Storm Information Hurricane Arthur formed early on Tuesday, July 1st, just southeast of Port Canaveral. Arthur strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane during the morning hours of July 3rd. At the current moment, Arthur is expected to continue on a northern track, posing a risk to cruise operations in the northeast over the upcoming weekend. Category: Hurricane […]
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As the Norwegian Getaway sailed into New York Harbor earlier today from a short preview sailing, the ship was welcomed by an unusual powder white substance unbeknownst to many other cruise ships. Unfortunately for the tropical themed Norwegian Getaway, she was quickly cloaked in a blanket of snow, forcing many guests to remain inside and […]
After a 10 night trans Atlantic crossing, the Norwegian Getaway has finally arrived in New York City. Early this morning the new Norwegian Getaway passed underneath the Verrazano Narrow’s Bridge, sailed past Lady Liberty, and made her way into the berth at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. While docked in New York City, the Norwegian Getaway […]
Cunard Line has announced that the departure of the Queen Mary 2 from New York City will be delayed significantly due to the current snow storm. The announcement was made via Cunard’s Twitter account: For all guests boarding Queen Mary 2 in New York today, we can confirm that she will not depart before midnight, […]
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 […]
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Cape Liberty Port Rendering Leaked
A rendering of the future Cape Liberty Cruise Port has been leaked on the internet, showing the new, planned terminal facility. The rendering appears to show what the new port would look like, in addition to showing the presence of the Explorer of the Seas, which is currently based at Cape Liberty. According to Cruise […]
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Cruise Currents Wins Award From NYTWS
It was announced yesterday that Cruise Currents, a website dedicated to reporting cruise news and reviewing cruise ships, has won the New York Travel Writer’s Society award for Best Travel Blogger Website of 2013. An open nomination process was held on the NYTWS’ website beginning in February and ended this month. Cruise Currents was anonymously submitted by […]
Beginning in 2014, Carnival Cruise Lines has significantly diversified Carnival Splendor’s year-round offerings from New York, adding new four- and five- day Canada cruises, seven-day Canada/New England departures, and the only program of eight-day eastern Caribbean voyages operating one-way between New York and San Juan. These new voyages complement the ship’s popular year-round eight-day departures […]
When the Quantum of the Seas sets sail from Bayonne, New Jersey in 2014, she will setting sail on a variety of Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries ranging from 7 to 12 nights in length. The Quantum of the Seas will replace the Explorer of the Seas in Bayonne in the fall of 2014. The Quantum’s itineraries are […]
Carnival is reminding New Yorker’s of a quick way to escape the cold winter blues. Carnival has launched an ad campaign throughout New York City that reminds New York of the Carnival based ships that cruise to the Caribbean year round. These ads can be found on electronic billboards in Times Square, large billboards in shopping malls, subway cars, or even […]
In anticipation of the upcoming launch of Norwegian Breakaway, one of 2013’s hottest new ships, Norwegian Cruise Line is counting down the days until the arrival of the vessel and has launched a global social media campaign featuring the “100 Days to Norwegian Breakaway” countdown on its social properties – Facebook,Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Each day, users can share […]
Norwegian Cruise Line today debuts a New York City-inspired advertising campaign themed, “The Best of NYC Sails to Sea” to promote its new ship, Norwegian Breakaway which will be the largest cruise ship to homeport year-round in New York City. The new campaign includes an eye-catching, state-of-the-art digitally animated television commercial, print advertisements, various out of home elements, […]