Bimini Cruise Port: Everything You Need To Know
A new port joins Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas, giving cruisers more of a selection when choosing a Bahamian itinerary. In July 2021, Resorts World Bimini Cruise Port welcomed its first cruise ship when Crystal Serenity docked with cruise passengers. Four days later, Carnival Cruise Line made its first call there with Carnival Horizon. Location Located […]
Carnival President: Over Half The Fleet Will Sail By October
Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has some happy news for cruise lovers looking to get back on a ship this year. By October, more than half the fleet will be sailing with guests again, and Carnival expects to have its entire fleet of 24 ships back in operation by year-end. In a video message to travel […]
Disney Cruise Line Announces Testing Requirements, Castaway Cay Protocols
With the announcement that Disney Dream will resume sailings on August 9 from Port Canaveral, Disney Cruise Line has updated its health and safety protocols. Let’s take a look at what the cruising experience will be like as far as health and safety when guests step foot onto Disney Dream — and Disney’s other ships — after over […]
MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of Next U.S. Based Ship, Arrives November 2021
MSC Cruises took delivery of its newest flagship, MSC Seashore, today. The vessel is the largest cruise ship that’s ever been built in Italy, coming in at 170,400 gross tons. A small ceremony was held to mark the occasion at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago, Chairman and CEO of Fincantieri […]
Norwegian Jade Sets Sail, Marks Norwegian Cruise Line’s Return to Service
Another cruise line is officially back to business. On Sunday, Norwegian Cruise Line marked its return to sailing when Norwegian Jade set sail on a seven-night cruise from Piraeus, Greece (the port for Athens). Not only does this mark Norwegian’s return to service, but it also marks the first time a Norwegian Cruise Line ship has ever […]
500 Days Later, Every Major Cruise Line Is Sailing Again
The cruise comeback continued to gather speed over the weekend as three more familiar brands returned to the water after an unprecedented 500-day shutdown. Holland America resumed operations on Saturday as the Nieuw Amsterdam sailed out of Seattle en route to Alaska. Yesterday, it was Princess Cruises’ turn, as Majestic Princess departed the same port […]