While cruise lines work hard to keep their guests and crew members safe and healthy, sometimes the spread of disease is inevitable when so many people from around the world are brought together in a confined space. Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess is the latest ship to report an outbreak of norovirus. Gastrointestinal Outbreak Aboard Sapphire Princess Norovirus, which can … [Read more...]
Key West Cruise Port: Piers, Things Nearby and Getting Around
Nestled within the southernmost point of the continental United States, Florida’s Key West is a tropical paradise that offers a uniquely laid-back lifestyle, culture, and some truly stunning natural beauty. Due to the unique shape of the archipelago, as well as its convenient proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Islands, it is no wonder that the Florida Keys … [Read more...]
Carnival Ship Changes Itinerary for First Alaska Sailing of 2024
Carnival Luminosa‘s very first Alaska itinerary for the 2024 sailing season will not be the same as originally published. The cruise line has reached out to booked guests to advise them of the change. While the ship will be visiting all the planned ports of call (weather permitting), the exact times in those ports have been adjusted. Carnival Luminosa Itinerary Change On May 1, 2024, … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Debuts Mediterranean Itineraries For 2025
Oceania Cruises has announced its 2025 Mediterranean schedule, which includes voyages that will range from nine to 56 days in length. Nautica and Marina will offer voyages in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Adriatic, visiting cities including Athens, Barcelona, Istanbul, Rome, and Lisbon. Other port calls on the schedule include resort towns such as Monte Carlo, Cannes, Positano, Sorrento, Tirana, … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Announces 2nd Annual ‘Virgin Celebration Voyage’ on All Three Ships
Virgin Voyages is calling fans of the Virgin brand and loyal guests to embark on its second annual Virgin Celebration Voyage. In honor of Virgin’s 50+ year history, guests will have the opportunity to sail on three special voyages across the brand’s fleet of Lady Ships. Featuring a lineup of guests that includes Sir Richard Branson himself as well as Boy George from Culture Club and a variety of … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Newest Italian Themed Ship Christened in Long Beach
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ‘Italian Style’ ship Carnival Firenze has officially been christened at its new homeport in Long Beach, California. Hollywood actor Jonathan Bennett served as godfather, as he and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy celebrated all things Italian with the help of a Broadway star, a Puccini aria, and a Catholic priest making a running jump onto the stage to … [Read more...]
Tallinn joins Miami-Dade on cleanup day – Cruise Europe
Ryan Jenkins, managing director of Travelife Certified Estonian tour operator Den Eesti, was surprised and delighted when approached by Miami-based Estonian celebrity The Mermaid/Lady Merle Liivand, during Seatrade Cruise Global, and asked to join in the annual Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day. Colleague Sirle Arro, head of marketing and communications for Port of Tallinn, says: “The event was ideal for … [Read more...]
New connections to Klaksvik, Faroe Islands, open it up for more calls – Cruise Europe
The building of tunnels to connect Klaksvik to its neighbouring islands in the Faroes is expanding its shore excursion offering, for example passengers can be hiking in the mountains within a 10 minute drive. Theresa Kreutzmann, managing director Visit Nordoy, says: “The infrastructure is changing completely because tunnels are opening this year, connecting the islands, so it will be easier to get … [Read more...]
Here are the cruise ships scheduled to visit Newport in 2024
Discover Newport, the official convention and visitors bureau for Newport and Bristol counties, has published the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule for Perrotti Park. Larger ships anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perotti Park, while smaller vessels dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. So far, sixty-three cruise ships are scheduled to visit Newport in 2024 via Perrotti … [Read more...]
“Virgin Celebration Voyage” Returns for Second Consecutive Year with Sir Richard Branson and Boy George at the Helm
Virgin Voyages is calling fans of the Virgin brand and loyal Sailors to embark on the company’s second-annual “Virgin Celebration Voyage.” In honor of Virgin’s 50+ year history, guests will have the opportunity to sail on three distinct voyages across the brand’s worldwide fleet of Lady Ships. Featuring an incredible line-up of guests – most notably, the man who started it all, Sir Richard … [Read more...]
Expedition Cruise Network to stage first conference
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is to stage its first conference in the autumn. The two-day event is to be held in London with delegates including a mix of independent agents, tour operators, home-workers and leisure agents. Travel trade delegates will be able to attend free of charge. Full story Expedition Cruise Network to stage first conference Tags: London Source: … [Read more...]
Cruise Tourism in India Reaches All-Time High – India Report
India is seeking to boost its cruise tourism. It aims to attract 4 million cruise tourists by 2041, up from 300,000 in 2023. India recorded a cruise tourism footfall of 470,000 in the 2023-24 financial year – its highest ever. Domestic tourists accounted for nearly 80% of this, as international cruise tourism in India has yet to revive to pre-Covid levels. In 2019-20, the international and … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Debuts New Mediterranean Sailings for 2025. Highlight European cities, holiday islands and lesser-known ports
Oceania Cruises has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days, to whisk guests to some of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe. The line’s Marina and Nautica will set sail on enticing voyages taking in iconic islands in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic; well-loved European resort towns and bustling cities, and lesser-known ports of call. … [Read more...]
Carnival Earns Coveted Spot on ‘Best Employers for Diversity’ List
Chalk up another big win for Carnival Corporation as a top global employer, following a leading business publication’s announcement that the company earned a place on one of its prestigious “best employer” lists. The honor is one of many the company, which employs more than 160,000 people, has received in recent years. Forbes Ranking Honors Cruise Industry Giant Forbes, the global business … [Read more...]
What to Know About Free Margaritaville Cruises for Military
Margaritaville at Sea offers free and discounted cruises to first responders, educators and the military. Margaritaville at Sea — yes, like the song — is one such offer, as its Heroes Sail Free promotion rewards military members with a free cruise each year. Let’s take a look at the details. The Margaritaville at Sea cruise line maintains two ships that sail exclusively throughout the Gulf of … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Announces Return of a Popular Annual Event
Virgin Voyages is set to sail into its second annual “Virgin Celebration Voyage,” featuring legendary guests like Sir Richard Branson and Boy George. The expanded series includes three tailored voyages. Virgin Voyages Celebrates at Sea Across Its Lady Ships The second annual “Virgin Celebration Voyage” makes its return aboard Virgin Voyages ships with three distinct cruises … [Read more...]
Carnival Firenze Named in Long Beach. Carnival Cruise Line Adds Fifth New Ship to Fleet in 18 Months
Carnival Cruise Line solidified its position as the leading cruise line in California on Wednesday as it christened its newest ship, Carnival Firenze, at its new home, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Hollywood actor Jonathan Bennett served as the ship’s godfather, and he and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy celebrated all things Italian with the help of a Broadway star, a Puccini … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Sees Cruise Bookings Skyrocket
Royal Caribbean Group is firing on all cylinders as the group releases its first quarter results for 2024. The company has seen booking skyrocket, welcoming more guests onboard its ships compared to the same period in 2023. New ships, such as Icon of the Seas, released just in January 2024, and upcoming ships and experiences, such as Utopia of the Seas, Silver Ray, and the Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]
Windstar to run its largest-ever UK agent ship visit programme this summer
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Five New Updates From Princess Cruises That Include a New VIP Area
Princess Cruises celebrated the christening of their newest ship this week, Sun Princess. Before the ceremony, Princess held a briefing for members of the media and they gave several new updates and features that are coming to their ships.These updates include: A new VIP, ‘ship within a ship’, area on their newest ship Star Princess will sail to Alaska in 2026 New Specialty Restaurant … [Read more...]