Viking Cruises Delivers New Expedition Ship Viking Polaris
New ship alert! Today, the delivery ceremony for Viking Cruises’ second expedition ship, Viking Polaris, took place at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway. Viking’s first expedition ship, Viking Octantis, was delivered by the same shipyard in December 2021. On Septembe
Holland America Line Calls Lifted Canada Protocols a “Win”
As of September 26, 2022, Canadian pandemic border restrictions have been lifted and travelers visiting Canada and Alaska by cruise ship will no longer require vaccination and testing before traveling. As a result, Holland America Line is pleased to resume regular travel for cruising to Alaska and C
MSC Reveals New Entertainment Features Aboard MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises has shared new entertainment offerings available on board the upcoming MSC Seascape coming in November 2022! Along with six new productions, the ship will also feature a 20’s themed cabaret and more! “MSC Seascape is an exciting new addition to our Seaside Class of ships with s
Hurricane Ian Disrupts Cruise Line Itineraries: Here’s What We Know
With the life-threatening weather and Hurricane Ian moving closer, many cruise lines have had to adjust previously scheduled stops and reroute several ships to safer less-threatening locations. Norwegian Cruise Line’s The Norwegian Sky, has rerouted a Sunday round-trip from Miami previously sch
Jojo Siwa’s XOMG POP! Cruise Sailing in 2023
Popular social media influencer, Jojo Siwa, in partnership with her mother/manager, Jessalyn Siwa gave announced a brand-new Caribbean cruise centered around their new girl Group XOMG POP!. Setting sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on November 10, 2023, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas will we
Disney Cruise Line Drops Vaccine Requirement
Some great news on this Tuesday morning! Disney Cruise Line has removed mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations from their list of embarkation protocols starting October 14, 2022. Unvaccinated guests will be allowed to sail, but will still be required to test negative for COVID-19 prior to embarkation. Th
Japan to Reopen Tourism on October 11th
After two and a half years of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Japan officially announced the opening of individual travelers for tourism beginning on October 11, 2022. Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and is
Paul Gauguin Cruises Opens Bookings for 2024
Paul Gauguin Cruises has now opened reservations for its 2024 voyages, featuring 33 trips with 7 unique destinations and itineraries. Cruise-goers can also take advantage of two brand new expeditions exploring Tahiti, the South Pacific, Fiji, and Polynesia. The cruise will sail on board the m/s Paul
Canada Ends All COVID-19 Requirements for Entry
Good news for those heading out on leaf-peeping cruises in New England or a final tour around the Alaskan coast this fall. Canada has announced that starting October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine/isolation
Your Guide to Visiting Grand Turk Island
What’s better than stepping off your cruise ship onto a pristine white sand beach? For cruise guests disembarking in the Turks & Caicos, that’s exactly what you’ll find! The Grand Turk Cruise Port on the South end of Grand Turk island is a cruisers paradise complete with a stunning beach,
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 23, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! It was a big week for Princess Cruises as not only did they announce a new ship, but also we’re just a couple of weeks away from the premier of The Real Love Boat, a reality dating show hosted on board Regal Princess. It’s also the first day of Fall, one of t
Hurtigruten Norway Launches First Hybrid Ship: MS Richard With
Hurtigruten Norway launched the company’s first environmentally friendly battery powered hybrid ship, MS Richard With, making it the first of 7 ships in the Coastal Express fleet to receive sustainable upgrades. The ship features state of the latest in technology and claims to reduce Nitrogen oxid
Virgin Voyages Partners With Sustainability Providers
Incorporating sustainability into their cruise vacation is a priority for Virgin Voyages and today, the cruise line announced a new partnership with Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) along with three waste-based fuel providers, Argent Energy, Good Fuels, and Twelve, to deliver low-carbon
Aruba is Calling All Pet-Lovers to Visit
To kick off National Dog Week, Aruba is launching the Have Dog, Will Travel initiative in partnership with two popular pet-focused companies, Avvinue and Wag!. Have Dog, Will Travel will grant travelers easy access to dog-friendly hotel and resort deals, aiming to extend The Aruba Effect, a state of
Starboard Cruise Services and Carnival Cruise Line Extend Partnership
The long-standing partnership between Starboard Cruise Services, a LMVH (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton) company, and Carnival Cruise Line has been extended for five additional years! Not only does the extension introduce Starboard as the main retail partner for all nine Carnival ships, but it welcomes
Galataport Istanbul Named 2022 “Port of the Year”
Galataport Istanbul has been named the “Port of the Year” at the 2022 Seatrade Cruise Awards, an annual cruise industry gathering this past September 14th and 15th in Malaga, Spain. “Galataport İstanbul has operated at full capacity since October 2021, hosting cruise ships and guests. In Apri
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship Review
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex by Dan and Mikkel Woodruff 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Celebrity Apex is part of Celebrity Cruises’ Edge class of ships. The design is modern and cosmopolitan. It’s filled with impressive art of all different mediums, from metal sculptu
How To Spend the Day in Cozumel
With cruising back in full swing, popular port destinations like Cozumel, Mexico are welcoming back visitors to their unique slice of paradise. Cozumel has a lot to offer visitors, like pristine beaches, turquoise waters and a long list of nearby attractions and excursions to enjoy. There’s a lo
Princess Cruises Announces New Sphere-Class Ship Sun Princess
Exciting cruise news coming Fall 2024! Princess Cruises announced their new Sphere-Class cruise ship Sun Princess, the largest ship in the brand’s fleet, accommodating over 4,000 guests set to debut in 2024. “Sun Princess is a new and bespoke ship platform, designed to simultaneously
Matt Mitcham Makes His Return to Cruising
One of cruising’s most popular cruise directors is back on board a cruise ship, but this time he’s overseeing a very special kind of cruise! Former Carnival Cruise Director Matt Mitcham made waves when he announced he’d be leaving his position back in 2020 after 14 years working fo
