The City of Ketchikan Ports and Harbors department began renovating Ketchikan’s oldest and most central cruise ship dock in 2011. The first phase (estimated to take around three years) will replace half of the wooden dock and pilings with more durable materials and additional phases will complete upgrades to the dock, including renovation of the [...]

With more than 1.2 million passengers on 493 cruise ships scheduled for 2012, San Juan, Puerto Rico has become a popular port of call. Since San Juan is only a day stop for cruises, passengers need to know how to make the most of their time. With the exception of some resorts, all the beaches [...]

MIAMI – February 1, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is seeking the help of parents and kids to name its new Youth and Teen programs.  The company today launched the “Up2YOU” naming contest inviting cruisers to submit names for the company’s youth and teen programs, along with names for each of [...]

On 4 February, Cunard Line’s newest luxury ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth, will make her inaugural call to San Francisco, marking her only U.S. maiden call this year. Currently sailing her 107-day World Cruise, Queen Elizabeth will dock at Pier 35 along the city’s famed Embarcadero, and is scheduled to arrive between 5:30-6:00 a.m. and depart [...]

In response to the Costa Concordia incident, CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association) has ordered a ‘Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review’ of their 26 member cruise lines.  Key components of the Review include: An internal review by CLIA members of their own operational safety practices and procedures concerning issues of navigation, evacuation, emergency training, and related practices and [...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is raising a glass to Norwegian Epic’s recognition as “Best Overall Individual Cruise Ship” in Travel Weekly’s 2011 Readers Choice Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the travel industry. Norwegian Epic, the line’s newest and most innovative ship, was selected by readers for offering a product and service that excelled [...]

Princess Cruises new ship Royal Princess (right) is set to launch June 2013 and inviting guests to be apart of it, literally. The line has launched a “1,000 Memories at Sea” contest inviting passengers to submit their best cruise vacation shots, which will be displayed on the walls of hallways between staterooms and in other [...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching an interactive Facebook contest encouraging fans to “See the World the Norwegian Way.” Through March 31, 2012, participants will have a chance to win one of five incredible seven-day cruises to one of the top cruise destinations around the world. Each weekday, Norwegian will release a new contest clue on [...]

Costa Crociere wishes to again express its profound condolences to the families of the victims, continued sympathy to the families of the missing and deep regret and sorrow for the damages and hardship the Costa Concordia accident caused to all its guests. Costa Crociere announced a compensation proposal for guests who have returned home after [...]

On Tuesday, the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line released a statement to their travel partners stating “they are safe.” The letter: Dear Valued Partner, Thank you for partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line. We are confident that your customers will have an excellent experience aboard our ships. We want to take this opportunity to assure you [...]