Amidst fireworks and much fanfare yesterday, Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth met Queen Mary for an historic Cunard Royal Rendezvous. Cunarders and maritime enthusiasts alike gathered along the shores of Long Beach Harbor and more than two thousand people were aboard Queen Mary for a celebration that began with a series of whistle salutes between the two ships. Joining these maritime icons high above was the […]
It is being reported that the Carnival Dream has suffered damage to her emergency generators while docked in St. Maarten. The ship apparently lost power to one of it’s emergency generators. This resulted in the loss of power to the elevators for a short period of time late last night. According to Carnival, the ship never lost […]
Norwegian Getaway, the sister to Norwegian Breakaway, is due to set sail on the high seas early in 2014. Currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, she will feature some of the Breakaway’s most popular activities as well as throwing in a few unique surprises as well. So without further introduction, I give you, the Norwegian Getaway… [divider] Photos and […]
Norwegian Breakaway, the largest cruise ship to ever be built in Germany, departed Meyer Werft in Papenburg, for her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River. The river conveyance demonstrates Norwegian Breakaway’s seaworthiness and marks another key milestone prior to the ship’s highly anticipated delivery. Sailing backwards, Norwegian Breakaway left Meyer Werft at approximately […]
Norwegian Getaway will bring the excitement and allure of the Magic City to sea when she arrives in Miami in February 2014. At Cruise Shipping Miami today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced an all-new dining and entertainment experience, The Illusionarium. A first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium will envelope guests in the fascinating world […]
Evenings aboard Royal Princess will offer a range of lively options for passengers aboard Princess Cruises newest vessel. When the ship debuts in June, cruisers can enjoy four new production shows in the Princess Theater, try their luck in the casino, and dance for hours in the brand-new Club 6. “Royal Princess will feature the widest variety of entertainment […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has partnered with The Recording Academy to feature the first GRAMMY Experience at sea onboard its newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, set to launch in February 2014. As part of the partnership, Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Official Cruise Line Partner of the GRAMMY Awards.” In addition, the […]
The 29th annual Cruise Shipping Miami conference and exhibition opened today at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show runs through Thursday, March 14. UBM Live, owners and organizers of the Cruise Shipping Miami conference and exhibition, anticipate a strong increase in attendance at the cruise industrys premier event. The annual cruise industry gathering usually draws around […]
Here is this week’s cruise poll question: Out of the staterooms you have stayed in, which category is your favorite? Last week’s results: Question: What is your dining preference onboard? Winner: Anytime, Your Time, As You Wish Dining with 48.45% of the votes. Breakdown of the results:
Professional dancers Mark Ballas and Lacey Schwimmer and celebrities singer Joey Fatone and actress Sabrina Bryan headlined the first-ever “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” theme cruise aboard ms Eurodamwhile sailing in the eastern Caribbean. Debuting on February 20, Holland America Line’s “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” stage performance showcased the celebrities and famed dance […]
Holland America Line will position ms Volendam and ms Rotterdam in Asia for the 2013-14 season, increasing capacity and adding more robust itineraries in the popular region. New expanded Singapore sailings make it easier to sail round-trip from the bustling port and experience exotic calls at destinations like Myanmar and India. The diverse 14-day itineraries and longer Collectors’ Voyages […]
Earlier tonight, Holland America Line’s Maasdam declared two medical emergencies and began making her way back to Port Everglades in South Florida. As the Maasdam got closer to land, her crew revealed that they would require two ambulances upon arrival as there were now two medical emergencies. The Maasdam continued to sail towards port at […]