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10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Cruise

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Cruise travel is still as popular as ever. It is a different kind of adventure which can be very exciting, especially if you’re into unpacking once and seeing the world. But like every holiday adventure, planning a cruise trip can be overwhelming, especially since there are so many choices to make and many things to […]

Tourism Leaders Defend Port After Cruise Passenger Attack is Misreported

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Kenyan authorities and tourism leaders are pushing back against earlier reports that a gang robbed cruise passengers during a stop in Mombasa. Officials now say the March 31 incident involved the theft of a single phone by two street boys—not a mass mugging by 50 individuals, as initially claimed. Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Noor confirmed […]

Virgin Voyages Adds Spanish Tapas Bar to Brilliant Lady

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Virgin Voyages is adding another fresh concept to its growing list of onboard dining experiences — and this one’s got a Spanish twist. The new venue, Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, will debut later this year on Brilliant Lady, the fourth ship in the line’s fleet. If the name sounds familiar, it’s a bold spinoff of […]

Cruise Ship Breaks Record With 291-Foot LEGO Display

A man in a suit proudly holds a Guinness World Records certificate, flanked by a woman with glasses holding an MSC branded plaque and people in mascot costumes like the Statue of Liberty and a sailor, all celebrating near a stunning LEGO display inside a bustling shopping mall.

MSC Cruises just sailed into the record books — literally. While en route from the shipyard in France to Miami, the crew aboard MSC World America assembled a 291-foot-long line of LEGO ships, officially breaking the Guinness World Records title for the longest line of LEGO ships ever built. More Than 1,300 Ship Models The […]

Cruise Ship Freed After Getting Trapped in Thick Ice Off Finland Coast

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A cruise ship carrying over 200 passengers had to call for assistance after getting stuck in thick ice off the Finland coast. Hanseatic Spirit, operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, has a PC6 ice-class rating, but even that was no match for heavy sea ice that was up to three meters thick. Cruise Ship Stuck in Three-Meter-Thick […]

New Travel Warning Issued for Two Bahamas Cruise Ports Due to Increased Crime

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The US State Department issued an updated advisory on March 31, warning travelers to be on alert against crime, swimming risks, and traveling with firearms and ammunition. Despite adding these new hazards, the executive department has maintained its level 2 classification as it urges tourists to “exercise increased caution.” What You Need To Know About […]

Why Some Passengers Are Choosing Wi-Fi-Free Cruises

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In an era where constant connectivity has become the norm, some travelers opt for vacations that offer a break from the digital world. According to Business Insider, many businesses are also trying to create spaces that minimize the use of digital devices. For instance, a cabin company in the woods offers digital detox long weekends. […]

Cruise Line Turns to AI for Faster Man Overboard Detection

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Cruise lines rarely make headlines for safety innovation, but Ambassador Cruise Line hopes to change that. While the company’s name might not ring a bell, its new AI-powered “man overboard” system tackles a safety issue everyone understands: a man overboard scenario. Ambassador’s ship Ambition is now equipped with ZOE, an advanced artificial intelligence technology designed […]

Your Guide to Cruise Line Entertainment

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Whether you are a cruise veteran or planning your first-ever holiday aboard a boat, you will be aware that one of the most appealing things about this type of vacation is that the onboard entertainment is legendary. You can guarantee that you will not be bored aboard the ship. Whatever you enjoy, you will find […]

Royal Caribbean Passenger Says Cruise Art Auction Was a ‘Bait and Switch’

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A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger says his family was misled during an art auction at sea, describing the experience as a “bait and switch” after being told they had won a piece for $650—only to be later informed the actual price was $2,700. The incident occurred aboard Freedom of the Seas during the family’s first cruise with […]