A number of Cruise Critic members have reported a fire and evacuation aboard P&O’s Azura. The reports were posted on the Critic Critic message boards earlier this week and have so far been unnoticed with the exception of a news report by Cruise Critic. Reports from board members cite two different alleged incidents, both occurring earlier […]
As the Norwegian Getaway sailed into New York Harbor earlier today from a short preview sailing, the ship was welcomed by an unusual powder white substance unbeknownst to many other cruise ships. Unfortunately for the tropical themed Norwegian Getaway, she was quickly cloaked in a blanket of snow, forcing many guests to remain inside and […]
Norovirus has become an infectious topic lately throughout the news and media. Many news outlets have led their viewers to believe that the norovirus is a dangerous virus only found aboard cruise ships. This misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. To help break down the half truths and to share some helpful information, Cruise […]
Royal Caribbean International’s Chairman, Richard Fain, today announced the line would not opt to build a new ship for either Royal Caribbean nor Celebrity Cruises for 2017. Prior to the announcement, Royal Caribbean International had the option to build a fourth Quantum Class ship or a sixth Solstice Class ship with a delivery date of […]
(1/28) Royal Caribbean has announced all guests currently sailing aboard Explorer of the Seas will receive a 50% refund and a 50% future cruise credit. Guests who were infected by the virus and were confined to their staterooms will receive a future cruise credit equal to the number of days they spent in their stateroom. Guests […]
After a 10 night trans Atlantic crossing, the Norwegian Getaway has finally arrived in New York City. Early this morning the new Norwegian Getaway passed underneath the Verrazano Narrow’s Bridge, sailed past Lady Liberty, and made her way into the berth at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. While docked in New York City, the Norwegian Getaway […]
A collection of news stories too short to print or news we flat out missed. Carnival Revamps Wedding Program Carnival Cruises has announced an updated wedding program, offering couples a number of new options for their cruise wedding. The new program adds the ports of Grand Turk and Freeport to a list of multiple other […]
Today, Arnold Donald, the recently appointed CEO of Carnival Corporation, hosted a number of the travel industry’s leading media outlets including Travel Weekly, The Miami Herald, Cruise Critic, and Cruise Currents among others. The call began with Donald outlining the past year’s successes, challenges, and organizational changes. Donald first touched on Carnival’s continuing perception recovery […]
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a number of environmental and local groups seeking to block cruise operations in the city of Charleston, South Carolina. The lawsuit, which has been moving its way through local courts until these past few months, claims the cruise industry in Charleston has become […]
Carnival has announced the first ever music concert series at sea, which will take place throughout the Carnival fleet during 2014. Carnival has booked 49 performances with top rated bands and musicians, such as Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Antebellum, and many others. The performances will kick off in April and take place while Carnival’s ships […]
Thanks to a partnership with world famous Le Cirque of New York City, Holland America Line offers one of the most unique dining experiences at sea. Taking place one night during each sailing, Holland America Line’s award winning Pinnacle Grill transforms into “An Evening At Le Cirque.” On many ships, the actual appearance of the […]
Earlier this week, a national morning show covered an overboard incident that occurred on a Carnival ship in 2012 that has now led to a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines. According to the show’s report, Sarah Kirby sailed on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Destiny during a 5 night Caribbean sailing in October 2012. One night of […]