Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of January 24, 2021
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of January 24, 2021, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced it will require all crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before resuming work on its ships. This applies to […]
9 Road Trip Tips for Cruise Travelers
“Hop in the car, kids — we’re going on a cruise!” With lots of North American homeports, many families can drive rather than fly to their cruise embarkation port. A pre-cruise road trip can save money, avoid the hassles and packing restrictions of flying, and allow for some land-based sightseeing before your vacation at sea. […]
Review: Caribe Royale Hotel Orlando, Florida
As the cruise industry shutdown continues, I’m constantly looking for things to do without breaking the bank. With not a lot of people traveling on airplanes, one place to find a lot of deals right now is only about two hours south of here in Orlando, Florida. With Christmas being a little off this year […]
Carnival Officially Starts Work on New PortMiami Cruise Terminal
With an eye toward the future, Carnival Cruise Line broke ground on the space which will eventually be home to its newest ship, Carnival Celebration. How the New Facility Ties Into Carnival’s 50th Birthday With Carnival execs and local dignitaries on hand, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to kick off the expansion of PortMiami’s Terminal […]
Pros and Cons of Booking the First Cruise Back
While it’s not yet clear exactly when ships will be able to resume sailing, many would-be passengers are debating whether or not they should consider booking one of those initial cruises. Among The Reasons to Book An Early Sailing Time and again, we’ve heard executives talk about the pent-up demand which will all-but guarantee that […]
Port Canaveral Says Ships Not Likely To Sail Before July 2021
Needles and numbers. Those are two critical words for the cruise industry right now. Before ships start sailing out of American ports, the number of active COVID-19 cases needs to be controlled, and the number of people vaccinated needs to increase substantially. While the picture remains foggy about a potential return and major cruise lines […]
Viking Announces New Nile River Cruise Ship
Viking has announced an expansion of its Egypt fleet by way of a new state-of-the-art river vessel: Viking Aton. Inspired by the design of the line’s Viking Longships, and built specifically for the Nile River, Viking Aton is currently under construction and is scheduled to debut in September 2022. Sailing on Viking’s popular Pharaohs & Pyramids […]
Holland America Announces 2022 & 2023 Grand Voyages
Holland America has announced new Grand Voyages for 2022 and 2023, including a 127-night world cruise. Ranging from 71 to 127 days, Grand Voyages take travelers to dozens of destinations across six continents, all roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 2022 Grand Africa Voyage Here are some highlights of this 71-night journey around Africa, departing October […]
Why Cruise Lines May Have To Sail Without Kids For a While
When cruising resumes with new protocols in place, there’s a possibility that some lines might wind up doing so with a “No Kids Allowed” policy in place, at least temporarily. Why Those Under 16 Could Prove Problematic Even as you read this, cruise lines are working hard to develop and implement protocols designed to keep […]
Fast-Ferry Service: Florida & Bahamas Resuming in Feb
Baleària Caribbean’s fast-ferry service between Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) and Grand Bahama will resume on February 11 after the Bahamian government approved a restart of the service suspended last July due to a spike in local COVID-19 cases. “I believe it’s going to be a significant step in the recovery of the tourism business in […]