Norwegian Breakaway, the largest cruise ship to ever be built in Germany, departed Meyer Werft in Papenburg, for her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River. The river conveyance demonstrates Norwegian Breakaway’s seaworthiness and marks another key milestone prior to the ship’s highly anticipated delivery. Sailing backwards, Norwegian Breakaway left Meyer Werft at approximately […]
Norwegian Getaway will bring the excitement and allure of the Magic City to sea when she arrives in Miami in February 2014. At Cruise Shipping Miami today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced an all-new dining and entertainment experience, The Illusionarium. A first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium will envelope guests in the fascinating world […]
Evenings aboard Royal Princess will offer a range of lively options for passengers aboard Princess Cruises newest vessel. When the ship debuts in June, cruisers can enjoy four new production shows in the Princess Theater, try their luck in the casino, and dance for hours in the brand-new Club 6. “Royal Princess will feature the widest variety of entertainment […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has partnered with The Recording Academy to feature the first GRAMMY Experience at sea onboard its newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, set to launch in February 2014. As part of the partnership, Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Official Cruise Line Partner of the GRAMMY Awards.” In addition, the […]
The 29th annual Cruise Shipping Miami conference and exhibition opened today at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show runs through Thursday, March 14. UBM Live, owners and organizers of the Cruise Shipping Miami conference and exhibition, anticipate a strong increase in attendance at the cruise industrys premier event. The annual cruise industry gathering usually draws around […]
Here is this week’s cruise poll question: Out of the staterooms you have stayed in, which category is your favorite? Last week’s results: Question: What is your dining preference onboard? Winner: Anytime, Your Time, As You Wish Dining with 48.45% of the votes. Breakdown of the results:
Professional dancers Mark Ballas and Lacey Schwimmer and celebrities singer Joey Fatone and actress Sabrina Bryan headlined the first-ever “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” theme cruise aboard ms Eurodamwhile sailing in the eastern Caribbean. Debuting on February 20, Holland America Line’s “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” stage performance showcased the celebrities and famed dance […]
Holland America Line will position ms Volendam and ms Rotterdam in Asia for the 2013-14 season, increasing capacity and adding more robust itineraries in the popular region. New expanded Singapore sailings make it easier to sail round-trip from the bustling port and experience exotic calls at destinations like Myanmar and India. The diverse 14-day itineraries and longer Collectors’ Voyages […]
Earlier tonight, Holland America Line’s Maasdam declared two medical emergencies and began making her way back to Port Everglades in South Florida. As the Maasdam got closer to land, her crew revealed that they would require two ambulances upon arrival as there were now two medical emergencies. The Maasdam continued to sail towards port at […]
During my cruise on Holland America Line’s Eurodam, I had the chance to sit down with Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman of OnTravel. On their daily radio program, I had the chance to discuss Cruise Currents, the impact of social media in the industry, and the future of the cruise industry. Click on the play […]
Amenities & Activities Holland America Line’s Eurodam features an impressive array of activities suited towards a more “culturally enriched” clientele. Therefore, the Eurodam features many activities and amenities that are not found on your average cruise ship. First up, the Culinary Arts Center, which is located in the Queens Lounge on deck 2, midship. Here […]
According to a recent report from the Bermudian government, repairs on one of Bermuda’s cruise ship docks, the Heritage Wharf docks, may not be completed before an expected spike in cruise ship visits to the island. Recently, the government of Bermuda has been upgrading and repairing the Heritage Wharf facility to make it more suitable for the larger ships that will soon be docking […]