NEW YORK – September 18, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line and MSG Entertainment announced today that the Rockettes, one of New York’s most illustrious and beloved icons, will christen Norwegian Breakaway as the official Godmothers, further strengthening the ship’s strong ties to New York. The christening ceremony will take place in New York City on May […]
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The Port of Galveston is quickly becoming a very popular departure ports for many cruise ships and passengers. Currently, she is home to both the Carnival Magic and Carnival Triumph. Later this year, Galveston will also be a homeport for the Disney Magic, Crown Princess, and the Mariner of the Seas. With all of these […]
Due to the recent fatal attacks and protests at American embassies and military bases throughout the past week in the Middle East, many cruise lines have begun to alter their itineraries in the southern Meditarranean. Updated at 2:30pm on 9/15/12 [divider] Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth: The Queen Elizabth will now visit Rhodes, Greece on September 16th instead of its original call in Alexandria, […]
Good morning cruise nation! I have some very exciting news, on Saturday, October 6th I will be touring Royal Caribbean’s very own, Oasis of the Seas. So, as I have done in the past, I will be boarding in Fort Lauderdale around 11:00am with general embarkation, touring the massive and beautiful ship, eating lunch somewhere on board, […]
(9/14/12 4:00pm) Earlier today the Norwegian Star broke free of her mooring lines at Heritage Wharf, Dockyard in Bermuda. The Norwegian Star broke free around 1:30pm after strong westerly winds forced the ship away from her dock, snapping her mooring lines. As soon as the ship broke away, the Bridge contacted the port authority for immediate assistance. The […]
Through close sources, Mikey’s Cruise Blog has recently learned that the upcoming 16 night Adriatic Queen Victoria cruise has been cancelled. Our source has obtained the following statement from Cunard Line regarding the cancellation. Queen Victoria – Adriatic Discovery Voyage V224 – Departing 3 October 2012 I am very sorry to have to advise you […]
Discovering the Disney Difference by Jason Leppert If you’ve never sailed aboard the Disney Cruise Line, you’re truly missing out on a spectacular cruise vacation. Do yourself a favor and put aside any perception of a fleet grossly overrun with children as that’s surely an exaggerated one, and be reminded that while the line’s cruise cost is […]
This week Kaleigh and James review a wide variety of cruise books including the Berlitz, Fodors, Frommers and Rick Steves guides, as well as crew autobiographies and cruise-centric magazines. This week’s cruise news features stories from Princess, Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Kaleigh and James also discuss the all-inclusive alcohol package on Carnival further. Please click […]
Earlier this morning, the Jewel of the Seas was sailing into the port of Klaksvik in the Faroe Islands when the ship clipped an overhead cable, damaging the radar mast and injuring one crew member. In a statement provided to Mikey’s Cruise Blog, Royal Caribbean says that, “the Jewel of the Seas was sailing into the port of […]
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2012) – In early 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer a variety of new itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas, providing even more cruise options for guests. In addition to six-night Western Caribbean sailings, new choices include four-night Caribbean getaway cruises and eight-night itineraries that take guests to Walt Disney World Resort […]
MIAMI – September 5, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that the latest vessel in the company’s ship revitalization program, Pride of America, will enter dry dock in March 2013 for major enhancements, including the addition of new luxurious suites and studio staterooms. “As the only large US-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America offers a […]