Stand aside shuffleboard. On your next cruise, you can… Skydive. Well, simulated skydiving, but it’s still awesome. Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class ships Walk the plank. Built for the fearless, this thing extends off the side of the ship, 180 feet above the water. Norwegian’s Breakaway(+) Class ships Race a car. If you already drive at […]
Yes, I actually exercised on my last cruise. Now that we’ve gotten that bombshell out of the way, we can move onto talking about one of the strangest sensations at sea: running. Personally, I prefer to run on a dedicated track or trail rather than a treadmill. For me, there’s something about physically traveling a specific […]
As a first time cruiser on the Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Cruise Line, I’m enjoying discovering not only a new ship, but a new style of cruising as well. So, as I begin to find my way around the decks and work my way into the freestyle lifestyle, I thought I’d share my first impressions […]
Mallory Square Possibly one of the busiest areas of the small island, Mallory Square is home to a number of popular local attractions, restaurants, and shops. For nautical and ocean enthusiasts, a stop at either the Key West Aquarium or the Key West Shipwreck Museum. The Key West Museum of Art & History is also […]
For fans of the hit television series, Game of Thrones, Holland America Line is offering a unique look into the world of Game of Thrones. The new “behind the scenes” excursion in Belfast, Ireland will offer guests a behind-the-scenes look at many of the locations where the television show is filmed. Two of the main highlights on […]
Earlier this month, Costa Cruise’s CEO, Michael Thamm, announced the line would absorb the smaller Ibero Cruises into the Costa brand by the end of the year. The announcement was made public at a travel agent conference aboard the Costa Luminosa earlier this month. Ibero Cruises is Spain’s second largest cruise line, behind Royal Caribbean Ltd.’s Pullmantur Cruises, and […]
Last week, as Royal Caribbean announced plans to construct a fourth Oasis Class ship, STX France and Royal Caribbean celebrated the third Oasis Class ship’s keel laying ceremony. The ceremony, which marks a major milestone in the ship’s construction, was kicked off with the laying of a 1,000-ton block measuring 32-ft by 154-ft into the dry dock at Saint-Nazaire Shipyard. […]
The ongoing salvage operation of the Costa Concordia was delayed today as one of the 19 pontoons attached to the ship’s side collapsed. No injuries were reported due to the collapse. The pontoon, which had been welded to the Concordia’s side earlier this month, would assist in raising the ship out of the water with the […]
Princess Cruise’s Ruby Princess is truly a ship for those looking for a romantic, relaxing, premium cruise experience. After spending almost a week aboard the ship earlier this February, I can easily say this ship is an excellent choice for your next cruise vacation. [tabs ] [tab title=”Ship Overview”]The Ruby Princess, the sixth and final […]
This coming April, Carnival’s Carnival Freedom will undergo an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation, which will add the first Bookville family reading venue – part of the recently launched Seuss at Sea program in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises – along with a variety of dining, bar and entertainment innovations that are part of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 […]
Royal Caribbean has announced their return to the Arabian Gulf in the Winter of 2015/16 with the deployment of Splendour of the Seas to Dubai, UAE. Between December 2015 and March 2016, Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas will sail 16 seven night roundtrip sailings from Dubai to ports throughout the Arabian Gulf. Ports of […]
March 25, 2014 5:15pm: Adventure of the Seas remains docked in San Juan undergoing repairs. Due to the delay, Royal Caribbean has been forced to cancel the ship’s call in Barbados. Guests staying in interior, oceanview, and balcony staterooms will receive $250 in on board credit. Guests staying in suites will receive $500 in on board […]