Crystal Endeavor Embarks from Reykjavík on Maiden Voyage
One of the most anticipated expedition cruise ships in recent memory embarked on her maiden voyage over the weekend. Crystal Endeavor, the new ship from Crystal Cruises set sail from Reykjavík, Iceland on a ten night circumnavigation of the island. The itinerary is the first of five&
Canada Will Reverse Cruise Ship Ban Starting November 1st
Ready for the best news you’ll hear all day? Canadian Minister of Transport the Honourable Omar Alghabra announced this morning that as of November 1, 2021, cruise ships could return to ports in the country so long as they fully comply with public health requirements. The country had
Atlas Ocean Voyages Reveals New Dining Details
When World Navigator from Atlas Ocean Voyages sets sail from Athens, Greece for the first time in August, guests on board will be in for a real treat when meal time rolls around. The luxury expedition cruise ship will feature six unique dining options all serving regionally inspired gourmet fare. Al
3rd Episode of NCL’s ‘Embark- The Series’ Will Air July 29
Back in November 2020, Norwegian Cruise Line announced a new documentary series offering a closer look at the brand and it’s long-awaited cruise comeback. We’ve had two episodes since then and now we know when the third is scheduled for release. The next episode of “EMBARK – Th
MSC Virtuosa Naming Ceremony To Take Place in Dubai
In recent years, Dubai has launched to the top of travel bucket lists for cruisers and MSC Cruises is banking on that popularity continuing well into the future. The cruise line announced today a partnership with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing to hold a naming ceremony f
Your Perfect Maui Vacation Just Got More Expensive
The idyllic Hawaiian Islands have long been a bucket list destination for travelers, but a new hotel tax passed by the legislature means your perfect Hawaiian vacation is going to cost you a little more. The new tax is 3% and will affect those staying at hotels and short-term rentals and estimates p
Crystal Cruises Announces New Bermuda Sailings
There’s no shortage of fabulous islands in and around the Caribbean, but one that often gets overlooked sits a little bit North of your favorite Caribbean hot spots. It’s been around 500 years since the first European settlers set foot on the uninhabited island of Bermuda, but since then
Hurtigruten Expeditions To Study and Protect Whales in Antarctica
One of the best parts about a cruise vacation is getting up close and personal with one of the most important resources on Earth; our oceans. Cruise lines have made changes in the past few years to help mitigate their impact on the environment but one cruise line is going one step further thanks to
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Winners of ‘Giving Joy’ Contest
There are 100 lucky teachers waking up across America this morning! Norwegian Cruise Line announced the winners of their Norwegian’s Giving Joy contest where the top prize for 100 teachers is a seven-night cruise for two! Three of the 100 are in for even more as Norwegian is awarding
MSC Cruises, Fincantieri Announce New PortMiami Cruise Terminal
When you’re one of the fastest growing cruise lines in the industry, one of the problems you’ll run into is having enough terminals to accomodate new additions to the fleet. MSC Cruises has been growing steadily since they first embarked in the cruise industry and today they’ve ann
A Slice of Americana on the New American Countess
The Mighty Mississippi has carved an indelible place in the history of the United States, giving life and character to the cities and towns that popped up along its winding route through the center of the country. Imagine a journey into the heartland on this immense and diverse river that has helped
Regent Seven Seas Announces 132-Night World Cruise
The world is opening up to travel once again and what better way to put a dent in your travel bucket list than with a world cruise from one of the world’s top luxury cruise lines. Regent Seven Seas has announced a new world cruise itinerary which spans five months, 66 ports of call, 31 [&helli
Egypt Travel Restrictions You Need to Know Before Your Nile River Cruise
It’s a staple on pretty much all of our bucket lists thanks to iconic tourist locations like the Pyramids at Giza and the immeasurable allure of the Nile River, but the question is, can I travel to Egypt? The Northern Africa country opened its borders to international travel last summer with p
Celebrity Flora Returns to the Galapagos
It’s been more than 15 months since Celebrity Cruises brought guests to the serene shores of the Galapagos Islands, but thankfully we won’t have to wait any longer. The cruise line’s expedition ship Celebrity Flora embarked on a curated seven-night itinerary to the famous isla
Crystal Cruises Resumes Ocean Operation from Nassau
Over the weekend, Crystal Cruises became the latest cruise line to resume operation when their ocean vessel Crystal Serenity set sail from the Port of Nassau in the Bahamas. The embarkation was Crystal’s first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and was the start of Cry
Florida Governor Nullifies Key West Cruise Ship Limits
In last November’s election, Key West voters overwhelmingly chose to limit cruise ship calls to the city, including capping the number of people who disembark to 1,500 per day, limiting the size of ships which can call on Key West to 1,300 passengers and giving priority to cruise ships an
Thailand Begins Tourism Revival with Phuket Sandbox Program
In 2019, nearly 40 million people traveled to the country of Thailand in Southeast Asia, a new record for tourism. 2020, on the other hand, was not so robust. The Tourism Authority of Thailand reported tourism revenue was down 74% in 2020 because of the country’s strict travel restrictions due
Life Onboard the First Cruise from the U.S. in 15 Months
Looking over the lounge chairs on Celebrity Edge’s Resort Deck, it feels just like any other sea day. After three days onboard this first cruise from the U.S. in 15 months, travelers have fallen back into routine. For some, this means enjoying the ocean breezes at the midship pool on Deck 14 or th
This Cruise Line Now Requires Insurance for Unvaccinated Cruisers
Not only will unvaccinated cruisers have limited access to certain areas of the ship, there are going to be extra costs involved as well. Royal Caribbean International announced this morning that those on board their ships leaving from Florida without a COVID-19 vaccine will need to provide proof of
AmaWaterways Partners with Ancestry on Family History Cruises
One of the most popular river cruise lines has a new partnership which could help guests learn more about Europe, but also their family history as well! AmaWaterways has announced a collaboration with Ancestry, one of the most popular family history and genomics providers, on a special cruise packag
