Mexico Invites Cruise Lines to Sail from Cozumel
Tired of waiting for the U.S. to allow cruise lines to once again sail in the Caribbean waters? The Mexican island of Cozumel is reaching out to Europe-based cruise lines and promoting itself as a home port. The tourism-dependent island with a population of 100,000 is located 12 miles off the eastern coast of the […]
How to Plan a Successful Embarkation Day for Your Family Cruise
The cruise boarding process and first day chaos can be frustrating for adults, who just want to be on vacation already dammit! But for over-excited kids, it can be downright excruciating. Long lines, long waits, crowds, and lots of standing breed meltdowns faster than you can say “muster drill.” Your best defense is to come […]
Alaska Cruise Weather: May-July Overview
Alaska is known for its unpredictable and often erratic weather, so many travelers hesitate over which month to book their sailing. While winter months carry a certain magical allure, most opt for spring or summer trips due to vibrant landscapes, extended daylight hours, and milder temperatures. It’s also during this period that travelers can indulge […]
The Top 5 Must-Sees in Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, and is known for being the most interesting place in Europe — especially for its natural beauty. Reykjavik has a population of about 123,000. Reykjavik means “smoky bay,” which is in reference to the creation of steam from geothermal vents and geysers. The city receives as little as four hours […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of January 31, 2021
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of January 31, 2021, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Carnival Cruise Line is retracting cruise protocols that were released. If you saw our first article detailing those protocols, Carnival has since come back to […]
Carnival Retracts Prematurely Released Cruise Protocols
Carnival Cruise Line is apologizing for having prematurely posted information regarding the health and safety protocols which are expected to be put in place when they resume sailings. What Guests Should Expect On Saturday, Carnival Cruise Line posted to their webpage what a spokesperson described as disclosure information required as part of the Centers for […]
U.S. Flagged Cruise Lines Will Still Sail Alaska in 2021
Small boat adventure line UnCruise Adventures will still be sailing in Alaska as scheduled for the 2021 season. Despite Canada’s extended cruise ship ban that is set to last until 2022, the U.S. flagged and Alaska-owned small boat operator does not fall under the ban, operating vessels with less than 100 passengers and crew. The […]
Carnival Details New Cruise Safety Measures
Editor’s Note: A day after posting the disclosure-related information discussed below, Carnival Cruise Line released a statement saying it had done so prematurely. For the most up-to-date information regarding the disclosures, click here. There’s a clearer picture of what a Carnival cruise will look like post-shutdown, as the company has issued details on new protocols designed […]
Canada’s 2022 Cruise Ban Affects Alaska Season
Canada has extended their current cruise ship ban through February of 2022, in essence canceling the big-ship Alaska cruise season and dealing a devastating blow to that state’s economy. The move will also mean the cancellation of most popular “leaf-peeper” cruises which head north to Canada and New England each fall. “This Is The Right […]
MSC Cancels More U.S. Cruises in 2021
MSC Cruises has announced a further extension of the temporary pause on its United States-based sailings through April 30, 2021. The decision will affect the schedules of three vessels that are based in Florida: MSC Divina scheduled to sail from Port Canaveral, MSC Meraviglia scheduled to sail from PortMiami, and MSC Armonia also scheduled to sail from PortMiami. Passengers who […]