13 Former Carnival Ships – Where Are They Now?
Carnival Cruise Line, formed in 1972, is known today as the most popular cruise line in the world. Since its conception, the cruise line has had eleven ships that are no longer sailing with them, five of them added to the list after the cruise industry shut down in 2020. Ship Entered Service Year Scrapped […]
Half Moon Cay Wins ‘Best Private Island’ of 2020
Holland America Line took home four Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards this year in areas including best private island, onboard dining, shoreside experiences, and more. For an impressive 20th year, readers of Porthole named Half Moon Cay as Best Private Island, beating out the likes of Royal Caribbean’s tricked-out Perfect Day at CocoCay and […]
Disney Offers Update on New Cruise Ships, Future Bookings
Disney Cruise Line is pushing back the delivery dates of two new LNG-powered ships by two years, but Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek says future bookings remain strong. “Demand is very, very strong for our cruise ships,” Chapek said during a fourth-quarter earnings call. “We’re seeing extremely strong demand in the back half of […]
SeaDream Cancels 2020 Caribbean Voyages After Failed Restart
SeaDream Yacht Club announced on Tuesday that it will be canceling the remainder of its 2020 Caribbean season after seven guests and two crew members tested positive for the virus aboard one of its ships. On November 7, the company embarked on its first Caribbean voyage from Barbados, only to return to the island four […]
Haines, Alaska Cruise Port Overview
Depending on your perspective, Haines could be considered either the beginning or the end. Situated on the northern part of North America’s longest fjord, Haines is where the Inside Passage meets the Alaska Highway. The glacier-formed terrain is surrounded by peaks and water. The Takinsha Mountains and Chilkat Range tower above town, the Takshanuk Mountains […]
Over 100,000 Volunteer For Royal Caribbean Trial Cruises
In an overwhelming response revealing powerful pent-up demand for cruise vacations, Royal Caribbean has received more than 100,000 applications in less than a week to take part in a trial cruise since putting out the call. President and CEO Michael Bayley shared the milestone on social media. “And just like that…100,000 people have volunteered. We […]
Former Carnival Cruise Ship Auctioned For Three Million Dollars
A Greek ferry operator was able to acquire a former Carnival Cruise Line ship at auction after another cruise line went bankrupt earlier this year. SeaJets purchased the 1,452-passenger Magellan from Cruise & Maritime Voyages, a British cruise line that went bankrupt in July. The Magellan, which first entered service in 1985 as one of […]
Bermuda vs Bahamas Cruises: How Are They Different?
When The Beach Boys sing “Bermuda, Bahamas, come on pretty mama,” you might expect that these island destinations are near each other and offer similar experiences. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. While both are popular cruise destinations, they each offer a very different experience and tend to draw a different kind of […]
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Ship Reportedly Sold
Troubled cruise line Bahamas Paradise has reportedly sold Grand Celebration, one of the two ships which comprise its fleet. Another Ship Reportedly Sold For Scrap According to numerous reports, the Grand Celebration was sold for scrap and is currently on its way to Bhavnagar on the coast of India. The town is best known as […]
Overview: Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Loyalty Program
The Crown and Anchor Society, the loyalty program inspired by Royal Caribbean’s famous “Crown and Anchor” logo, rewards frequent cruisers with exclusive discounts, perks and amenities. While the name sounds like a snooty, formal club for shipboard royalty, it’s nothing of the sort. Even though cruisers who reach the vaunted Pinnacle Club tier might just […]