Holland America Line’s On Deck For A Cause onboard program is celebrating a significant milestone for World Cancer Day, which was celebrated on February 4. The onboard program, which spans the entire Holland America fleet, has raised $4.5 million for a cancer organizations in six international cancer organizations located in the United States, Canada, Australia,the Netherlands, Germany […]
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 […]
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 aided Mylène Paquette, a Canadian rower attempting to become the first North American woman to row solo across the Atlantic, earlier today. Yesterday, the Queen Mary 2 received a call to aid Mylène and quickly prepared a package of supplies overnight as the ship headed out to help. Upon arrival to […]
As the cruise industry begins to update its smoking policies in the interest of their guests, it is sometimes hard to follow which cruise line still allows smoking in certain areas and which does not. To help alleviate the confusion, we’ve created a handy guide to help you follow the latest changes in industry policies. […]
After achieving a goal of raising $3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital over a three-year period with their Care to Play: Carnival for St. Jude Kids campaign, Carnival Cruise Lines has expanded upon its partnership by becoming the Official Celebration Partner at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and has committed to a goal of raising […]
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched a new tab on their Facebook page to help address the concerns of cruisers as well as share news and updates of the cruise line. The new tab, dubbed “Carnival News & Updates,” allows cruisers to vote in an online poll to help choose the next topic discussed on the […]
Carnival Corporation & plc is donating $2 million to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy that struck the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, and devastated New Jersey and New York. The funds are earmarked for four charities providing an array of relief and rebuilding services and support. The Robin Hood Relief Fund will receive $1 […]
Around 400 passengers onboard P&O’s Oriana are planning to stage a protest this morning during debarkation. This protest is apparently a response to the quarantine of about 400 guests onboard who have reportedly contracted norovirus. The passengers are planning to in a sense, rebel, against the Captain, officers, and crew by refusing to disembark the ship. How will this be done? […]
Celebrity Cruise’s newest ship, the Celebrity Reflection, was christened this past Saturday in Miami, Florida – the Reflection’s new homeport. The Reflection had just completed a transatlantic cruise a day earlier and was christened by four Godmothers, all Celebrity employees who have either donated time and talents to supporting breast cancer patients, or employees who […]
Over the past year and a half, Mikey’s Cruise Blog has experienced a tremendous amount of growth. I have met many amazing people, and have reported on both exciting and saddening cruise new stories. Now, obviously things change over time. That is exactly what has happened to Mikey’s Cruise Blog. When I started my website, […]
Good morning everybody! As you may know, I have two upcoming ship tours on December 27th and the 28th. I have yet to announce what ships I will be touring and where, but I suggest you keep watching the horizon as the announcement may be docking soon. In the meantime, I thought it would be smart to […]
The few weeks and days before your cruise can be a hectic time. You’re trying to organize your entire cruise while also dealing with the realities of your non-cruise life. So, to help you prepare for your next cruise, I have compiled a small list of important tasks that need to be completed before you […]