It’s time to catch up with another weekly cruise news update and we’ve got coverage on the new world’s busiest cruise port, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney, former Holland America ship, Royal Caribbean’s new mega-ship, and positive numbers for major lines. In This Article… Cruise News Update In this week’s cruise news round-up, you can catch up on Port Canaveral overtaking PortMiami as the … [Read more...]

Guests booked aboard the June 8, 2023 sailing of Norwegian Sky will have a dramatically different itinerary than originally planned. Ports of call have been rearranged and the length of every single port stay has been adjusted for a radical loss of time in port, all in the name of the cruise line’s global sustainability program, Sail & Sustain. Ports Rearranged for Norwegian Sky The June … [Read more...]

Guests planning to board Carnival Vista for the ship’s February 25, 2023 departure will see a slight delay for embarkation, due to a medical disembarkation from the previous cruise that means the ship will be returning to Galveston later than originally planned. This will also mean that guests departing the ship on Saturday may have difficulty making flights for travel home if … [Read more...]

Costa Cruises has unveiled its new summer 2023 itineraries for the Costa Fortuna, which includes three exclusive cruises designed to take guests on a journey of discovery through the Mediterranean. This is a unique opportunity for travelers to explore some of the most beautiful destinations in the Mediterranean and experience its rich culture and history. Exclusive New Itineraries Onboard … [Read more...]

Holland America Line marked Yukon Heritage Day on February 24 with a new incentive for residents of four U.S. states and a province of Canada who book certain Denali and Yukon cruise tours departing in summer 2023. A credit of $150 for the first and second cabin occupants will be awarded to those hailing from California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Ontario. Summer Incentive Holland … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has released the sixth episode of its “Making an Icon” series, this time offering an in-depth, insider look at “Creating Thrill Island” – one of the most hotly anticipated features of the upcoming Icon of the Seas. Billed as a “theme park adventure” on board what will be the largest cruise ship in the world, Thrill Island includes a variety of adrenaline-inducing … [Read more...]

As the world recovered from the pandemic, cruise lines were among the last travel-related businesses to get back on their feet. While hotels and airlines could continue operating in 2020 and 2021, cruise lines had to work hard to regain their market share after being closed down for a significant amount of time.  However, a recent report by SimilarWeb, an online market intelligence … [Read more...]

Seabourn has announced wide-ranging itineraries that its two ultra-luxury expedition ships will sail during summer 2024 and winter-spring 2025, including the cruise line’s first visit to the Kimberleys, a remote region of Western Australia. Seabourn launched its first expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture, in June 2022 and will debut sister-ship Seabourn Pursuit in spring 2023. Arctic to … [Read more...]

Disney Cruise Line has finally announced the loyalty benefits for Pearl level members of its Castaway Club program. The brand new tier is being introduced in time for the cruise line’s 25th anniversary this summer, celebrating guests who have sailed 25 magical cruise vacations. Pearl Tier Benefits Announced Disney Cruise Line has released details of the new Pearl level of its Castaway Club … [Read more...]

The record has been passed and Port Canaveral has taken over from PortMiami as the world’s busiest passenger cruise port. The news comes as the 2022 passenger totals have been released from the Florida Ports Council, and Port Canaveral tops out at over 4 million passengers, a slim margin over PortMiami’s 3.9 million. Busy Year for Port Canaveral While the year began slowly with cruise … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has announced that four ships will be based out of the Northeast of the United States during the 2024-2025 cruise season. The deployment announcement features 13 ships with new sailings. The four ships departing from the Northeast will be the Grandeur of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, and Symphony of the Seas. At the same time, nine ships will be based in … [Read more...]

Celestyal Cruises, a renowned Greek cruise company, has acquired the former Carnival-owned Holland America Line cruise ship Ryndam and renamed it Celestyal Journey. The company has planned a €20 million refurbishment and technical overhaul at a shipyard near Piraeus for the vessel before it enters service. The launch date of the ship remains undisclosed. Ryndam Will Continue Sailing as … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has chosen Copenhagen, Denmark, for the naming ceremony of its newest ship, MSC Euribia. The 6,334-guest ship will be the cruise line’s second vessel powered by LNG, one of the cleanest marine fuels available. MSC Cruises said Denmark was selected for the honor due to the country’s efforts in environmental sustainability. MSC Euribia Ceremony Set for June 8 MSC Cruises will … [Read more...]

P&O Cruises’ much-anticipated new ship, Arvia, will be officially named next month, and the cruise line has released the names of top performers who will be hosting the exciting celebration. The ceremony will also be broadcast live, permitting cruise travel fans around the world to get a taste of the tropics and welcome the new ship to the P&O Cruises fleet. Top Performers for Arvia … [Read more...]

While the cruise may be almost a year away, guests booked aboard the January 17, 2024 sailing of Norwegian Getaway are being informed of several itinerary changes for their cruise. One port is being swapped for an alternate, the day of the ship’s visit is being changed for another port, and a third port will have a slightly longer visit time than originally planned. Norwegian Getaway … [Read more...]

Cruise ship horns have a particularly distinct sound that is very, very loud. However, you shouldn’t mistake a cruise ship’s horn for the same purpose as your car’s horn, for example.  They are an essential part of water navigation and are crucial for the safety of the ship and other ships at sea. They have a unique significance, and different blasts mean different things.  Keep … [Read more...]

Mexico has always been a top destination for cruise ships and their guests, and this trend continued throughout 2022. According to Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco, 7.7 million cruise ship passengers arrived at different Mexican ports last year, representing a substantial increase from the previous year. Cozumel has the busiest cruise port in the world, which proved true again in … [Read more...]

First came the delicious burgers, and then the delectable barbecued pork, and now there are distinctive tequilas to top it all off. Guy Fieri, the chef and Food Network celebrity who’s a restaurant partner with Carnival Cruise Line, has added Guy and Sammy’s Santo Tequilas to his mix of onboard delights. A Fieri-Hagar Brand Carnival Cruise Line and food partner Guy Fieri announced an … [Read more...]

While many cruise lines have created dedicated apps to bring guests all the updated information about activities, entertainment, dining, and more during their cruise, some passengers prefer the more relaxed, traditional vibe of a paper newsletter. Carnival Cruise Line is now bringing back its classic Fun Times newsletter, to be delivered to guests’ staterooms on each evening of their … [Read more...]

Pacific Encounter, a cruise ship from P&O Cruises Australia, has almost completed its dry dock in Singapore and will soon re-enter service with two exciting new attractions.  The cruise line shared some images from the dry dock, showing a clean and almost new-looking Pacific Encounter. The Grand-class cruise ship will resume regular service on February 25, with a repositionings cruise … [Read more...]