Princess Cruises Reveals 2022-23 Australia & New Zealand Schedule
Princess Cruises has announced its 2022-2023 Australia and New Zealand program, which will see several of the company’s ships in the region. Grand Princess will be making her debut in Australia, sailing from Melbourne. Four ships, including Royal and Majestic Princess, will homeport in Sydney. And Coral Princess will be returning to Brisbane to offer longer […]
8 Things You Should NOT Bring on Your Cruise
When getting ready for your cruise, one of the first things you’ll do as the time draws closer is make a packing list of what to bring. In fact, you should probably do that for any big trip you’ll be taking. We all have our must-have items that we need. But have you considered the […]
Carnival Rolls Out New “Mini Shaq” Marketing Campaign
Shaquille O’Neal is known for his larger-than-life personality as Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Fun Officer (CFO). Now, the former basketball star has a tiny sidekick “Mini CFO” who makes his debut in a creative new marketing campaign to promote the cruise line’s selection of shorter cruise itineraries. Through a series of videos and digital media, […]
Will Cruisers Need a Reservation to Hit the Casino?
As cruise lines develop health and safety protocols designed to keep passengers safe, it’s beginning to look as if reservations could be required for nearly every activity, including gambling. Why the Change May Be Necessary One of the many issues cruise lines are having to tackle before they can mount a return to service is […]
MSC Reveals New Details on Upcoming US-based Cruise Ship
With just six months until MSC Cruises’ new ship MSC Seashore enters service, and nine months until her arrival in the United States, the line has just revealed new details on the upcoming vessel. Building on the pioneering design of the Seaside class of ships, MSC Seashore will be the first Seaside EVO ship — […]
Carnival Exec Speaks on Alaska, Vaccines, and Longer Cruises
In a wide-ranging Q&A session, Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Communications Officer Chris Chiames offered updates on everything from how vaccines will impact the future of cruising to the canceled Alaska season and sailings lasting more than seven days. “They’re Absolutely Right to Be Frustrated” The updates came in response to questions put to Chiames by […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs — February 17, 2021 [VIDEO]
Carnival Offering Options for Booked Guests Carnival Cruise Line has written a letter offering options for those booked on a cruise that sails between now and July 31, 2021. Guests can keep their reservation, and receive $100 onboard credit per cabin if the cruise does take place. If the cruise is canceled, they will receive […]
You Can Now Play a Cruise-Themed Monopoly Game
When the world went on lockdown last year, and even now as most things are opening back up, chances are we’ve spent a lot of time at home doing things with our families. One of those activities might be playing board games, especially if you have family members with particularly competitive spirits or who love […]
How to Pick the Best Pre-Cruise Hotel for Your Family
Families have different requirements than couples when it comes to choosing a pre-cruise hotel. If you’re arriving early in Miami, Rome, or any other cruise homeport, make sure your hotel stay is a fun and hassle-free part of your family cruise vacation. You don’t want to start your cruise already stressed out and sleep deprived. […]
Royal Caribbean Reveals 2022-23 Cruises From NYC and Boston
Royal Caribbean has announced a new lineup of 2022-2023 cruises sailing from New York City, New Jersey, and Boston aboard three ships: Adventure, Anthem, and Voyager of the Seas. Travelers can set sail on voyages heading north towards Canada, or south towards the Bahamas and Caribbean or Bermuda. Adventure of the Seas Packed with onboard […]