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3 Cruise Line Funnels Explained

Carnival Funnel For the full history behind Carnival’s funnel, skip ahead to 23:28 in my recent interview I conducted with Joe Farcus, the designer of the Carnival funnel. Costa Funnel Costa’s funnel features the colors gold and blue, each with a unique symbolism behind their colors. Costa Cruises was founded in 1854, originally operating cargo ships around the […]

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Could A Cruise Line Be Preparing To Dock In Mobile?

Local new stations in Mobile are reporting on a possible return of one cruise line to the now vacant Alabama Cruise Terminal in Mobile, Alabama. The cruise terminal has been without a cruise ship since Carnival Cruise Line’s pulled the then named, Elation, from the city in October 2011. No cruise ship has sailed either […]

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Cruise Packing: Easily Overlooked Cruise Essentials

Sometimes when we pack for a cruise, the excitement of embarking on another high seas adventure can cause us to overlook some essential items to pack. So, based on my past experiences with realizing I need something aboard a cruise, here is my list of easily overlooked cruise essentials. Feel free to leave your ideas […]

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Tropical Wave Dorian – Cruise Itinerary Watch

[divider] Storm Information (Click on maps to zoom) [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third][/one_third] [one_third_last][/one_third_last] [divider] Itinerary Changes As of 7:00 pm, July 27th, there is 1 reported itinerary change.  [box type=”warning” align=”aligncenter” ]Tracking for Dorian has now ended due to the storms dissipation.[/box] [divider] Carnival Freedom July 27th departure Day Original Itinerary Revised Itinerary Sat Fort Lauderdale Fort […]

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Norwegian Launches New Weddings At Sea Program

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today three new, customizable destination wedding experiences for guests wishing to celebrate their nuptials on one of Norwegian’s ships or in one of the line’s spectacular destinations. In partnership with Vancouver-based Royal Ocean Events, Norwegian offers couples the opportunity to have the wedding of a lifetime during their cruise, whether they […]

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Don’t Be A Pier Runner – Tips & Videos

#4 – Book your shore excursions with the cruise line. If you book your shore excursion through your cruise line, whether online or onboard, the cruise line will communicate and work with your excursion leaders to locate you and return you to the ship prior to departure. Earlier this year on my Eurodam cruise, my excursion booked […]

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Dance Party Between Two Norwegian Ships (Video)

Norwegians like to have fun, and recently in Cozumel, Norwegian proved it! While the Norwegian Dawn and Sun were docked in Cozumel, the crew from both ships decided to make debarkation a bit more fun. Check out this video… Video courtesy of Brent Morales.

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Norwegian (NCLH) Begins Trading On NASDAQ

Today Norwegian Cruise Line began trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings). Norwegian’s initial public offering consists of 23,529,412 ordinary shares. Kevin Sheehan among other executives were onboard the Norwegian Epic this morning in Miami to officially launch the offering during the NASDAQ’s opening bell. Here is the latest on NCLH as of 1:20pm Catch […]

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Norwegian Announces 2014/2015 Caribbean, Bahamas & Florida Itineraries

For the ultimate in sun and fun, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its deployment for the fall and winter 2014/2015 season with eight contemporary ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida from five homeports: Miami, New York, Tampa, Houston and New Orleans.  Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Pearl will set sail from Miami.  […]

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Royal Caribbean Named “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 10th Year

For the 10th consecutive year, Royal Caribbean International was named the Best Cruise Line Overall in the 2012 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards. The cruise line also was named the Best in Sales & Service for a fifth year, as well as topped the Domestic U.S. and Caribbean categories. Royal Caribbean was among the winners of […]

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Royal Caribbean Debuts All-Inclusive Drink Packages on 13 Ships

Royal Caribbean International is furthering its commitment to total guest satisfaction by expanding its existing onboard beverage program to include two new packages that will streamline and enhance the onboard guest experience. The cruise line is introducing two new beverage packages – Classic and Premium, which will allow guests to pay one price at the […]

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CruizeCast Episode 70: Cruise Thanksgivings and Christmas Wishes

This week Kaleigh and James give thanks for their favorite things from each cruise line and share their Christmas wishes for what they think would improve the cruise experience on each line. Cruise news features stories from the up and coming port of Houston and a new drink package on Norwegian. Connect with CruizeCast.