Royal Caribbean International Breaks Booking Record for Third Time This Year
Congratulations are in order for Royal Caribbean International! The brand has set new booking records this Black Friday as the brand marked the largest booking day in their history. Just this year, Royal Caribbean has broken their own record three times after announcing new addition to the fleet, Ic
Stocking Stuffers for Cruisers
The holidays are just around the corner. So we’ve made it our mission to find small, fun stocking stuffers for your cruise-loving friends and family. They can be as simple as travel-sized board games or as luxurious as high-end beauty products. Filling their stockings with these travel essentials
Cunard Reveals 2024 Summer and Fall Cruise Itineraries
It’s never too early to start planning your next vacation! Today, luxury cruise line and transatlantic provider Cunard announced their upcoming 2024 sailing itinerary traveling from April 2024 through January 2025. The cruise line is offering over 190 new voyages with trips to the Mediterranea
Cruise Lover’s Gift Guide for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching! We know finding meaningful yet practical gifts each year can be challenging. So if you are searching for the perfect gift for your cruise-loving family and friends, we are here to help. While nothing beats giving them an actual cruise, there is a little bit of
OneSpaWorld Renews Partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas cruisers, get ready for all things self-care! OneSpaWorld, the worldwide provider of wellness, beauty, and rejuvenation at sea and on land, has recently announced its newest partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings! OneSpa
Enjoy the Dom Pérignon Experience aboard Oceania Marina
After several days aboard Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Marina, just when I was pretty sure I’d enjoyed the finest cuisine in the most sumptuous settings at sea, a small ad in the daily program catches my eye: The Dom Pérignon Experience, a six-course gastronomic triumph that showcases the finest Ch
Check Out the Carnival Celebration Christening Ceremony and Festivities
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest flagship Carnival Celebration has officially arrived in PortMiami! Last night, the brand held the christening ceremony for the ship and topped off the night with a celebration to showcase 50 years of fun for Carnival Cruise Line. The ship’s Godmother, Actre
Norwegian Cruise Line is Ready to Curate Your Next Caribbean Cruise
What do you immediately think of when it comes to a cruise vacation? For most, it’s looking down from your balcony stateroom to gorgeous turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches ready for a fun day ashore. Nowhere does that dream become reality quite like The Caribbean. The Caribbean has
Cunard Reveals New Partnership with Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Exciting news for cruise lovers and history buffs! Today, luxury cruise line Cunard has shared news of its partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), one of the largest non-profit and educational organizations providing grants and scholarships for expeditions and geographi
Disney Completes Purchase of Global Dream Megaship
The fate of Dream Cruises’ former megaship Global Dream has finally been decided. At 208,000 gross tons, the ship is one of the biggest ever designed, but unfortunately Dream Cruises went out of business along with its parent company, Genting Hong Kong. Rumors first started swirling in October
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Today, Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will more than double its cruise offerings from Norfolk, Virginia in 2023. The company will extend its sailings to a consecutive six-month period from May through October. This announcement is the first step towards a suggested year-round cruise program
Holland America Line Launches ‘Refer a Friend’ Program
Traveling with friends and family makes any vacation experience that much better. Thanks to Holland America Line’s newest ‘Refer a Friend’ Program, guests, new and returning, can experience Holland America Line’s cruise experience with onboard credits and offerings with a
Cruising With Disabilities: Tips Every Cruiser Should Know
One of the cruise and travel industry’s biggest advocates for accessibility is the Special Needs Group, a medical equipment and supply company that works as the leading global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen and other special needs equipment rentals on board cruise ships. Porthole Cruise a
MSC Cruises Holds Naming Ceremony for MSC World Europa in Doha, Qatar
Photo Credit: Ivan Sarfatti Over the weekend, MSC Cruises welcomed the brand’s newest flagship, MSC World Europa, at her Naming Ceremony at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar. With help from Qatar Airways, the national airline of the state of Qatar, MSC Cruises celeb
The Legend Behind Horta’s Remarkable Maritime Painting Collection
Superstition bites deep in Horta. And a stroll through this port town’s marina confirms that. A gigantic horseshoe shaped stone wall surrounding the tranquil blue water, dotted with yachts, serves as a visual testament to superstitious travelers who have left their short colorful stories painted o
Viking Welcomes New Ocean Cruise Ship, Viking Neptune
Today Viking Cruises welcomed the delivery of Viking Neptune, the newest ship in the luxury cruise line’s fleet, at a delivery ceremony in Ancona, Italy. Viking Neptune is identical to the other Viking ocean vessels, but the first in the cruise industry to test small hydrogen fuel systems for
Quintessential Quito in 48 Hours
Photo: Illa Experience Hotel If you enjoy the charm of old cities, the traditions of South American colonial culture and unfettered authenticity, Quito, Ecuador is your kind of place. Built on the foundations of an ancient Inca settlement, this capital city oozes old world charisma. Perched high at
Hurtigruten Marks 20 Years of Antarctica Sailings With New Photo Set of First Voyage
Hurtigruten Expeditions has made their name sailing Antarctic waters for the last 20 years and to honor those sailings, the expedition cruise line shared a series of never-before-seen photos captured from the first Antarctica voyages aboard MS Nordnorge from Ushuaia, Argentina, on November 8, 2002.
Virgin Voyages Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Merpeople
Virgin Voyages has set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as merpeople! On November 4, 2022, 457 sailors traveling aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady’s MerMaiden voyage gathered together at the Beach Club in Bimini dressed in their fins to help set the record!
