MSC Cruises Sets Mediterranean Start Dates
Just a week after announcing protocols for health and safety on board their cruise ships, MSC Cruises has a concrete start date for sailings in the Mediterranean. MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica will begin sailing on August 16 and 29, 2020 respectively. The ships will sail t
The (Mostly) Wild Allure of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
With 17 cruise ships and more on the way, MSC Cruises continues to surprise and delight guests with the “European feel” on their ships, the lush spreads of ethnic foods on their buffets, and the numerous cultures and languages represented on board. In December 2019, MSC Cruises followed in the s
MSC Cruises Releases Extensive Health Plan Details
While most of us here in America were still asleep, MSC Cruises’ CEO Gianni Onorato took the podium at a press conference in Italy to reveal the details for the cruise line’s comprehensive health and safety protocol as their restart of operations in the Mediterranean draws near. MS
Choose Your Cruise – July 24, 2020
Cruising is back in some parts of the world, but the rest of us will have to wait a little longer until we can cruise again. Cruise lines are practically giving away cruises and if you haven’t booked for 2021 and beyond, you’re missing out on some awesome deals. Three of your favorite cr
Cruise Executive Carousel
Amidst cancelled cruises and idle ships all over the world, there’s been another interesting development across the industry; new leadership. Several high-profile employees have stepped down over the past few months, paving the way for a fresh crop of executives who are well positioned to bring ou
Choose Your Cruise – July 10, 2020
Deals, deals, deals. That’s what cruisers are seeing when they research their next great cruise vacation. Cruise lines are taking out all the stops when it comes to low fares, added perks and low deposits so there’s never been a better time to book a vacation for 2021 and beyond. Most cr
MSC Cruises Announces New Homeport For Two Ships
Fort Lauderdale-based MSC Cruises has announced that Port Canaveral will be the new homeport for two of their ships this upcoming winter. MSC Seaside will begin sailing from Port Canaveral beginning in November and MSC Divina at the end of March 2021. This will be the first time MSC Cruises has used
CRUISE RECIPE: MSC Cruises’ Neapolitan Pizza
I’m Hungry to Sail Again… When it comes to MSC’s pizza, I’m something of an expert since that’s pretty much all I consumed during the 2013 and 2014 Moody Blues Cruises aboard Poesia and Divina, respectively. Unlike the typical sailing where leisurely meals in the ship’s dining room or sp
MSC Grandiosa: The Name Says It All
In today’s cruise world, being good simply isn’t good enough. So when you are given a name like “Grandiosa,” expectations run high. MSC Cruises has pulled the plug on being good and gone all in on being spectacular with the launch of the new MSC Grandiosa. With Hamburg, Germany, decked out a
Choose Your Cruise – May 1, 2020
Most of the time, mayday on a cruise ship is a bad thing, but not on May 1st! Today, we’ve got some pretty cool cruises from three of our favorite cruise lines to celebrate May Day 2020. Choose which cruise you’d take and let us know in the comments below! Cruise A This cruise take
Choose Your Cruise – April 24, 2020
Fridays don’t quite mean the same things anymore, but we’re still here with an end of the week option for those dreaming about their next cruise vacation. We’ve got a special selection of cruises that all have one thing in common; they all stop at a private island. If you want the
Barbados Takes Humanitarian Approach to Cruise Ships
As more and more ports turn their backs on incoming cruise ships, even those with a clean bill of health, the Caribbean island nation of Barbados is taking a decidedly different approach. The country has welcomed incoming cruise ships looking for a place to port while they wait for the go-ahead to r
Choose Your Cruise
We’re all getting the itch to cruise again, but in the meantime, let’s do the next best thing: start planning our next vacation. There are plenty of great cruise deals to take advantage of these days, particularly for cruises leaving in late 2020 and early 2021. We took a look at some of the bes
Cruise Industry Executives Offer Encouraging Words
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the cruise industry, but it’s safe to say that the current outbreak of Covid-19 is the most difficult challenge cruise lines have ever faced. Last week saw every major cruise line, their sub-brands and other small ship lines included, halt operation for a
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 13, 2020
Have you ever heard the expression “once in a blue moon”? It means something that doesn’t come along very often, if at all. Today we’ve got the blue moon deal to end all blue moon deals on board the MSC Armonia. 8 days, 7 nights, one amazing vacation starting at just $249 for
Top Ten Cruise Deals RIGHT NOW
Deals deals deals! Cruising isn’t being portrayed in the best light at the moment but there is a silver lining to this cloud: dirt cheap cruises to wherever you want to go! If cruising is your prefered method of travel, then nothing is going to stop you from taking your dream vacation. Now might j
10 Reasons to Buy Art on a Cruise Ship
If you’re like most cruisers, the highlight of your year is stepping aboard a cruise ship for a week of fun in the sun. Everyone has a favorite part about a cruise. Some love the unique dining options, others the onboard amenities like pools, movie theaters, mini-golf courses and tons more. If you
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 7, 2020
One of the fastest growing cruise lines sailing today is MSC Cruises. With 17 ships in the fleet, MSC has cruises sailing all over the world with more on the horizon. With the opening of their new private island resort, Ocean Cay, MSC Cruises has some great deals going for those looking to check it
MSC Collaborates to Save Coral Reefs (VIDEO)
MSC Cruises, in partnership with the MSC Foundation, announced a major campaign to help protect and preserve coral reefs at an event in Miami on Thursday. MSC is partnering with the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee, the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Nova Sou
Eco Oceans: Sustainability by the MSC Seashore
When it comes to conservation efforts in the cruising industry today, all eyes are on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. And while visits to the eco-friendly paradise are just beginning, MSC is already making new waves with MSC Seashore — the first of two Seaside EVO–class ships, scheduled for servic