Princess Reveals 2022-2023 South America & Antarctica Itineraries
Today Princess Cruises announced its 2022-2023 South America and Antarctica schedule. Sapphire Princess will visit 19 destinations on six unique itineraries in the region. Antarctica & Cape Horn This itinerary will feature four days of cruising the Antarctica region and a special holiday sailing over Christmas and New Year’s. The 16-night cruise visits Santiago, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, […]
Should Kids Take a Luxury Cruise?
It’s a question we get frequently: Can kids take a luxury cruise? In most cases, the answer is yes, they can — but the question these parents need to ask is: SHOULD kids take a luxury cruise? While a luxury cruise isn’t designed or priced for kids, there may be some situations where it is […]
9 Things to See and Do in Genoa, Italy
Genoa is a bustling city and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria. Holding the title of Italy’s sixth-largest city, Genoa boasts impressive landmarks and a bright past. The city is rich in history, culture, and art. Located in the heart of the Italian Riviera, this is where the famous explorer Christopher Columbus was […]
Virgin Voyages Announces Third Cruise Ship Name & Itineraries
After teasing the name reveal on its Facebook page over the weekend, Virgin Voyages has officially announced the name of its third cruise ship, and it’s very fitting considering what the cruise industry has faced in the past year. The vessel will be named Resilient Lady, and set sail from Athens, Greece on two 7-night itineraries […]
Carnival Corporation’s Advice to Nassau Leads to Push Back
After a Carnival Corporation executive suggested that Nassau needed to essentially reinvent itself, the island’s Minister of Tourism offered “a little bit of a push back.” The Problem with Nassau The back-and-forth began after Carnival Corporation’s senior vice-president for port and destination development, Giora Israel, discussed with The Tribune ways that Nassau might make itself a […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of February 28, 2021
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of February 28, 2021, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Cozumel, Mexico, is being considered as a home port for cruise ships as the restart from U.S. ports is continuously stalled. Early last month, Cozumel’s […]
Who are Bill W and Dorothy, and why do they have so many friends?
If you’ve ever read the list of activities in your cruise line’s daily program, you’ve probably seen meetings for “Friends of Bill W” and “Friends of Dorothy” scheduled among the bingo games, wine tastings, and shows that you’d expect to find on a cruise. You may have asked yourself, “Who are Bill and Dorothy?” and […]
MSC Cruises Announces Two Brand-New Specialty Restaurants
MSC Cruises has announced the different dining options that will be available on its newest ship, MSC Virtuosa, which includes two brand-new specialty restaurants. Hola! Tacos & Cantina This new fast-casual street food dining concept will offer a variety of Latin American and Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks to be shared and enjoyed in a relaxed […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs — March 5, 2021 [VIDEO]
Cozumel Might Become a Homeport The mayor of Cozumel has announced that the Mexican island is in discussion with Royal Caribbean to possibly homeport a ship there. Royal Caribbean said that if there still hasn’t been a decision to sail by April, Cozumel will be a homeport starting in May. Cozumel’s mayor said “We were […]
Holland America and Princess Open Alaska Lodges for Summer 2021
Most of the 2021 Alaska cruise season might be in jeopardy, but all hope is not lost for cruise line tourism in The Last Frontier. This summer, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises will still be offering ways for travelers to visit Alaska — just by land instead of by sea. They will do this […]