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The 6 Things I Loved Aboard Quantum of the Seas

Quantum of the Seas, the industry’s first “Smart Ship,” is unlike any other ship I’ve ever sailed aboard. As a new ship, Quantum of the Seas introduces a number of new innovations and features for the cruise industry and the Royal Caribbean experience. Click the next button to discover what I loved about this new breed […]

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Royal Caribbean Leaving Port Of New Orleans In 2015

A local New Orleans newspaper has reported Royal Caribbean has made the decision to leave the Port of New Orleans for the 2015-16 winter cruise season. Royal Caribbean’s hiatus in the port will begin following the departure of Serenade of the Seas in April 2015. The newspaper report was confirmed by Royal Caribbean earlier this week […]

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MSC Divina To Return To The Mediterranean For Summer 2015

Following a year of sailing from Miami to the Caribbean yearound, MSC Cruises has announced the MSC Divina will reposition to the Mediterranean, offering seven night sailings throughout summer 2015. The MSC Divina, which debuted in Miami in November 2013, will retain her specially tailored North American onboard product when she returns to the Mediterranean in […]

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Norwegian Epic To Sail From Southampton In Fall 2015

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the line’s largest ship, the Norwegian Epic, will sail two sailings from the port of Southampton during the fall of 2015. The two sailings will include one six and one seven night Iberian Peninsula itinerary. The six night itinerary will depart Barcelona, Spain on September 20, 2015 and arrive in Southampton […]

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Royal Caribbean Ship Delayed By Propulsion Issue

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 […]

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CruiseQuiz: Which Cruise Line Should You Be Sailing?

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Azamara Journey To End Sailing Early Due To Damaged Propeller

February 27th Update: Following the discovery of damage to one of the Azamara Journey’s propellers, Azamara has decided to end the Journey’s current sailing early. Upon further inspection, Azamara’s maintenance teams have discovered the damage to the ship’s propeller was caused by loose debris floating in the water. The additional maintenance now required has forced […]

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P&O’s Oriana To End Current Sailing Early For Repairs

P&O Cruises has announced the Oriana will return to Southampton, England three days early to undergo necessary repairs. The Oriana, which already experienced minor technical issues earlier in its current sailing, will undergo repairs to one of the ship’s two propeller shaft seals. P&O states the issue has no negative impact on the ship or guest’s safety. […]

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NewsBrief: Britannia Floats Out, Cunard Ship Threatened, & More

We’ve made a huge mistake. Here is the important news we missed this past week while sailing aboard Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess. Britannia Floats Out This past Friday, P&O’s newest and largest ship, Britannia, was floated out of her dry dock at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard. The floating out ceremony was attended by executives from Carnival […]

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Sailing Preview: Cruising For A Cause Aboard Ruby Princess

Mike Faust, Editor of Cruise Currents, will be sailing aboard Princess Cruise’s Ruby Princess for the 2nd annual Cruising For A Cause, benefiting the American Heart Association. The sailing will embark in Fort Lauderdale on February 10th and will feature a number of health experts, authors, and celebrities to discuss healthy living and heart care. […]

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Queen Mary 2 To Celebrate 10 Years of Sailing

This May, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 will celebrate 10 years of sailing with two commemorative crossings between Southampton and New York City and a day of special celebrations in Southampton. The celebrations will kick off on May 9, 2014 when all three Cunard ships will arrive in Southampton together. The Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth […]

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Upcoming Sailing: Nieuw Amsterdam To The Western Caribbean

Mike Faust, Editor of Cruise Currents, will be sailing aboard Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam for the Season 1 Dancing with the Stars At Sea Finale. The sailing will embark in Fort Lauderdale on January 12th and will feature a daily cruise journal written by Mike. The Itinerary Embarking in Fort Lauderdale on January […]