Storm Information Category: Tropical Storm /// Winds: 60 MPH /// Direction: NNE at 2 MPH /// Ports/Areas At Risk: Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda Cruise Impacts & Diversions (9) Carnival Cruise Lines /// Carnival Liberty The Carnival Liberty will sail her current itinerary in reverse. Carnival Cruise Lines /// Carnival Pride Date Scheduled Revised 8/27 Grand Turk Port Canaveral 8/28 Nassau Half Moon Cay Carnival Cruise Lines /// Carnival Sensation Date Scheduled Revised 8/26 Nassau […]
Across the world, people are coming together to raise awareness and donations for the ALS Foundation, an organization leading the way to research and cure ALS. Over the last few weeks, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has swept across the world as countless people dunk themselves in ice water to raise awareness for the cause. […]
Well, some of you might be wondering where we’ve all been, right? As it turns out, the Cruise Currents staff and I have been very busy the last few weeks, leading to an unintentional vow of silence being taken by Cruise Currents. Our contributors have been out traveling and I’ve been preparing for college. Yes, […]
Princess Cruises has signed an agreement with Fincantieri for the construction of a new 143,000 ton ship to be delivered in 2017. The new ship will share a similar design to sister ships Royal and Regal Princess, both which entered service with Princess in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The new ship will carry over designs and […]
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5 Bad Behaviors At Sea
[tps_header]Cruising is simply awesome. Yet, occasionally, some cruisers find the need to make it less awesome for the rest of us. We’ve uncovered 5 bad behaviors that frequently occur at sea and can sour a cruise for even the happiest of cruisers. We’re not here to judge, we’re here to bring awareness to some of […]
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Norwegian Epic: First Impressions
As a first time cruiser on the Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Cruise Line, I’m enjoying discovering not only a new ship, but a new style of cruising as well. So, as I begin to find my way around the decks and work my way into the freestyle lifestyle, I thought I’d share my first impressions […]
Over the next week, I will be sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship, the Norwegian Epic. The sailing will embark in Civitavecchia today, July 3rd, and will to a number of popular ports of call throughout the Mediterranean. As a first time cruiser of Norwegian and a seasoned Mediterranean cruiser, I am very excited to sail on this combination of […]
Following the recent revisions to smoking policies by other cruise lines throughout the industry, Norwegian Cruise Line today has announced new changes to its own onboard smoking policy. Effective November 1st, guests will be prohibited from smoking cigarettes (electronic included) and cigars on stateroom balconies, The Haven, and in the casino for non-players. The new policy effectively […]
MSC Cruises sails in a special place within the cruise industry. While not yet as well recognized as mainstream brands, MSC Cruises is setting course to becoming a major player in a competitive industry. As one of Europe’s favorite and most popular lines since its founding, MSC has been doing something right to achieve the success […]
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced the order of two additional “Breakaway Plus” ships with Meyer Werft, scheduled for delivery in 2018 and 2019 respectively. The two new ships build on the current order of two previously ordered Breakaway Plus ships, the Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss, slated for delivery in 2015 and 2017. The new […]
Around approximately 6:00 am local time on the island of Giglio, the final steps to remove the Costa Concordia from the shallow shores of the Italian island commenced. Over two years following the sinking of the Costa Concordia, the ship is finally ready to be raised from the shore of Giglio and begin the journey to […]
Beginning in October, guests sailing on any Carnival ship will be prohibited from smoking on any stateroom balconies. The new ban follows recent surveys and feedback, stating the majority of guests would prefer a smoke-free balcony environment. Carnival states the decision to ban balcony smoking comes as direct result of this guest feedback. While balcony […]