Earlier today, Carnival’s Carnival Freedom scored a 100% on a health inspection administered by the United States Public Health department. The Carnival Freedom passed each of the 42 specific areas of inspection that make up the USPH’s overall random inspection. The USPH chooses to inspect cruise ships that call in US ports at random, in order to […]
Recently, Port Canaveral announced that Royal Caribbean is planning to base a third cruise ship out of Port Canaveral. The speculated third ship would join Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas in sailings from the Space Coast. Port Canaveral’s interim Chief Executive Officer John Walsh commented saying, “An announcement from Royal Caribbean is […]
As the Carnival Sunshine comes closer to her debut, more and more spaces are beginning to take shape. This week, the installation of Carnival Waterworks and the ever popular Sportsquare was completed. From the racing slides to the suspended ropes course – this new outdoor area is sure to be a hit with Carnival guests of all […]
Windstar Cruises, a market leader in small ship cruising, has announced the name for the first of its three new, all-suite, power yachts as Star Pride. Star Pride, launching in May of 2014, will spend its first season in Europe offering exciting new voyages which open for bookings on May 14, 2013. The names of the additional […]
Earlier this week, Enchantment of the Seas began sailing from her new homeport of Port Canaveral, where she replaces Monarch of the Seas and continues the cruise lines year-round, three- and four-night Bahamas itineraries. Enchantment of the Seas joins Freedom of the Seas at Port Canaveral, and her arrival marks the first time in four years that Royal Caribbean has introduced a […]
On September 7th, the Disney Magic will enter dry dock in Cadiz, Spain to undergo a major renovation. The Disney Magic will be in dry dock for almost 6 weeks, but will emerge with a plethora of newly redesigned spaces and brand new amenities. From a new grand atrium lobby and a completely redesigned children’s area to a three-story water thrill […]
After achieving a goal of raising $3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital over a three-year period with their Care to Play: Carnival for St. Jude Kids campaign, Carnival Cruise Lines has expanded upon its partnership by becoming the Official Celebration Partner at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and has committed to a goal of raising […]
In response to competing cruise lines adding ships to the Caribbean market in the summer of 2014, Royal Caribbean has announced that new, shorter cruises will be offered from South Florida beginning in early 2014. The newly revitalized Vision of the Seas will begin sailing 4 and 5 night Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades beginning on April […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Nickelodeon will offer the Nickelodeon at sea experience aboard the line’s soon to be newest ship, the Norwegian Getaway. Guests sailing on Norwegian Getaway will have the opportunity to cruise with SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorite Nickelodeon characters; as well as participate in a […]
A big step against public smoking has been taken by a small-ship cruise line. Crystal Cruises announced yesterday that beginning in 2014, smoking will be banned from all bars, restaurants, staterooms, and all other public areas. The only exceptions – the Connoisseur Club and a few areas on exterior decks. Here is the word from Crystal via their […]
Good morning cruisers! I am excited to announce that I will be touring the Caribbean Princess on April 27th whilst docked in Port Everglades. I have never sailed nor toured a Princess ship, so I am excited to learn more about the Princess experience. As usual, I will post a ship tour with a brief […]
Royal Princess is nearing the end of her construction in Monfalcone, Italy and will debut in Southampton on June 9th. The Royal Princess will the make her maiden Mediterranean voyage on June 16th beginning in Southampton and ending in Venice, Italy. Click the play button above to check in on the progress being made on one of […]