Celebrity Cruises has been forced to cancel the June 2nd sailing of the Celebrity Xpedition after a dispute over lobsters resulted in the cruise line losing it’s license to to enter the Galapagos National Park. The official statement from Celebrity Cruises reads: “The Galapagos National Park has cited Celebrity Xpedition for transportation and storage of frozen […]
Earlier this week, a fire aboard Royal Caribbean’s Granduer of the Seas forced the ship to divert to Freeport, Bahamas. Initially, only the May 31st sailing was cancelled to allow for repairs. Royal Caribbean has now announced that the Granduer of the Seas will remain in Freeport to allow for necessary repairs. This necessary repair […]
Earlier this morning, Royal Caribbean signed a contract with Meyer Werft Shipyards in Papenburg, Germany to construct a third Quantum class cruise ship for delivery in mid 2016. While an exact price has not been released, Royal Caribbean stated that the price is similar to the price for the Quantum of the Seas, to be […]
Just open for sale today, Princess Cruises’ 2014-15 Exotics program offers a world of options for globetrotting travelers. The line’s global itineraries will take passengers to the colorful ports of Asia & Africa, Australia & New Zealand, Tahiti & the South Pacific, and South America – plus even a special connoisseur itinerary in the Caribbean. The lineup also includes […]
Good morning cruisers, Early yesterday morning, guests aboard the Grandeur of the Seas awoke to 7 short and 1 long and were ordered to proceed to their muster stations. While roughly 2,500 guests stood side by side as flames were being battled by trained onboard firefighters, Royal Caribbean’s media relations team was already suiting up […]
May 28, 2013 5:30 pm: Grandeur of the Seas guests are currently in the process of being transported to the Port of Baltimore. The first of many coaches have arrived at the port, as well as the first of a few planes at Baltimore–Washington International Airport. [divider] May 27, 2013 8:45 pm: Royal Caribbean has cancelled the […]
Usually weekends are slow for cruise news, but not today: Earlier today, the Carnival Dream successfully rescued two stranded sailors from their disabled boat near the Bahamas. The two sailors, identified as Bahamian nationals Deon Lathen and Ted Lainge, had not reached their planned destination of West End, the Bahamas, on Saturday morning. After realizing they had […]
Earlier this month, cruisers aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy were treated to a unique and somewhat thrilling lighting storm during the Pirates of the Caribbean Lido party. The lighting quickly stole the show, as cruisers turned their attention toward the turbulent night sky. Scott Sistek, the author of the article that brought this video […]
Earlier this past week, Holland America Line hosted a celebratory luncheon aboard ms Westerdam at the Port of Seattle in honor of the American Cancer Society’s 100th birthday. Along with the luncheon, attendees were invited to a presentation in the ship’s lounge by Holland America Line and American Cancer Society executives, followed by a ship tour. “We […]
It’s a question that has been tested and debated by cruisers for years – should I or should I not arrive in my embarkation port a day before my cruise? Not only has it been asked, but it has also been tested by many cruisers, some with successful attempts at making the ship and some […]
Have you ever been in a conversation with a cruiser and the word magrodome is brought up or even cantilevered whirlpool? Did you actually know what the word magrodome means? Chances are you may not have known, but like I have before, you smile and nod while pretending to know what the word actually means. […]
Earlier this week, an Italian judge rejected Captain Francesco Schettino’s plea bargain and ordered him to stand trial for the deaths of 32 passengers and causing a shipwreck last January. The trial is expected to begin on July 9th and will take place in the Italian city of Grosseto, the city closest to the Costa Concordia’s […]