That Will Set Sail in 2024
Dubai-based airline Emirates is expanding its horizons with the launch of a new cruise line division, Emirates Sealine, offering ultra-luxury cruise experiences to customers across the globe. The first voyage will depart from Dubai Harbour in April 2024, with Karachi as its maiden port of call. Emirates Ushers in A New Era of Luxury Cruising Emirates Airlines aims to redefine luxury cruising … [Read more...]