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With wave season still driving sales and demand for spring and summer travel climbing daily, the cruise industry is again thriving.
With several studies indicating the industry is poised for another stellar year in 2023 and cruise lines improving the passenger experience to entice people back to the seas, it’s a great time to plan a dream vacation.
The cruise industry made major waves over the last month, and here are the top cruise stories from February.
Source: Travelpulse.com
Marella Cruises has two new ports for Marella Discovery in winter 2025, with Isla Catalina, Dominican Republic and Ponce, Puerto Rico starting from 16th December 2025. This will be the first time Marella Cruises will be porting in Ponce, Puerto Rico and Isla Catalina in the Dominican Republic. The winter itineraries offer more choice for customers in different destinations around the world, … [Read More...]
Marella Cruises has announced its latest entertainment programme onboard Marella Discovery 2 with acts to entertain all ages including the cruise-debut of a life-size elephant puppet in ‘Jumbo and The Wonder Circus’. The West-End style show takes inspiration from ‘War Horse’, ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘My Neighbour Totoro and starts this June. The show ‘Jumbo and The Wonder Circus’ was created by RWS … [Read More...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced the departure of James A. Rodriguez, who will step down as president and CEO at the end of 2024 to pursue other opportunities. Over the past two years, Rodriguez has effectively led the company through a period of substantial growth while expanding the brand’s footprint both in North America and internationally. The cruise line says it remains committed to … [Read More...]
As Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen and make a beeline for the Florida peninsula, Royal Caribbean has added one more ship to the list of changed itineraries. Now, Grandeur of the Seas will be sailing a vastly different itinerary on her Monday, October 7, 2024 departure than guests initially planned to enjoy. The ship will now visit Nassau as the only port rather than two destinations in … [Read More...]
While thousands of cruise passengers await word about their upcoming cruises over the next few days as now-Hurricane Milton stays on course for Florida, Carnival Cruise Line has issued its first itinerary change – for a cruise not going anywhere near the Gulf of Mexico. The change is for the Sunday, October 6, 2024 departure of Carnival Pride, a 7-night Bermuda sailing roundtrip from Baltimore, … [Read More...]
With the cruise lines and the US East Coast still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton is on its way – wreaking more havoc and piling on the itinerary changes. The storm, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, October 5, 2024, has quickly intensified and gained Hurricane status – and is likely to impact the next sailing onboard Virgin Voyages’ … [Read More...]
Seabourn Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Nancy Pauwels) While parts of the world are water-logged from storms and hurricanes that impact cruise itineraries, others, including a Seabourn expedition ship, are facing challenges of the opposite kind — drought. Just three days before departure, Seabourn, a luxury brand of Carnival Corporation, advised guests booked on Seabourn … [Read More...]
Known for its dramatic and heroic rescues, the U.S. Coast Guard went above and beyond on October 5, 2024, when it rescued two men for two separate incidents on the same ship. The U.S. Coast Guard conducted consecutive rescue operations from a Princess Cruises ship 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi on Hawaii’s Big Island, safely airlifting two ailing passengers to shore. The Joint Rescue … [Read More...]
Embarkation day can be a frantic, hectic jumble of lines, paperwork, and security checks, but what if you arrive at the pier at your scheduled time to find your ship is gone? Guests setting sail aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas from Bayonne, New Jersey may see just that on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The cruise line has notified guests of a rare split embarkation with changes to some … [Read More...]
Here we go again! As Tropical Storm Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, Royal Caribbean has adjusted the itineraries for four of its ships to avoid the expected impact. The changes, which will keep the ships from the storm’s path – currently targeting Florida – affect Harmony of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, and Utopia of the Seas. Symphony of the Seas … [Read More...]
