Princess & Holland America Cancel Alaska Cruises till June
If there is to be any kind of large-ship Alaska cruise season this year, it won’t begin until at least July. Both Princess Cruises and Holland America Line — two of the largest players in the Alaska market — announced new cancellations today. Princess has now canceled sailings from Seattle through June 27, while Holland […]
Oceania Cruises Announces Name of Seventh Ship
Oceania Cruises has announced the name of the first of two new Allura Class vessels, and the seventh for the line. The 1,200 passenger ship will be called Vista. It is being constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, as will her as-yet-unnamed sister ship in the Allura Class. Vista is set to sail in 2023, followed by the second […]
10 Best Things to Do in Southampton, England
Southampton is the most historic port city in England, and now, it welcomes some of the largest cruise ships in the world. While the city is of full of beautiful sights, sounds, and flavors, the most interesting fact about it is that the Titanic departed from here for its fateful crossing. Other than being a cruise […]
Two U.S. Cruise Lines Resume River/Coastal Sailing
If you can’t wait to get out on the water aboard a cruise ship, it might be time to think small. Two U.S. small-ship cruise lines returned to service over the last few days, making them among the first to operate within North American waters since cruising was shut down by the global pandemic a […]
Can Key West & The Cruise Industry Come To A Compromise?
The citizens of Key West made a statement last November, approving a series of resolutions that would restrict the size of cruise ships visiting America’s southernmost port and the number of passengers able to disembark each day. A third ballot question — passed with a strong majority along with the others — would allow the […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of March 7, 2021
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of March 7, 2021, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. MSC Cruises’ ship MSC Lirica caught fire off the coast of Corfu, Greece, on Friday. Onlookers watched smoke billowing and flames coming from the starboard side […]
Travel During A Pandemic: Eating at Cracker Barrel
One of the first restaurants I dined in when I was traveling during the pandemic last year was Cracker Barrel. An establishment synonymous with road trips, it only made sense that it was a stop during my 16-night trek to Wyoming. Plus, it’s a personal favorite. Ask any of my friends and they’ll tell you if […]
Celebrity Cruises Announces 2023 Galapagos Schedule
Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2023 schedule of Galapagos Islands sailings. From New Year’s Eve in 2022, the line will offer six unique itineraries in the Galapagos Islands. Three vessels will sail in the region: the mega-yacht Celebrity Flora, the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition, and the intimate 16-passenger Celebrity Xploration. Celebrity Flora For those looking to […]
Suite Life on a Ship: Storylines’ Affordable Cruise Homes
Have you ever woken up on a cruise ship, stepped out on the balcony, watched the sun rise over crystal blue waters, and wished that every day could start this way? By 2023, that could be the reality for up to 1,000 residents of the MV Narrative, a new-build ship that promises to give “everyday […]
MSC Cruises Ship Catches on Fire in Corfu, Greece [VIDEO]
One of MSC Cruises’ ships caught fire on Friday off the coast of Corfu, Greece. MSC Lirica can be seen in the nearly hour-long video — which you can watch in its entirety below — with smoke pouring out of the starboard side toward the middle of the vessel, on what appears to be the […]