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Royal Caribbean Reverses “Carry On” Wine Ban

Earlier today, Royal Caribbean announced a reversal in its policy banning carry on wine. Royal Caribbean has had their old policy of banning carry on wine in place for a number years, but now after growing demand, have changed course. Royal Caribbean passengers will now be able to carry on two bottles of wine per cabin. The bottles of wine must […]

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Royal Caribbean Confirms Negotiations for Third Oasis

Earlier today, Royal Caribbean confirmed that the rumors of a new Oasis class ship are true. Richard Fain announced today that Royal Caribbean is currently engaged in negotiations for the possible construction of a third Oasis class ship. Fain said that the ship, when ordered, would be delivered sometime between mid and late 2016. “The […]

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Hurricane Sandy – Cruise Itinerary Updates

Cruise Itinerary Changes/Cancellations Filter by Cruise Line Carnival Cruises Norwegian Cruise Line Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean Updated 10/30 at 3:30pm FINAL UPDATE CARNIVAL CRUISES Carnival Miracle – October 29th sailing  Original Departure Date Will Now Depart On October 29, 2012 October 28, 2012 (Check in: 2:00pm – 5:00pm) Date Scheduled Port Will Now Call In 10/31 At […]

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Bermuda Prepares for Hurricane Raefel, Possible Cruise Deviations

Hurricane Rafael is currently moving through the Leeward Islands in the southern Caribbean, but is expected to reach Bermuda by Tuesday of this week. Hurricane Rafael is currently moving NW at 12mph with winds at around 85mph. Rafael is currently a category 1 hurricane will pass along the island of Bermuda early Tuesday. Along with high winds, Rafael will […]

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Royal Caribbean Denies Rumors of Third Oasis Class Ship

Rumors have been flying this week after a Finnish newspaper published an article on an agreement between Royal Caribbean and STX Yards to build a third Oasis class ship. Well, unfortunately this article is just a rumor. Royal Caribbean confirmed earlier today that the article is just a rumor and that at this time, Royal […]

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CruizeCast Episode 64: A Few of Our Favorite Cruise Things

This week Kaleigh and James share some of their favorite experiences and things that they generally only get from cruising. Cruise news looks at some new features on Princess’ upcoming ship, a new port for Royal Caribbean, and rumors of a possible 3rd Oasis class ship. Please click play below to start the CruizeCast goodness! […]

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Royal Caribbean To Offer New Itinerary & Ship from New Orleans

It was leaked earlier today by various travel agents that Royal Caribbean will give New Orleans a new ship and itinerary for next year’s fall and winter cruise season. The Serenade of the Seas will begin sailing out of New Orleans in fall of 2013. This will be Serenade’s first ever year homeporting in New Orleans, and the […]

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Protected: Passenger Goes Overboard on Allure of the Seas, Search Underway

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Port of Galveston Considering Port Upgrades & A New Terminal

The Port of Galveston is quickly becoming a very popular departure ports for many cruise ships and passengers. Currently, she is home to both the Carnival Magic and Carnival Triumph. Later this year, Galveston will also be a homeport for the Disney Magic, Crown Princess, and the Mariner of the Seas. With all of these […]

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Middle East Protests & Violence Disrupt Cruise Itineraries – Updates

Due to the recent fatal attacks and protests at American embassies and military bases throughout the past week in the Middle East, many cruise lines have begun to alter their itineraries in the southern Meditarranean. Updated at 2:30pm on 9/15/12 [divider] Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth: The Queen Elizabth will now visit Rhodes, Greece on September 16th instead of its original call in Alexandria, […]

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Upcoming: Touring Oasis of the Seas

Good morning cruise nation! I have some very exciting news, on Saturday, October 6th I will be touring Royal Caribbean’s very own, Oasis of the Seas. So, as I have done in the past, I will be boarding in Fort Lauderdale around 11:00am with general embarkation, touring the massive and beautiful ship, eating lunch somewhere on board, […]

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Jewel of the Seas Sails Into Cable, Damages Radar, Injures 1

Earlier this morning, the Jewel of the Seas was sailing into the port of Klaksvik in the Faroe Islands when the ship clipped an overhead cable, damaging the radar mast and injuring one crew member. In a statement provided to Mikey’s Cruise Blog, Royal Caribbean says that, “the Jewel of the Seas was sailing into the port of […]