For fans of the hit television series, Game of Thrones, Holland America Line is offering a unique look into the world of Game of Thrones. The new “behind the scenes” excursion in Belfast, Ireland will offer guests a behind-the-scenes look at many of the locations where the television show is filmed. Two of the main highlights on […]
Royal Caribbean is taking entertainment to a whole new level aboard their soon to be newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The wide array of innovative entertainment features were announced yesterday during a live Google Hangout, hosted by the ship’s godmother, Kristin Chenoweth, and Royal Caribbean’s Vice President of Entertainment, Nick Weir. Many of the new […]
A local New Orleans newspaper has reported Royal Caribbean has made the decision to leave the Port of New Orleans for the 2015-16 winter cruise season. Royal Caribbean’s hiatus in the port will begin following the departure of Serenade of the Seas in April 2015. The newspaper report was confirmed by Royal Caribbean earlier this week […]
Preparations for removing the Costa Concordia from the shore of Giglio have been in motion for a number of months. Now, with just over a month before the ship is raised and towed away, concerns of pollution in the water surrounding the wreck are becoming more a major concern for local citizens. In a recently […]
Following a drydock this December, Holland America Line’s ms Volendam will offer guests 21 redesigned staterooms, a contemporary bar, and newly appointed bathroom in all suites and other select staterooms. The 21 redesigned staterooms, which were previously oceanview staterooms, will be converted into the line’s exclusive Lanai Staterooms, offering guests direct access to the ship’s wrap […]
Earlier this month, Costa Cruise’s CEO, Michael Thamm, announced the line would absorb the smaller Ibero Cruises into the Costa brand by the end of the year. The announcement was made public at a travel agent conference aboard the Costa Luminosa earlier this month. Ibero Cruises is Spain’s second largest cruise line, behind Royal Caribbean Ltd.’s Pullmantur Cruises, and […]
According to a report by The Royal Caribbean Blog, a young boy sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas nearly drowned today after being found unconsciousness in one of the ship’s main swimming pools. The young boy was reportedly found at the bottom of one of the ship’s main Lido pools, in an conscious […]
Carnival’s Carnival Miracle will begin sailing year round to the Mexican Riviera from Long Beach, California beginning in October 2014. According to Carnival, “The program will encompass three different week-long itineraries, including a new three-port, seven-day cruise featuring Mazatlán on the majority of departures. In addition to the call in Mazatlán, the new three-port itinerary will […]
Earlier today, MSC Cruises and Fincantieri Shipyards signed a contract for the construction of two, new, revolutionary ships, known as the “Seaside” prototypes. The contract will also allow for the later commitment to build a third ship. The contract was signed earlier this morning in Rome, Italy at the Palazzo Chigi between MSC Cruises and Fincantieri in the presence […]
Princess’ newest ship and sister to the highly acclaimed Royal Princess, Regal Princess, debuted today in Venice, Italy for her inaugural sailing through eastern Europe. The Regal Princess, which recently completed construction at Fincantieri’s nearby Monfalcone yard, set sail today on her inaugural sailing. The special seven night sailing will call in Corfu, Mykonos, and […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it is investing over $250 million in their new Norwegian NEXT renovation program. According to Norwegian, the renovations will bring new enhancements, experiences and transformations throughout the fleet, with the goal of elevating the guest experience and building on the success of the line’s two new ships: Norwegian Breakaway and […]
Holland America Line’s two oldest ships, ms Ryndam and ms Statendam, are scheduled to be transferred to the P&O Cruises Australia fleet in November 2015, according to an announcement made by P&O Australia. The surprise announcement came late Monday evening from P&O Cruises Australia. The line states the transfer of the two ships comes at a very important […]