Celebrity Millennium Update (Updated on 8/20 at 5:00pm) Original article: Click Here Statement from Celebrity Cruises: Our engineers, along with expert consultants from the motorās manufacturer, and our Marine Operations team in Miami, have continued working around the clock to resolve the mechanical issue onboardĀ Celebrity Millennium. Together, they have been doing everything they can to […]
Prinsendam In Drydock, Greek Cruise Shortened A 14 night cruise through the Greek Isles aboard Holland America Line’s ms Prinsendam has been shortened to allow for necessary repairs to one of the ship’s stabilizers. The sailing, which is scheduled to depart on October 14th, will now sail a shortened itinerary. The Prinsendam will remain in […]
Earlier this week, Disney Cruise Line, Cunard, and P&O announced that smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes) will no longer be permitted on the ship’s private balconies. All three cruise lines cite customer feedback, recent guest surveys, and safety reasons as the motivation for the policy change. All three cruise linesĀ previously allowed guests to smoke […]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze is not only Carnival’s latest ship, but one that marks a new direction for the cruise line. With a new design, new amenities, and a new overall feel – the Carnival Breeze is setting the course for the cruise line’s future. The Carnival Breeze entered service with Carnival in 2012 […]
A problem with one of the Celebrity Millennium’s two propulsion motors caused the ship to show up in its disembarkation port, Seward, hours after her scheduled arrival time. The problem became apparent on the final day of a northbound Vancouver to Seward sailing. According to Celebrity, the problem with the propulsion system will need to […]
A quick briefing of the latest news developing in the cruise industry. Costa Cruises Cancels Sailings To Egypt Costa Cruises, citing continuing political instability in Egypt, has cancelled all remaining calls at Egyptian ports on her cruises for the remainder of the 2013/14 fall and winter season. Costa has claimed that the calls in Egypt […]
Will you be cruising out of Seattle soon? Will you be arriving a day prior to embarkation? Well, if so, then you are in luck! The city of Seattle offers a great array of museums, galleries, parks, and other interesting attractions for you to enjoy before embarking on your cruise. Here is a quick list […]
For the first time in the cruise line’s 20 year history, Silversea has promoted one of their female officers to the position of Captain. Margrith Ettlin is Silversea’s first female Captain and will be at the helm of the line’s Silver Explorer, a specialized expedition ship. Captain Ettlin assumed control of the ship on August […]
Earlier this week, the former Pacific Princess, widely known as “The Love Boat,” made her final voyage to a scrapyard in Turkey. Once properly prepared, the ship will be dismantled and sold for scrap and parts. While the Pacific Princess is 42 years old, she left the Princess Cruises fleet in 2002 and sailed for […]
A quick briefing of the latest news developing in the cruise industry. [divider] Holland America Line Updates Wine Policy Holland America Line has announced that effective January 1, 2014, all guests will only be allowed to bring aboard 1 bottle of wine. The wine must be brought aboard in the ship’s embarkation port and will […]
American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, has announced the introduction of itsĀ GrandĀ Heartland Cruise. The special 14-night cruise on the Mississippi River will be offered at a 10-night price with a host of other complimentary extras to provide the greatest value on the River. This ultimate American river adventure begins on the scenic upper […]
Holland America Line has launched a new promotion for guests looking to book early for the 2014 cruise season. The new promotion looks to entice cruisers with special “value-added exclusive extras.” When cruisers book a qualifying Explore 4 itinerary, guests will receive a free Signature Beverage Package or beverage card, a free specialty restaurant dinner, […]