It is being reported by a number of new sources that a cruise passenger has drowned on a snorkeling excursion in Cozumel, Mexico. The incident allegedly took place earlier this week. According to a statement from Carnival Cruises, whom the passenger was cruising on, the incident took place on an independent snorkeling excursion. The statement reads, “On […]
Carnival Cruise Lines has expanded Carnival Dreamâs year-round schedule from Port Canaveral, Fla., to include never-before-offered eight-day Caribbean departures along with two new five-day options, and a one-of-a-kind four-port, seven-day eastern Caribbean itinerary. With these new options, Carnival Dream will offer six distinctly different five- to eight-day cruise programs from Port Canaveral â the widest […]
Holland America Line has added a new Five-Star level to its Mariner Society loyalty program that rewards frequent cruisers. Guests with 500 or more Cruise Day Credits with the line will be awarded the new status and attain a host of new benefits and perks when they sail on a Holland America Line cruise. The […]
Royal Caribbean has dropped some hints around their social media outlets today regarding a mysterious announcement that is set to be unveiled tonight during the Oscars. Royal Caribbean posted on their Facebook page earlier today, “We’re rolling out the red carpet for a new star at Royal Caribbean and weâre announcing it tonight.” I took […]
Windstar Cruises announced earlier this week that its owner, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, has reached an agreement with Seabourn, a cruise company that operates six luxury cruise ships, to purchase three of their ships: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Legend, and Seabourn Spirit. Under the project name Global Windstar, the expansion will double the size of Windstarâs […]
Award-winning Half Moon Cay, Holland America Lineâs private Bahamian island, celebrated its 15th anniversary this Caribbean cruise season, and to commemorate the milestone the cruise line has enhanced island offerings and features. Guests to the island will notice five new, colorful, two-story Beach Villas available for rent during each call. The luxury hideaways boast exclusive […]
Royal Caribbean Internationalâs Legend of the Seas emerged today from a month-long $50 million drydock in Singapore and will show off a new array of features and amenities for its remaining Asia season before returning to Europe. The Vision-class Legend of the Seas is the most recent ship in the fleet to receive Oasis-class amenities, extensive upgrades and a […]
Today, Oceania Cruises announced the successful completion of an extensive new menu rollout featuring 85 new dishes for its Grand Dining Room on the lineâs newest ship, Riviera. The remainder of the Oceania Cruises fleet will incorporate the new menus over the next three months. âSince the founding of Oceania Cruises 10 years ago, we have held a reputation for […]
Royal Caribbean International continues to bring the cruise lineâs most innovative features and popular venues, first introduced on Oasis-class ships, to its fleet with the recently announced revitalization of Independence of the Seas scheduled to take place in April 2013. A new baby and toddler nursery, an enhanced digital way finding system and a giant outdoor cinema screen are […]
Princess Cruises has announced two preview cruises aboard Royal Princess, giving passengers a unique opportunity to get a taste of the new ship before its official inaugural voyage. The June 9 and June 14 cruises will sail roundtrip from Southampton on a two-night itinerary featuring a call in St. Peter Port, on the island of Guernsey. Passengers on […]
Holland America Line recently completed the addition of the line’s casual Italian restaurant Canaletto and transformed the Lido Terrace into an enclosed Wintergarden aboard ms Prinsendam. Named for the famous 18th-century Venetian artist, the award-winning Canaletto is located in the Wintergarden, which is adjacent to the Lido dining area. The restaurant serves classic Italian fare with […]
When considering what are the hottest new songs or who are the most popular performers, Billboard is the source that comes to music loversâ minds. So, when seeking a partner for a series of new musical offerings onboard, thatâs exactly who Celebrity Cruises approached, and guests across the fleet are now ârockingâ the benefits. Celebrity […]