Earlier today, the Carnival Breeze sailed into her homeport, PortMiami, for the first time. To help celebrate her arrival and Thanksgiving, Carnival has positioned a 50 foot tall inflatable turkey on the top deck of the Breeze. The turkey is sporting a straw hat and Hawaiian t-shirt. As part of its Thanksgiving celebration, the cruise line also […]
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Mike Faust is an avid world traveler, often found traversing city streets in Asia and Europe rather than his home city of Boca Raton. Mike has touched down in 39 countries, set sail on 35 cruises, and flown over 400,000 lifetime miles.
Norwegian Cruise Line kicked off the holiday season this week by unveiling a Norwegian Breakaway interactive exhibit in the Grand Lounge of New York’s historic Radio City Music Hall, featuring a 1:100 scale model of the 4,000 passenger ship. Guests attending the show have the opportunity to tour the exhibit to view the model and […]
As the Carnival Breeze docked for the first time in Miami this morning, a giant 50 foot tall turkey was inflated on the top deck of the Breeze. The turkey, sporting a straw hat and Hawaiian t-shirt, will be on display to the city until tomorrow afternoon. So for now, enjoy the pictures of the Carnival Breeze’s […]
Renowned for its award-winning Cunard Insights on board enrichment programme, Cunard Line has just announced a new roster of celebrated speakers to complement select 2013 winter voyages aboard its luxury fleet – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Delving into a variety of compelling and relevant topics, Cunard Insights introduces guests to accomplished experts and visionaries who reflect the Line’s legacy of adventure […]
When Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess debuts next June, passengers will find that two of the line’s signature features have been enhanced to provide passengers with the ultimate in relaxation. Both The Sanctuary and the line’s popular adults-only pool also will offer private cabanas for the first time. Located near the forward end of the top deck, these […]
Costa Cruises is bringing back a taste of Italy to the tropics this winter with the Costa Mediterranea as she sets sail to the Caribbean at 9:00pm tonight. From November to February 2013, the 86,000-ton, 2,144-guest Costa Mediterranea will sail two 10-day round-trip Caribbean itineraries from Miami with calls at Nassau, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Grand […]
Windstar Cruises announced today that Wind Surf, the company’s flagship sailing yacht, will feature a new dining experience once the yacht’s dry dock is completed on December 1st. Formerly known as Degrees, the venue will be transformed into a contemporary dining room with a French twist, and will be renamed Stella Bistro. The name, derived from […]
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Carnival Breeze will be displaying a 50 foot tall inflatable turkey on her top deck while docked in Miami, Florida for the first time on Wednesday, November 21st. The 1,250 pound inflatable turkey will be sporting a huge straw hat and Hawaiian shirt, facing the McArthur Causeway for all drivers […]
This week Kaleigh and James review their cruise on the Crown Princess including details of entertainment, dining, activities, staterooms, ship layout and more! This week’s cruise news features stories from Carnival, Grand Cayman, and Venice. Connect with CruizeCast.
The Carnival Glory returned to service today following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that added an array of exciting on-board spaces, from a new burger venue developed by Food Network personality Guy Fieri and a pair of tropics-inspired poolside watering holes to a “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge called the Alchemy Bar. Carnival Glory’s new dining, bar […]
Norwegian Cruise Line and the Port of Houston Authority announced today that they have reached an agreement for Norwegian to sail seasonally from Houston for three years, totaling 75 calls, with an option to extend for up to two years. Beginning in the fall of 2014, Norwegian will bring the 2,374-passenger Norwegian Jewel to Houston […]
Princess Cruises will launch new service from the Port of Houston beginning in 2013 when it starts sailing from the state-of-the-art Bayport Cruise Terminal. Princess Cruises and the Port of Houston Authority confirmed an agreement Nov. 15 for the line to make passenger cruise calls during the 2013-2014 cruise season at the port’s cruise facility. […]