Beginning in December 2014, Costa Cruises will deploy two ships, the Costa Mediterranea and the Costa Luminosa, to sail the Caribbean from Miami, Florida. The decision to base two ships in Miami will mark the first time since 2009 Costa has based two ships at a North American port at the same time. The Costa […]
Earlier this week, I announced on Cruise Current’s social media accounts that I would be reporting from the 30th Cruise Shipping Miami industry convention in Miami, Florida. Unfortunately, following a long day of traveling on Monday, I was unable to make my connecting flight to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International. At the time, I was flying from […]
Norwegian’s newest ship, the Norwegian Getaway, arrived in Miami, Florida earlier today, marking the new ship’s inaugural call in her home port. “It’s so exciting for us to bring this spectacular new ship to Miami, our company’s home and where we started the modern cruising industry almost 50 years ago,” said Norwegian Cruise Line Chief […]
According to a report by multiple local Miami news outlets, Norwegian Cruise Line has signed a deal with PortMiami to base another new build at the port beginning in 2015. The deal, which was approved earlier this week by the Miami-Dade County Commissioners, will have Norwegian base one of its new builds and hold the new build’s […]
In a letter sent to guests scheduled to sail on Carnival Splendor’s sailings between November 1, 2014 and April 26, 2015, Carnival has announced the Carnival Splendor will reposition to Miami, Florida in 2014. The letter sent to guests apologizes for the change in plans, cancelling cruises between November and April 2015 onboard the Carnival […]
Costa’s Costa Luminosa made her maiden turnaround in PortMiami this past weekend, marking the first of many 10 night sailings being offered to the Caribbean this season by Costa. During Costa Luminosa’s Caribbean season, guests will call at Nassau or Freeport, Grand Turk or Princess Cays, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Roatan, and Cozumel, Mexico. These ports […]
MSC Launches Web App For MSC Divina MSC Cruises has launched a mobile web app for the MSC Divina, the MSC Divina Traveler Web App. The new app will provide guests with up-to-date information about the ship, route, conditions at sea and in ports of call, promotions in the ship’s various shops and boutiques, as well as […]
Earlier this morning, the MSC Divina slowly made her way into her new home port of Miami, Florida. The ship was flanked by PortMiami fireboats with cannons turned to full blast and 3 tiny red and white Fiats gliding through the channel waters. The floating Fiats quickly and rapidly moved around the Divina, proclaiming the […]
(2:50pm) According to posters on a Disney Cruise Line forum, the Disney Magic is currently experiencing various technical issues ranging from leaking pipes to 2 flooded staterooms. One poster, amscene, posted, “…we have to call the guest services every time we want to flush our toilet. And have seen 3-4 leaks from pipes in the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the cheerleaders for the Miami Dolphins will christen the new Norwegian Getaway in 2014. The Christening Ceremony will take place on February 7, 2014 on board Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami. The line also announced a partnership with the Miami Dolphins that designates Norwegian Cruise […]
MSC Cruises has opened a new contest, asking guests to shoot a short video detailing how they live the diva life. “Divas” who wish to enter the contest are asked to submit upload their video on Vine, Instagram or YouTube and are required to be no longer than 60 seconds. The video URL must be entered […]
With the MSC Divina debuting later this November in Miami, the new to America ship will be debuting many firsts for the American cruise market. Not only is she the first MSC ship to homeport in the US year round, but she is also bringing a number of new features and amenities not found in […]