A big step against public smoking has been taken by a small-ship cruise line. Crystal Cruises announced yesterday that beginning in 2014, smoking will be banned from all bars, restaurants, staterooms, and all other public areas. The only exceptions – the Connoisseur Club and a few areas on exterior decks.  Here is the word from Crystal via their […]
Today marks the 140th anniversary of Holland America Line’s first sailing, making Holland America Line the oldest cruise line sailing. Holland America Line was founded in 1873 under the name, Netherlands-America Steamship Company. Holland’s first ship was the Rotterdam, which sailed its 15-day maiden voyage from the Netherlands to New York City on October 15, 1872. Originally, Holland […]
Earlier this morning in New York City, Royal Caribbean officially unveiled their newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The Quantum of the Seas will feature many new amenities, never before seen or possibly imagined on a cruise ship. She will feature North Star, a glass enclosed observation pod that will allow guests to stand 300 […]
Princess Cruises today expanded its Captainâs Circle loyalty program with the addition of a new membership category â the Medallion level. The new tier, for passengers sailing on a fourth or fifth cruise, or between 31 and 50 cruise days, fits between the programâs current Gold and Platinum levels. The new level goes into effect […]
For the first time in her history, the Carnival Legend is currently enroute to Barcelona to kick off her upcoming European cruise season. Earlier this week, the Carnival Legend began a 15 night transAtlantic cruise from Tampa  that will end in Barcelona on April 22nd. Once reaching Barcelona, the Carnival Legend will officially begin her summer cruise […]
According to reports as well as a statement from Celebrity Cruises, the Celebrity Millennium is currently experiencing an electrical issue that is affecting the shipâs propulsion. Celebrity Cruises has confirmed that engineers onboard are currently working to resolve the problem. Unfortunately the reduction in speed will alter force the ship to alter its itinerary. Here is the […]
Costa Cruises recently celebrated their 65th anniversary, which is a pretty major milestone for a cruise line. Costa is one of the oldest cruise lines sailing and has a very interesting and rich Italian history. Check out how far Costa has come today in their latest video highlighting their major milestones throughout their history. You can also […]
[one_half] This weekâs poll: Here is this weekâs cruise poll question: On port days, when do you usually go ashore? Thanks for voting! [/one_half] [one_half_last] Last weekâs results: Question: Where can you be found late at night onboard? Winner: The Casino wins with 24.75% of the votes. This was one of the closer polls we’ve had though, […]
Carnival Corporation has announced that Grand Turk will reopen for cruise ships starting next week. The first ship to call at Grand Turk for the reopening will be the Carnival Freedom on April 8th. Grand Turk has been closed for almost five weeks after a surge of Norovirus cases were reported onboard ships only after visiting Grand […]
Harry Cotterill is the President and Managing Director of Dream Designs Colchester, a firm that specializes in the art of drawing cruise ships, river boats, as well as cargo ships. Recently, Dream Designs Colchester presented it’s 50th drawing aboard a cruise ship. Harry Cotterill has been the artist behind all of the firm’s drawings, but he has […]
Holland America Lineâs ms Oosterdam and ms Volendam will return to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands for the 2013-14 season with a series of sailings that will visit more than 50 ports of call. During the voyages guests will have the opportunity to experience the regionâs incredible wildlife on land and in the sea, including Australiaâs […]
Oh where do I begin? I guess I could say I don’t understand why somebody would want to sail on Titanic II, much less build it. Let’s start with Clive Palmer. The Man Behind It Clive Palmer is the head of Blue Star Line, the company set to launch Titanic II. He is worth around […]