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, […]
Cruising isn’t always smooth seas. We’re all humans and naturally we’re awkward. So, board us onto a cruise ship with limited space to spread our awkwardness and eventually we have some interesting run ins with our fellow guests. Click next to discover our list of cruise ship awkwardness.
Earlier this evening, guests aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic reported the ship experienced a brief power failure while at sea. According to reports, the Disney Magic reportedly lost power just north of Cuba while sailing towards Cozumel, Mexico. The ship was reportedly without power for about 2-3 minutes, according to Pete Werner, a guest currently […]
During our sailing aboard Regal Princess, we received a number of questions from our readers about the ship and her onboard experience. We’ve selected a few of these questions to help answer your questions about Princess’ newest ship, the Regal Princess. Q: Does the Regal Princess have a pool at the stern? – Leo S. […]
As a younger cruiser, I’m naturally a part of the technology age. I have an iPhone, iPad, and all the gadgets associated with today’s youth. Yet, ironically, when Royal Caribbean announced the addition of the WOWbands to the tech lineup aboard Quantum of the Seas, I winced in terror. Like I said, I’m a young […]
Today, Royal Caribbean announced their oldest ship, Majesty of the Seas, will cease sailing for the line after April 2016. Majesty of the Seas currently sails for Royal Caribbean from PortMiami, offering a variety of short sailings to the Bahamas. The ship catered to a variety of cruisers, but served mainly as a ship for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Half Moon Cay, the private Bahamian island belonging to Holland America Line, offers a tropical retreat for guests of Holland and other various Carnival Corporation ships. The island offers visitors a variety of features, including colorful private cabanas, horseback riding through the ocean, ATV adventures, incredible snorkeling, and the exclusivity of […]
Today, Holland America Line released the first peek into their newest ship, ms Koningsdam, which is to be the first ship in the new Pinnacle Class. ms Koningsdam, the flagship of the Pinnacle Class, will be larger than previous Holland America Line ships, but will still offer an intimate, mid-sized ship experience. According to Holland […]
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A Big Ship, Yet A Regal Difference
The cruise industry seems to be moving towards a “big ship” design. Ever since Voyager of the Seas debuted in 1999, the cruise industry has built larger and larger ships to both meet demand and to offer amenities other cruise lines could not. Unfortunately, many long time cruisers who cherish the intimate and classic designs […]
A unidentified female health care worker, who may have come in contact with samples from the first US Ebola patient, is currently being quarantined aboard Carnival’s Carnival Magic. It has been reported that the health care worker aboard the Carnival Magic may have handled samples from Thomas Eric Duncan, the first patient in the US […]