Continuing Carnival Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades, Carnival’s poolside theaters are the latest to be updated and revamped. Newly named as “Dive In Movies,” the poolside theaters will now feature theme nights, custom movie trailers, and branded popcorn boxes. If you haven’t figured it out yet, Carnival’s Dive In Movies can be viewed from pretty much […]
Tonight, celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will cook up some of his incredible culinary creations for an exclusive group of influential social media foodies as Norwegian Cruise Line hosts the weekly International #FoodieChats Twitter Chat live from Zakarianâs restaurant in New York City, The Lambs Club. The #FoodieChats theme for the night […]
On January 13, 2012 the tragedy of the Costa Concordia began to unfold around 8:30pm EST. As soon as I was notified of the incident, I began creating a timeline of the events on this website. On the one year anniversary of this tragedy, I have restructured, edited, and cleaned up the original timeline to share […]
As I reported earlier this week, the Carnival Splendor recently suffered damage to its propulsion system after sailing through a group of underwater fishing nets. The damage incurred prompted for the need to make repairs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. According to Carnival these repairs have taken longer than expected and have delayed the arrival of the Carnival Splendor in […]
The beautiful city of Dubrovnik in Croatia has been added to MSC Fantasiaâs 8-day/7-night summer cruise, further enhancing a voyage of discovery that will take MSC travelers into the very heart of ancient Greece and some of the most beautiful destinations in the eastern Mediterranean. In this stunning region, everything is brighter: the whitewashed cube-shaped houses, the Lapis Lazuli sea and the dramatic […]
When considering what are the hottest new songs or who are the most popular performers, Billboard is the source that comes to music loversâ minds. So, when seeking a partner for a series of new musical offerings onboard, thatâs exactly who Celebrity Cruises approached, and guests across the fleet are now ârockingâ the benefits. Celebrity […]
According to recent reports, Carnival Cruise Line has reportedly cancelled nine sailings to Belize this year. These nine sailings were split between the Carnival Legend and Carnival Glory. Both ships operate similar itineraries and will now call in Costa Maya instead of Belize. In a letter sent to customers on the impacted sailings Carnival explained the reasoning […]
 Princess Cruises today has launched a new blog, âLinked by the Sea,â exploring the many relationships that begin, or are rekindled, at sea. Featuring touching stories from both passengers and crew members, the blog will recount personal tales of friendship, romance and meaningful connections forged at sea. On the heels of the lineâs two popular yearlong […]
MSC Cruises today confirms that Melody, the smallest ship in the MSC Cruisesâ fleet, is retiring from service and will no longer offer cruises on behalf of the Geneva-based company. The decision to withdraw one of its first and most traditional cruise ships reaffirms MSCâs focus on cutting-edge service and reflects the companyâs continued desire to offer travellers the […]
For the sixth year in a row, Princess Cruises has earned top honors as the âBest Cruise Line in Alaskaâ in the annual Travel Weekly Readersâ Choice Awards. The awards, given by the respected magazineâs travel agent readers, recognized the line for the quality of its Alaska cruises and cruisetours. âAlaska is a special destination for us, so weâre […]
Yesterday, at the CondĂ© Nast Traveler Exchange – The Travel Specialists Summit in Grand Cayman, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced its new blog, Luxury Goes Exploring. The blog, which launches today, celebrates the tastes and traditions of the places that the all-inclusive luxury line visits along with valuable insider tips and destination information guests can use when planning their cruise […]
Norwegian Cruise Line is starting off 2013 with a âbangâ by announcing that Norwegian Breakaway, the lineâs newest ship debuting this May in New York City, will feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise. The environmentally-friendly pyrotechnics display will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, after the ship […]