Disney Cruise Line Delays Next Ship
Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming ship Disney Wish has been delayed due to the ongoing health crisis. Theirs is one of several vessels that are having their rollouts delayed even as the industry slowly moves toward restarting in U.S. markets. Disney Wish, which was scheduled for delivery in January 2022, has been pushed back to a […]
Why Cruisers Should Be Braced For More Cancellations
Even as the cruise industry begins moving toward reopening, it’s important that those who have trips planned in the next few months prepare themselves, because more cancellations will be coming. All Signs Point To U.S. Cruises Resuming Very Soon Every day, we’re seeing an ever-increasing number of signs that cruise ships will soon be welcoming […]
Last Look: Remembering Carnival Inspiration
Even though she wasn’t particularly unique, groundbreaking, or exceedingly beautiful, there were nonetheless pangs of shock and sadness when the Carnival Inspiration made her final, gut-wrenching maneuver onto the shores of the increasingly busy scrapyard at Aliaga, Turkey in mid-2020. Video footage shot by her officers and crew show the ship literally wedging between her […]
Solo Cruises: Ultimate Guide to Sailing Alone
The appeal of solo cruises lies in two camps: cruise heaven or downright terrifying. I assume you want to know everything about solo cruises and cruising single? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Statistics released over the past few years by the Cruise Lines International Association show that people traveling alone are an ever-increasing demographic. Over the past decade, cruise […]
Cruise Line Execs, Miami Port Reps tell CDC “Enough is Enough!”
Executives representing several major cruise lines met with the Miami-Dade Tourism and Ports Commission to address issues regarding when the industry might return to service. At several points, officials urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop dragging their feet in regard to cruise lines. Cruise Lines “Can Not Wait Another 14 Weeks” […]
Cruise Podcast: Celebrity Edge March 2020 Review + News
A Celebrity Edge review from March 2020. This was the last cruise before the cruise industry shutdown. Ashley gives a comprehensive review of Celebrity’s newest cruise ship and what the onboard experience was like. Sherry has cruise news: Carnival’s Brand Ambassador said they could be returning to sea sooner than people think It’s back to […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Explains Lack of Cancellation Update
Although Norwegian Cruise Line had promised that they would provide an update on cancellations at the end of each month, no such news came at the end of August. Now, they are explaining why, and it would appear to be good news. “We Remain Optimistic” In a note to travel partners, Norwegian reiterated that their […]
Carnival Cruise Line Releases Mardi Gras Sneak Peek [Photos]
Cruise lovers needing something to look forward to got it when Carnival Cruise Line released new details and pictures of Mardi Gras. Although the ship won’t actually welcome guests until early next year, bookings are open and excitement is building. How Carnival’s Newest Ship is Coming Along Currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard […]
Fact Check: Are Cruise Ships Safe?
Ask an experienced cruiser if ships are safe, and you’re likely to get an eye roll, a heavy sigh, and maybe info on how many times they’ve sailed without once having encountered an accident, illness, or even a skipped port. However, it’s understandable why first-time cruise passengers would sincerely pose the question given how often […]
How Two Cruise Ships Are Saving Blockbuster Movie
At least one cruise line has found a creative way to make a little money off their otherwise-empty ships during the current shutdown. Norwegian line Hurtigruten has leased two of their ships to the production company currently filming the blockbuster Mission: Impossible 7. Why Tom Cruise and Company Needed The Ships Rest easy, cruise fans, […]