Smoke-Free Casino: Winning Bet Or Lost Cause?

From the moment NCL’s Breakaway class ships debuted, many non-smokers (and even a few tokers) had a major beef with the placement of the casino and the effect smoking within the gaming room had on surrounding venues. In essence, because the casino is smack-dab in the heart of the ship’s lauded 678 Ocean Place entertainment […]
Two Mega Cruise Ships Head to USA

Two brand new massive cruise ships will be plying the Caribbean waters in the next couple of weeks. Anthem of the Seas Arriving November 4, Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas recently left Southampton bound for the NYC area (technically Bayonne, NJ but right across the East River). This will be the largest homeported ship in the […]
Crown Princess Receives New Pub

Princess Cruises is pairing gourmet small dishes inspired by pub favorites with craft beers, cocktails and wines with the debut of The Salty Dog Gastropub aboard Crown Princess. Location Presented within the Wheelhouse Bar nightly, in refreshed surroundings and live entertainment, guests will choose three small plates from The Salty Dog Gastropub menu featuring new […]
Carnival Miracle and Splendor Leaving US Market

The speculation is finally over. Carnival Cruise Line announced on Wednesday morning that two of their ships are heading to China. Carnival Miracle will head over in Spring 2017, followed by Carnival Splendor in Spring 2018. Both ships will be based in China year-round. Specific details on the company’s China itineraries will be announced at […]