Many cruise lines offer discounts to active and retired US and Canadian military personnel, but one cruise line goes beyond the call of duty to ensure our service members find much needed relaxation and rest. MSC Cruises, a rapidly growing cruise brand in North America, has made a pledge to offer unparalleled benefits and assistance to […]
Italian news sources are reporting an outbreak of the measles virus aboard Costa Cruise’s Costa Pacifica, likely infecting approximately 50 – 60 crew members. According to Costa Cruises, the infected crew members were disembarked during the last call in Civitavecchia, Italy to receive medical treatment ashore. Replacement crew members were brought aboard the ship until […]
Crystal Cruises will begin rolling out free wifi to its fleet of ships beginning in the fall of 2014. The new wifi perk will be available to all Crystal Society members, each allowed up to 60 minutes per guest per day. Society members can use the new complimentary access time wirelessly via iPad, iPhone, laptop […]
Holland America Line’s corporate culture encourages crew members and employees to give of themselves throughout the year. During this past Christmas season, Holland America Line’s own employees made extra efforts to honor this integral part of their corporate culture. Earlier this month, 400 Holland America Line and Seabourn employees teamed up with CEO Stein Kruse, Director […]
According to Cruise Critic board members, Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas performed a medevac of three guests on Tuesday. The medevacs reportedly took place throughout the day on Tuesday, one occurring while the Freedom of the Seas was anchored at Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean’s private island. The other two medevacs took place after sailing […]
Typhoon Haiyan has devastated major areas of the Philippines, reportedly taking 10,000 lives and destroying thousands of lives. In the wake of this horrific natural disaster, cruise lines around the world are pledging aid for the struggling nation and assistance for its Filipino crew. Holland America Line & Seabourn Holland America Line, whose crew is mostly […]