Today, Princess Cruises announced their Europe and Alaska deployments for the 2015 cruise season. The new year will see a number of Princess ships sailing in new markets and the addition of larger ships to rapidly growing regions. Europe will see the most changes between the two markets, offering Princess guests eight different ships throughout […]
Today, in preparation for Princess Cruise’s Diamond Princess’ second sailing season in Japan, the ship began a three week drydock at the Sembawang shipyard in Singapore. During the extensive $30 million drydock, the Diamond Princess will receive a number of new amenities designed for the Japanese market as well as a refresh to many of the […]
Today, in coordination with the Norwegian Escape’s homeport announcement, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a number of deployments for the 2015/16 winter cruise season. The new deployments will see new ships in a number of regions and the return of Norwegian to South America. Caribbean, Bahamas, & Florida Norwegian Escape – Norwegian Escape will offer […]
Beginning in December 2014, Costa Cruises will deploy two ships, the Costa Mediterranea and the Costa Luminosa, to sail the Caribbean from Miami, Florida. The decision to base two ships in Miami will mark the first time since 2009 Costa has based two ships at a North American port at the same time. The Costa […]
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced the Norwegian Escape will homeport year round in Miami, Florida when she debuts on November 14, 2015. While based in Miami, the ship will offer weekly seven night eastern Caribbean itineraries. The basing of the Norwegian Escape in Miami, Florida was originally reported by Cruise Currents in December 2013. Beginning […]
This past Sunday, the Tunisian government prevented a number of Israeli citizens from disembarking Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jade while docked in Port of La Goulette, Tunis. Many of the Norwegian Jade’s passengers and many throughout the cruise industry expressed anger and disbelief at the unexplainable actions of the Tunisian government. Today, Norwegian Cruise Line, in […]
Earlier this week, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Paradise rescued 24 Cuban refugees, found stranded at sea between Cuba and the Florida Keys. On Tuesday, passengers sailing aboard the Carnival Paradise were informed by the ship’s command that a small, distressed boat had been spotted in the vicinity of the ship. The ship’s command proceeded to […]
Earlier this year, Norwegian Cruise Line announced their largest ship, the Norwegian Epic, would spend a full year sailing throughout Europe from Barcelona, Spain. Today, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a new Canary Islands itinerary and a number of refreshed western Mediterranean itineraries for the Norwegian Epic’s winter 2015/16 cruise season. Norwegian Epic will offer […]
The Virgin Group, the brainchild of multi-billionaire businessman Richard Branson, recently expressed interest in venturing into the cruise industry, one of the untouched markets by The Virgin Group. While the reality of a Virgin brand cruise line is only a vision at the moment, recent reports claim The Virgin Group is seeking approximately $1.7 billion […]
This week, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Legend, will set sail from Tampa with a number of new features and amenities following a two week renovation. One of the most notable additions is Carnival WaterWorks, a water play area featuring two thrilling waterslides: Green Thunder and Twister, a splash zone, mini racing slides, and the PowerDrencher […]
Italian news sources are reporting an outbreak of the measles virus aboard Costa Cruise’s Costa Pacifica, likely infecting approximately 50 – 60 crew members. According to Costa Cruises, the infected crew members were disembarked during the last call in Civitavecchia, Italy to receive medical treatment ashore. Replacement crew members were brought aboard the ship until […]
Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas entered the drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, the Bahamas. The Allure of the Seas will remain at Grand Bahama Shipyard for seven days, while repairs are made to the ship’s propulsion units. The ship experienced minor issues with the propulsion system in 2013, causing […]