For Holland America Line, the future isn’t about creating a new cruise line with shiny new gadgets and brand new “this and that.” For Holland America Line, a cruise line with over 140 years of rich history, it’s about pushing themselves the extra nautical mile to make “great” into “perfected.” During a recent media event […]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Magic will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation this month, adding a number of fan favorite dining and drink venues from the Carnival fleet. New additions will include the always popular Guy’s Burger Joint, serving up handcrafted burgers and fries, designed by Guy Fieri; Red Frog Rum Bar, a poolside bar offering rum based […]
Prior to arriving in Galveston for her 2016 Caribbean season, Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas will undergo an extensive renovation, introducing new restaurants and expanded water attractions. The most noticeable onboard change will appear on the upper decks of Liberty of the Seas. Three new thrilling water slides, collectively known as the Perfect Storm, […]
After weeks of speculation and rumors, Carnival Cruise Line today confirmed their return to the Port of Mobile, Alabama in November 2016. Beginning in the fall of 2016, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Fantasy will begin sailing four and five night sailings to Mexico over an entire year. Each four night sailing will offer a port […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it is investing over $250 million in their new Norwegian NEXT renovation program. According to Norwegian, the renovations will bring new enhancements, experiences and transformations throughout the fleet, with the goal of elevating the guest experience and building on the success of the line’s two new ships: Norwegian Breakaway and […]
Celebrity’s Celebrity Equinox, which is currently undergoing drydock renovations in Cadiz, Spain, is set to debut two new dining and drink venues for the Celebrity fleet. The two new spaces, known as Gastrobar and Slush, will offer guests two new and unique spaces to enjoy specially crafted beers, drinks, and upscale bar food. Gastrobar, which […]
Costa Cruise’s Costa Victoria is set to return to service on November 11th, following a $18 million renovation currently taking place in Singapore. During her refurbishment, the ship will receive new balconies, terraces and windows. In addition, new restaurants have been added including a terrace buffet and a pizza and noodle bar. Complementing the new […]
With the completion of Wind Spirit’s dry dock on December 22nd, Windstar Cruises’ $18 million fleet-wide renovation project is now finished. The project, which began in December of 2011, encompassed all three sailing yachts in a stem-to-stern renovation that enhanced public spaces, dining venues, staterooms and suites, as well as new sails. The 148-passenger Wind Spirit, the last of […]
Windstar Cruises announced today that Wind Surf, the company’s flagship sailing yacht, will feature a new dining experience once the yacht’s dry dock is completed on December 1st. Formerly known as Degrees, the venue will be transformed into a contemporary dining room with a French twist, and will be renamed Stella Bistro. The name, derived from […]
The Carnival Glory returned to service today following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that added an array of exciting on-board spaces, from a new burger venue developed by Food Network personality Guy Fieri and a pair of tropics-inspired poolside watering holes to a “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge called the Alchemy Bar. Carnival Glory’s new dining, bar […]
Yesterday morning in Sydney Harbor (which would be our last night) the 85,900 ton Carnival Spirit arrived to kick off her year round cruises from Sydney to the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand. This is the first time in Carnival’s 40 year history that they have based a ship in Australia. Australia’s cruise market has […]
Carnival Conquest cruisers are about to become another very lucky set of Carnival cruisers. Yesterday, the Carnival Conquest departed New Orleans to begin her Fun Ship 2.0 transformation in Freeport, Bahamas. The Carnival Conquest will remain in Freeport for two weeks where she will receive a variety of new dining, drinking, and entertainment options. These new additions include… Guy’s Burger Joint, a complimentary burger joint […]