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 […]
Cruising, as a whole, is an enriching, refreshing experience. Most of the time, the majority of our cruise experience revolves around the main aspects of a sailing: the cruise line, the ship, the ports, the excursions, the crew. While these aspects are the main force behind the cruise experience, sometimes it’s the little things that […]
It’s an affliction suffered by cruisers everywhere. It can quiver even the stiffest upper lip. It can throw your world into a tailspin. It’s Post Cruise Depression. While not recognized by any legitimate medical authority as a real affliction, almost every cruiser can vouch for its sometimes devastating effects. A cruiser can usually self diagnosis […]
Earlier this week, Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Marco Polo was hit by a large wave while sailing through the English Channel. At the time, the Marco Polo was sailing for it’s homeport, Tilbury, when the large wave struck the side of the ship. The large wave reportedly struck the ship around the area of the […]
This Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos will face off in New Jersey in Super Bowl XLVIII. While many Americans prepare for this yearly ritual, some cruise lines have already begun tailgating for their home town team. Some of the most popular cruise lines, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and Windstar Cruises, are based […]
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a number of environmental and local groups seeking to block cruise operations in the city of Charleston, South Carolina. The lawsuit, which has been moving its way through local courts until these past few months, claims the cruise industry in Charleston has become […]
Seabourn, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced the formal signing of a contract for construction of a new all-suite vessel, continuing the fleet modernization that the company began in 2009 with the launch of Seabourn Odyssey. This award winning new class of ship, which includes the Seabourn Sojourn (2010) and Seabourn Quest (2011), has won acclaim from luxury […]
Earlier this week, an armed robbery took place on the Caribbean island of Roatan, Honduras. The victims, who have published an account of the events on Facebook, were cruising onboard the Carnival Conquest at the time of their call in Roatan. The attack comes only weeks after the United States State Department issued a travel […]
Today during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the 145,655 gross ton cruise ship Norwegian Getaway from Meyer Werft after a building period of only 15 months. The ship, the second of two Breakaway Class ships, is being delivered just nine months after the launch of sister-ship Norwegian Breakaway. Following delivery […]
Nowadays, days at sea usually occur at least once or twice on 7 night or longer sailings. Many cruisers enjoy these leisurely days at sea, but many seasoned and first time cruisers alike struggle with finding things to do or activities to take part in while at sea. These are a few quick ideas to […]
Ahoy and happy new year! 2014 is already looking to be a year full of growth, success, and cruising for Cruise Currents. This year will bring many additions to the website, enhancing and enriching your experience with us. While 2013 was a great year of improvement, we here at Cruise Currents are looking to build […]
110 Plus Years Of History Since 1900, the cruise industry has come a long way. Ships have become larger, crews have changed, and cruise lines have come and go. Let’s take a look back at our humble beginnings and discover how we’ve evolved into the modern day cruise industry. Let’s see how far we’ve come. […]