2020 Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs [PHOTOS]
Disney Springs has long been a great stop to make in Orlando before or after a cruise from Port Canaveral, all the way back to when it was still called Downtown Disney. And one fun Christmas tradition they have is putting up a variety of Christmas trees themed after Disney movies and attractions. Even though […]
Unsinkable: The Cruise Industry Is Coming Back To Life
Ship Captains, start your engines! After a miserable 2020, the global cruise machine is slowly coming back to life, buoyed by positive news on the vaccine front. While there are hurdles yet to overcome, there’s a sense of optimism that hasn’t been felt since the industry was essentially shut down in March. Here’s a look […]
Viking Cruises Taps Retired Vice Admiral as Chief Health Officer
Viking announced today that it has hired a Chief Health Officer, Dr. Raquel C. Bono. A board-certified trauma surgeon and retired Vice Admiral of the United States Navy Medical Corps, Dr. Bono most recently led Washington State’s medical and healthcare systems’ response to the global pandemic. As Principal at RCB Consulting, she partnered with Viking […]
Cruise Ship Beached At Turkish Scrapyard [VIDEO]
The 1987-built, 650-guest Astor has reached its final resting place at a Turkish scrapyard, joining three Carnival ships and two former Royal Caribbean vessels being dismantled there as the cruise industry continues to shed older, less-efficient hardware. The 20,704-ton Astor was run ashore at the Aliaga Ship Recycling Facility after being sold at auction to […]
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Plan to Get The World Sailing Again
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched the first major cruising ad campaign since the industry shut down in March. It’s also being billed as the first “truly global” ad blitz in the company’s 53-year history. Under the theme “Break Free” and using the popular Queen song “I Want To Break Free” as the soundtrack, the campaign […]
Carnival Captain Shares Journey Back To Cruise Ship [PHOTOS]
With what can be viewed as a promising signal, Carnival Cruise Line officer Captain Vittorio and several crew members have been signed back onto Carnival Spirit and are now awaiting orders as to what is next. Last week, the captain shared this with Facebook followers: “Going back to Carnival Spirit during this unprecedented time is definitely […]
MSC Receives Japan’s Approval to Cruise, Adjusts Ship Itinerary
MSC Cruises is officially the first international cruise line that operates in Japan that has received approval to cruise from the country. The line has also adjusted its current Mediterranean itinerary for MSC Grandiosa. Japan’s Stamp of Approval MSC has achieved a health and safety certification from Japan’s official maritime classification society ClassNK. Certification on the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Updates ‘Peace of Mind’ Policy
Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Monday that they would be extending its Peace of Mind policy, as well as an extension of the final payment schedule. Peace of Mind Update The Peace of Mind policy will be extended to include existing and new reservations made by December 31, 2020, for any voyage from January 1, […]
The 7 Best Lines For a Family Reunion Cruise
Cruises are a superb vacation value and provide an ideal setting for family reunions. Family groups can explore amazing destinations and choose activities and amenities for every member of the family, all in a relaxing and fun travel environment. Highly inclusive vacation packages, flexible daily itineraries, and a wide variety of dining choices make family […]
Disney Pushes Cruise Restart to February 2021
On Monday morning, Disney Cruise Line extended its cruise suspension through January 31, 2021, pushing the first sailing to February 5. In a travel alert statement on its website, the line says that “We continue to carefully review the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are working toward resuming operations. […]