The (Neptune) Suite Life Aboard Holland America’s Koningsdam
Based on reputation alone, I knew when planning my recent trip to Alaska that I wanted to jump on a Holland America ship. As the neighbor with whom I’d be taking this special journey, I did an endless amount of research—this is, after all, something of a bucket-list trip—but we quickly narrowed our focus to […]
Carnival Sues Spain Shipyard Over Drydock Delay During Worker Strike
Carnival Cruise Line is taking legal action against a shipyard over a days-long delay it suffered due to a workers’ strike. The cruise line filed a €4.5 million claim for damages against the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. The cruise line was forced to shift the Carnival Liberty to a shipyard in Marseille, France, due […]
The Ultimate Guide to Casino Games on Cruise Ships
Want to have some fun and relax during your vacation as you cruise? Or what would you say when we tell you that you can also play casino games on the cruise? It is the most exciting part that most of the ships offer. This is where you get an opportunity to bet on the […]
Guests Keep Coming Back as Carnival Delivers Strong Financials
Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein says guests are showing no signs of slowing down. The company just wrapped up its strongest second quarter ever, with net income more than tripling from last year and revenues hitting $6.3 billion. “Cruising is a ridiculous value,” Weinstein told Fox Business. Noting the value of cruising against other vacation […]
Cruising into Family Fun on MSC World America
When families are looking for the best ships for kids, they may overlook new ships. MS World America may not be well-known, but MSC has added many family-friendly options to the ship that are only on their World Class ships. Custom-built for the North America market, World America deviates from the other MSC ships currently […]
Ex Police Officer Arrested for Assaulting Young Girl During Cruise
A cruise ship passenger made a first court appearance this week after being charged with assaulting a minor female during a cruise. Jeffrey Mark Spiro, 71, who is a former police officer, was charged with two counts of common assault and deprivation of liberty (false imprisonment). Incident Took Place on Carnival Ship from Brisbane, Australia […]
Traveling While Studying: Manage Academics on the Go
Exploring the World Through Educational Travel Study travel allows students to gain fresh views while staying linked to classroom progress. Wandering across continents or regions teaches lessons that printed pages can only hint at. Simple planning keeps grades secure while rail lines, buses, and ferries change scenery daily. Learners often tap local museums or libraries […]
5 Ways Brits Unwind at Sea — From Spa Days to Digital Play
Cruising has long held an attraction for British vacationers. This is thanks to its combination of upscale travel, world-class dining, and the promise of waking up in a new destination each day, which is quite different from being cooped up on a chair while exploring various game titles at an online casino in UK all […]
Carnival Liberty Cruise Canceled Due to Shipyard Strike
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled an upcoming sailing from New Orleans aboard Carnival Liberty after labor issues during drydock work. The completion of work has been pushed back several days after the cruise line was forced to shift the ship to another shipyard. A workers’ strike began while the ship was at the Navantia shipyard […]
Underwater Video Footage Sparks Concern Over Antarctica Cruise Ship Impact
A chance underwater encounter has reignited concerns over the environmental impact of cruise ships in Antarctica. Underwater videographer and scientist Matthew Mulrennan documented “deep grooves” on the seabed, likely caused by ship anchor chains. “You could clearly see this delineation between where there was abundant marine life and where the chain and anchor had disrupted […]
