Get ready to sing the blues aboard the Eurodam! All the way from the world-famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn., Holland America Line has launched the B.B. King’s Blues Club aboard the Eurodam, with the ship’s Queen’s Lounge transformed into a vibrant blues musical experience. Five nights each week on cruises through June 20, 2013, world-class musicians […]
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced several new environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced innovations on its newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, currently under construction at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany. Norwegian Breakaway will incorporate a number of emission reducing, energy saving and enhanced safety systems which will be in use when the ship is delivered on April 25, […]
A small fire was reported to have broken out on the Norwegian Getaway earlier today while inside her covered construction facility. Here is the official word from Norwegian Cruise Line regarding the incident: “Norwegian Cruise Line was notified by Meyer Werft personnel at approximately 2:30 pm (Germany time) today that there was a small fire […]
Earlier last night, the Hurtigruten ship Kong Harald, ran aground after hitting a rock in a fjord located in northern Norway. The Kong Harold was sailing into Trollfjord, when the ship hit a large rock. This collision damaged a ballast tank onboard, which evidently flooded a small area of the ship. Even as the ship took on water, she […]
Here is this week’s cruise poll question: When sailing onboard a cruise ship, do you prefer the early seating, late seating, or any time dining? Last week’s results: Question: Which region of the Caribbean is your favorite, the east, west, or south? Winner: Southern Caribbean with 52.5% of the votes. Breakdown of the results:
Shopping on Carnival.com, the cruise industry’s most visited website, just got easier and a lot more fun with the launch of Carnival Cruise Lines’ revamped online retail section – “The Fun Shops,” available at www.carnival.com/funshops. The redesign includes a totally new “look and feel,” as well as simpler navigation choices like shopping by product, by occasion or […]
It is being reported by a number of new sources that a cruise passenger has drowned on a snorkeling excursion in Cozumel, Mexico. The incident allegedly took place earlier this week. According to a statement from Carnival Cruises, whom the passenger was cruising on, the incident took place on an independent snorkeling excursion. The statement reads, “On […]
I wish this was an April Fool’s joke, but I unfortunately cannot say that it is. According to various reports, the Norwegian Epic was apparently turned away from the Port of Nassau this morning after the port authority overbooked the port. Yes, you heard that correctly. An employee at the Nassau Port Authority scheduled 6 cruise ships […]
MSC Cruises is delighted to announce that MSC Lirica will return to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 2013/2014 winter season, taking cruisers on an unparalleled journey of discovery through the region’s rich traditions, vibrant modernity and dramatic landscapes. On 5 November 2013, MSC Lirica will set off on a 19-day/18-nightgrand voyage from Genoa, Italy, arriving in Dubai, UAE, on 22 November 2013 […]
The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Fantasy, earned the top honor – Best Large Ship – in the Cruise Critic 2013 Cruisers’ Choice Awards, announced this week. The Disney Fantasy also received the top spots in four other categories – Large Ship Best Cabins, Best Entertainment, Best Public Rooms and Best Service. […]