MSC Cruises has confirmed the order of two additional Meraviglia Class cruise ships, both of which will be an enlarged versions of the first two on order, joining the unique Meraviglia-Plus Class. The two new ships will be designed with additional tonnage and carry 4,888 guests in 2,444 staterooms at double capacity. The two ships, which […]
Royal Caribbean and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced a five year partnership today, aimed at protecting and conserving the ocean environment. The partnerships main goals are to reduce Royal Caribbean’s environmental footprint, educating crew and guests about ocean conservation, and support WWF’s global projects. Through 2020, Royal Caribbean aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35%, source 90% […]
For the latest news on Anthem of the Sea’s Atlantic storm incident, please click here. 21 passengers sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas were involved in a traffic accident today on the island of Jamaica. The accident, involving 21 passengers on a shore excursions, occurred in Falmouth on a busy road between the port […]
On December 3, 2015, Princess Cruises celebrated the 50th anniversary of their maiden sailing in 1965. Since Princess’ first sailing aboard Princess Patricia, the cruise line has grown significantly, sailing with a fleet of 18 world class ships and providing cruise vacations to nearly 1.7 million travelers each year. The 50th anniversary festivities took place aboard […]
A Piano Man In The Elevator Currently only found aboard Anthem of the Seas, this new form of traveling entertainment can be found in a random elevator most days of your cruise. The back story explains the piano man was found as a stowaway and now, as a form of repayment, must entertain guests randomly […]
Today, I embarked Viking Ocean’s new Viking Star in Istanbul, Turkey. I’ll be sailing aboard her for the next 10 days, calling in Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, and disembarking in Venice, Italy. Viking Star is brand new to the cruise world and has every cruiser turning their head in awe. She is the first ship […]
In a unexpected move, Royal Caribbean will soon welcome home the former Empress of the Seas as the newest addition to the fleet. Empress of the Seas, which has been sailing for sister line, Pullmantur, as Empress since 2008, will rejoin the Royal Caribbean fleet in the spring of 2016. Prior to her arrival, she […]
Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship to date, has just completed a three week drydock, debuting a host of new enhancements and entertainment. Norwegian continues its focus on Broadway style entertainment, adding a new Broadway hit for guests to enjoy, Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical. Additionally, the nightlife lineup will see the addition of The […]
So you’re planning the big yearly family trip. You’ve looked over all of the options, taken one too many family votes, sent too many kids to timeout, argued your choice far too long. Let us help bring peace to the house. Planning a vacation should be as fun as the vacation itself. Here are the […]
Queen Elizabeth has officially named P&O’s newest and largest ship, Britannia, in a special christening ceremony held earlier today in Southampton. The new ship, which features a commonality with Princess’ Royal Class ships, is the largest ship to be built for the British cruise market and the eighth ship to join the P&O Cruises fleet. […]
Earlier today, Royal Caribbean International announced the sale of Splendour of the Seas to another Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. brand, TUI Cruises. Per the agreement signed between the two lines, Splendour of the Seas will depart the Royal Caribbean fleet in April 2016, where she will begin sailing for TUI Cruises under the Thomson Cruises brand. […]
Today, Celebrity Cruises announced a deal with STX France for the construction of two new ships, launching a new class of ship for the luxury line. The new class of ship, codenamed EDGE, will initially feature two 117,000 GRT ships, both accommodating approximately 2,900 guests. The new design is smaller than the line’s newest Solstice Class ships, […]