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Disney Cruise Line’s New Ships Will Be Smaller Than Most of the Current Fleet
Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Source: … [Read More...]
Royal Caribbean Captain Retires After 50 Years of Service
It’s always hard to say goodbye but even harder when the person bidding adieu has spent half a century dedicated to the passengers and crew aboard some of the world’s biggest cruise ships. After a remarkable 50-year tenure with Royal Caribbean, Captain Johnny Faevelen is embarking on his next journey – one that keeps him closer to home. “It is with mixed feelings I have handed in my … [Read More...]
Cruise Ship Market Expected to Reach $16.7 Billion by 2031: Rising Demand for Luxury Travel and Technological Advancements
According to a recent report by Allied Market Research, the global cruise ship market is projected to experience significant growth, reaching $16.7 billion by 2031, up from $8 billion in 2021. This growth is largely attributed to the increasing demand for luxury travel, improved amenities, and technological advancements within the cruise industry. The market is expected to grow at a compound … [Read More...]
The Safest Cruise Ship Destinations Worldwide, Ranked In New Study
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the safest city for a cruise ship stopover, according to a new study analyzing 52 cruise destinations throughout the world. The Middle East city ranks No. 1, because its crime index is low, its hospitals are highly rated and only two safety-related incidents involving cruise ships were recorded December 2023-November 2024, according to the study by travel … [Read More...]
Crystal Celebrates 35 Years Of Being Exceptional At Sea announcing its first selection of 2025-themed cruises aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, is pleased to announce its first selection of 2025-themed cruises aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity with exclusive voyages commemorating the brand’s 35th anniversary. These unique sailings are designed to delight and inspire while enjoying Crystal’s signature entertainment, award-winning service, and celebrated dining … [Read More...]
Disney Cruise Line Planning Smaller Class of Cruise Ships After Fourth Wish Class Ship
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed that it will build a fourth Wish-class ship before moving to a new, smaller class design. As reported by Seatrade Cruise News, these are the first details released for Disney Cruise Line’s four new builds contracted at Meyer Werft last August. The fourth 144,000gt (gross tonnage), liquified natural gas (LNG)-powered Wish-class ship will have a capacity for 4,000 … [Read More...]
TUI Cruises Launches Music-Themed Voyages
Once upon a time, sailors used to get through long days at sea by singing rhythmic work songs known as “shanties” that told tales about living life on vessels. TUI Cruises plans to laud this old tradition by officially bringing them aboard in 2025, along with more modern-day homages to internationally acclaimed music by The Beatles and ABBA. The German-based cruise line recently … [Read More...]
Small Ships, Big Adventures: Aurora Expeditions’ Wave Season Offers Savings of up to $6,500 Per Person
Aurora Expeditions, the B Corp-certified pioneering adventure travel company known for immersive and responsible small-ship exploration, is inviting travelers to embark on the ultimate adventure to Antarctica or the Arctic with exceptional Wave Season offers. From now until March 31, 2025, travelers will receive savings of up to $6,500 per person*, making it the perfect time to book an … [Read More...]
Holland America Sponsors ‘Wheel of Fortune’ For Cruise Week
Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Source: … [Read More...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrate over 9,500 wildlife sightings in 2024 with marine conservation charity ORCA
Guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fleet of three smaller ships have made over 9,500 wildlife sightings together with ORCA’s Ocean Conservationists in 2024 as part of their marine wildlife conservation work. The ORCA Ocean Conservationist programme is a unique whale and dolphin monitoring project, which uses the data collected during cruises to identify and monitor whale and dolphin … [Read More...]