American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, announced today the introduction of a specially-themed Mardi Gras cruise. Offered on March 1, 2014, during the week of Mardi Gras, the new theme cruise will kick-off the line’s third season on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, with a complimentary pre-cruise package, specially-planned festivities, and an exclusive dinner […]
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Commercials are meant to convey a message and sell a product. For the travel industry, specifically the cruise industry, it can be tough. Cruise lines aren’t selling a single product, they are selling a vacation experience. Throughout the last year or so, a few of the cruise lines have launched commercials that I believe capture […]
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Hurricane Raymond Disrupts Cruise
Hurricane Raymond, a category 3 hurricane off the coast of western Mexico, has forced one ship to delay departure from a port of call and skip another. Holland America Line’s Westerdam has opted to remain in Puerto Vallarta from today through 1 pm on Wednesday (10/23). Due to this “sheltering in place,” the Westerdam will […]
Today at 1:00 pm ET, Mike Faust, Editor of Cruise Currents, will be making a guest appearance on MSC Cruise’s new Cruise Views internet talk show. Cruise Views is a show targeting travel enthusiasts who want to take an inside look at the cruise industry as well as its guests, employees and shipboard crew who make […]
The Disney Magic’s return to service has been delayed, which has prompted the cruise line to cancel the ship’s next sailing. The Disney Magic recently departed Cadiz, Spain, where the majority of a major renovation took place onboard the Disney Magic. As the Magic sailed for Miami, renovations were scheduled to continue to take place. […]
Following the recent tragedy aboard the Carnival Victory, many people have begun to debate whether cruise ships should be employing lifeguards for onboard pools. While drownings onboard cruise ships are already very rare, this situation has launched a debate on the role of lifeguards aboard cruise ships. Many have argued that cruise should not employ […]
Taking a cue from other major cruise lines, Holland America has introduced their very own all inclusive beverage package. The new Signature Beverage Package will allows guests to order 15 drinks a day for a price of $44.95 per person per day. The beverage package allows guests to choose from a variety of wine, beer, spirits, both […]
American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, officially announced today its 2014 cruise schedule, which includes over 35 unique itineraries. With advance bookings already ahead of the previous year, the line is preparing for an exciting year ahead, with new itineraries and plans to operate more cruises than it ever has before. In the […]
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Star Cruises Orders New Ship
Earlier today, Star Cruises announced the construction of a new ship in a public stock exchange filing. The new ship for Star Cruises will be built by Meyer Werft and is expected to cost around $900 million. The new ship will carry approximately 3,364 guests. According to the filing, Star states: “It is our present […]
Earlier this week, the government of Bermuda voted to allow cruise ships to keep their casino’s open while docked at the island nation. The Cruise Ship (Casino) Act 2013 was passed by Bermuda’s Parliament on Thursday, would allow cruise ships to have their casino’s open between 9 pm and 5 am. Parliament members claimed that […]
With the addition of the Grand Mistral to the Costa fleet later this fall, the cruise line is rumored to be gearing up to launch a new sub-product. Once the Grand Mistral joins the Costa fleet, she will be renamed Costa neoRiviera. The rumor was originally reported by Cruise Industry News, Costa will begin focusing […]
As the Syrian civil war continues, citizens continue to flee their homeland in makeshift boats. For the second time this month, a cruise ship has been called in to aid in rescuing refugees from the Mediterranean Sea. Earlier this weekend, the Costa Pacifica was contacted by the Italian Coast Guard to aid in a rescue […]