Impressive Timelapse of New Cruise Ship Being Built [VIDEO]
Holland America Line’s new ship Rotterdam is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Originally named Ryndam, the vessel’s name was changed to Rotterdam when the line’s most recent Rotterdam ship was sold to Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines earlier this year. It’s the seventh ship in the fleet to bear the Rotterdam name, and will become […]
Kicked Off Ship: Cruiser Who Ignored Excursion Rules Sent Packing
Guest adherence to enhanced health protocols is critical to the successful return of cruising. But some cruisers are finding out the hard way that ignoring rules designed to protect their safety will result in a premature end to their vacation. During a shore excursion organized by AIDA Cruises in Catania, Italy, on October 20, a […]
Judge’s Ruling Clears Path For Carnival December 1 Sailing
There’s good news for Carnival Corporation as they attempt to restart cruises on December 1, 2020. A judge who seemed poised to throw a major roadblock in the company’s path has instead taken a route that would still allow them to sail before the end of the year. This is, of course, assuming all of […]
Travel During A Pandemic: Visiting Disney Springs
Disney Springs — which some people still refer to by its former name, Downtown Disney — has long been a popular entertainment and shopping complex, no matter its name. Located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the collection of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues are the perfect place to spend a few hours, whether on a […]
Cruise Podcast: How To Buy A Room On A Cruise Ship + News
Have you ever wanted to live on a cruise ship? It can now happen. An entrepreneur in Panama bought a Carnival Corporation cruise ship that was for sale and is turning it into floating condos at sea. We learn all about this deal and how you can live at this community at sea, starting at […]
21 Haunting Images From a Cruise Ship Scrapyard [PHOTOS]
It has been months since Carnival Fantasy arrived at Aliaga shipbreaking yard in Turkey, sadly, to be her final resting ground. At the time, we said farewell, making peace with this beloved piece of cruise history sailing into the great beyond. We probably should have simply left her story there. But curiosity keeps drawing us […]
New Cruise Ship Will Literally Change the Air You Breathe
MSC Cruises has announced that its ship MSC Seashore will be the first in the world to have a new air sanitation system called “Safe Air,” which will improve air quality and cleanliness throughout the vessel. MSC Seashore is one of the largest and most advanced ships to ever be built in Italy, and is currently under […]
Glimpse of New Normal on First Sailing Royal Caribbean Ship
Cruise lines are well aware that the key to a successful industry relaunch is convincing potential guests they will be sailing in the safest possible environment. As Royal Caribbean prepares to offer a series of cruises from Singapore aboard Quantum of the Seas on December 1, the line is assuring customers that their health and […]
“Below Deck” — The Netflix Binge Cruisers Will Love
Netflix is known for introducing binge-worthy content to the platform. And the latest has to be “Below Deck” — a reality series that came to Netflix in the form of two seasons in August 2020. But the show itself was filmed way back in 2013 and has a total of 7 seasons and 105 episodes. […]
Six Holland America Ships Set for 2021 Alaska Cruises
A leader in introducing cruise lovers to the glorious scenery of Alaska for over 70 years, Holland America Line has big plans for the ‘The Last Frontier’ in 2021, with half a dozen ships showcasing the 49th state’s attractions. HAL has Alaska covered, both at sea and on land. As well as its fleet of […]