Santa Takes Carnival Cruise Line’s Roller Coaster For a Ride

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Santa was zipping through the sky yesterday not on his sled, but on the roller coaster that tops Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship, Mardi Gras. Something You Don’t See Every Day Workers at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland were putting the finishing touches on Mardi Gras when they heard a particularly distinct laugh coming […]

Christmas Decorations Around Disney Springs [PHOTOS]

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The holiday season is officially upon us, and staying home and shopping for gifts on Amazon is more appealing than ever this year. But if you do have to head out of the house to do real in-person shopping, why not combine it with a touch of Disney magic at Disney Springs in Lake Buena […]

What You May Have To Do To Get Back on a Cruise Ship

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By the time cruising resumes, nearly a year will have passed since last ships sailed, leaving many of us downright desperate to get back on board. But one thing some will have to ask themselves is what they are — and aren’t — willing to do in order to do so. “Lawyers Are Looking At […]

Carnival Panorama Heading Back to U.S.

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Carnival Panorama is officially en route back to North America. Over the weekend, the Vista-class ship filed a voyage report which will see it traveling from Panama City, Panama to Long Beach, California. As of now, the ship is slated to arrive on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. For most of the shutdown, Panorama has been […]

12 Must-Knows for Norwegian Cruise Guests

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As with every cruise line, there are things you’ll want to be aware of before you set sail. Today, we will focus on the Norwegian Cruise Line and give you 12 things you should know before you sail with them. 12 Things To Know Before Sailing Norwegian Cruise Line Make Reservations in Advance This cannot […]

Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of December 6, 2020

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Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of December 6, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd announced a partnership with AtmosAir Solutions to install new air purification systems across its entire 28-ship fleet, including Norwegian Cruise […]

18 Renderings of the Luxury Seabourn Venture Cruise Ship

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One year from today on December 11, 2021, luxury cruise ship Seabourn Venture will sail its inaugural cruise. It will be Seabourn’s very first expedition ship, and will sail voyages around South America and in Northern Europe. As is the case with many luxury expedition ships, Venture will feature lots of gear for activities on land […]

Cruise Radio News Briefs, December 11, 2020 [VIDEO]

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Cruise Radio News Briefs for Friday morning, December 11, 2020. Cruise Ship Cabins for Rent A company that had hoped to sell cruise ship staterooms as year-round residences has dialed back its plan. After only selling 10 staterooms at auction, Ocean Builders, who now owns the ship, MS Satoshi, will begin offering daily, weekly, and […]

Virgin Pushes Back Cruise Dates For Both Ships in 2021

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In an email to travel agents, Virgin Voyages has announced that it is pushing back the inaugural voyage of its first ship Scarlet Lady to spring 2021, as well as the debut date of its second ship, Valiant Lady, to fall. Virgin said that this was the reason for such a long delay: “This action is a […]

Cruise Line Explores Legalities of Requiring Vaccinations to Sail

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Can cruise lines require passengers to have proof of vaccination? Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio says the company is examining the issue. “It will certainly be a requirement for the crew,” Del Rio told John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, one of the largest organizations of travel advisors. As reported by […]