It’s been a long time in the making, but after almost 7 years of delays, Pearl Seas Cruises will soon be taking to open waters. As I sat down for my interview with Britt Rabinovici, Public Relations Manager for Pearl Seas, and Susan Shultz, Director of Sales for Pearl Seas, you could tell they were […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today three new, customizable destination wedding experiences for guests wishing to celebrate their nuptials on one of Norwegian’s ships or in one of the line’s spectacular destinations. In partnership with Vancouver-based Royal Ocean Events, Norwegian offers couples the opportunity to have the wedding of a lifetime during their cruise, whether they […]
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam combines the traditions and values of classic cruising and the modern comforts found today throughout the cruise industry.. The Zuiderdam entered service with Holland America Line back in 2002 as a completely new design of ship for the cruise line. As the leading member of the Vista Class of ships, she […]
Cruising is the greatest way to travel, but no cruise is without its minor annoyances. Here’s a list of my top 5 cruising pet peeves in no particular order. While I may notice these little things onboard, they will never stop me from cruising or ruin a cruise for me. Feel free to agree or […]
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that their newest ship will be named Carnival Vista. Carnival’s CMO Jim Berra described the new ship’s name as “a touchstone for how we think of the design.” According to Carnival, the new ship will offer a wide variety of dining, bar, and entertainment options that are a part of Carnival’s […]
Earlier this morning in Italy, Judge Pietro Molino handed down convictions to 5 Costa officials and crew members who were deemed to be at blame for the Costa Concordia disaster and the handling of the situation afterwards. The 5 officials and crew were convicted on multiple accounts of manslaughter, causing personal injury, and causing a maritime […]
Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line unveiled a host of new events and special surprises for guests sailing on a Disney Cruise Line ship between November 9th and New Year’s. On each sailing, Disney Cruise Line will get into the Christmas spirit with these new onboard events: “King Triton’s Tree Lighting Ceremony” in the atrium lobby on […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has confirmed an order for a second “Breakaway Plus” cruise ship to be built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The ship will have a scheduled delivery date of spring 2017, 2 years after her sister’s scheduled debut in October 2015. The 2 new Breakaway Plus class ships will […]
Legendary singer Sandy Marton, whose 1984 track People from Ibiza was a huge hit worldwide and defined the Ibiza party experience for a generation, will join travelers on MSC Orchestra’s ‘Best of the Balearics’ itinerary for three exclusive weekly concerts, starting tonight, Monday, July 15th. Specially tailored to complement Spain’s festive islands and their renowned day-to-night transformation, […]
Earlier today, the United States Coast Guard released their report on the cause of the 2010 fire aboard the Carnival Splendor,which caused the ship to lose power while at sea. According to the official report from the United States Coast Guard, the cause of the fire was purely mechanical, but the fire was able to […]
According to various reports from agencies involved in the Costa Concordia’s removal, the Costa Concordia may not be removed from her current resting place until next year. The commissioner of the Costa Concordia emergency, Franco Gabrielli, claims that his firm needs additional information that is being held by Titan Micoperi Consortium (TMC). TMC is the firm […]
Earlier this week, Regent Seven Seas, a luxury cruise line based in Doral, ordered their largest, most luxurious ship to date. Regent has entered into the contract with Fincantieri Yards and aims to place the ship in service by summer of 2016. Regent Seven Seas has released some details on the new ship, which will […]