Commercials are meant to convey a message and sell a product. For the travel industry, specifically the cruise industry, it can be tough. Cruise lines aren’t selling a single product, they are selling a vacation experience. Throughout the last year or so, a few of the cruise lines have launched commercials that I believe capture […]
Earlier this weekend, the Norwegian Jewel began sailing a new schedule of western Caribbean cruises out of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Norwegian Jewel will be sailing 7 night western Caribbean cruises, departing each weekend, calling in Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Cozumel, and spending two days at sea. The arrival of the Norwegian Jewel in New […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that their soon to debut Breakaway Plus ships will be named Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Escape. Guests and fans of Norwegian were encouraged to vote for their favorite names during an online contest held on Norwegian’s Facebook page. Escape and Bliss received the largest number of votes out of 5 pre-selected […]
Royal Caribbean Adds New Ocean Voyages Royal Caribbean has launched a new set of ocean voyages, which will allow guests to sail between North America and Europe on a variety of ships. The new Ocean Voyages will offer unique onboard programming, new shore excursion packages, and discounted rates on staterooms. Cruisers can choose among 11 Royal Caribbean […]
According to a report by the Bermuda Sun, a passenger sailing aboard the Norwegian Breakaway fell two decks from her exterior balcony prior to arriving in Bermuda on Tuesday. According to the report, a woman fell two decks and suffered fractured ribs. Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed to Cruise Currents that the woman fell two decks […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has asked guests to help select the name’s for the line’s two newest Breakaway Plus ships. Beginning today through September 24, 2013, Norwegian’s Facebook fans in the United States, Canada*, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom have the opportunity to vote for their two favorite potential ship names from a list of […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they intend to install digital signage fleet wide by 2015. The digital signage was first introduced aboard the line’s newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway. The new digital signage will be placed strategically throughout each ship, allowing guests to order specialty items, get directions and reserve dining, shore excursions and entertainment […]
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. […]
Celebrity Millennium Update (Updated on 8/20 at 5:00pm) Original article: Click Here Statement from Celebrity Cruises: Our engineers, along with expert consultants from the motor’s manufacturer, and our Marine Operations team in Miami, have continued working around the clock to resolve the mechanical issue onboard Celebrity Millennium. Together, they have been doing everything they can to […]
[divider] Storm Information (Click on maps to zoom) [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third][/one_third] [one_third_last][/one_third_last] [divider] Itinerary Changes As of 7:00 pm, July 27th, there is 1 reported itinerary change. [box type=”warning” align=”aligncenter” ]Tracking for Dorian has now ended due to the storms dissipation.[/box] [divider] Carnival Freedom July 27th departure Day Original Itinerary Revised Itinerary Sat Fort Lauderdale Fort […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today three new, customizable destination wedding experiences for guests wishing to celebrate their nuptials on one of Norwegian’s ships or in one of the line’s spectacular destinations. In partnership with Vancouver-based Royal Ocean Events, Norwegian offers couples the opportunity to have the wedding of a lifetime during their cruise, whether they […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the cover charge for Geoffrey Zakarian’s speciality restaurant has been raised from $35 to $49. Ocean Blue can be found on the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, as well as the soon to debut Norwegian Getaway. Ocean Blue is Norwegian’s self described, “first-ever fine-dining seafood experience.” The restaurant can be found […]