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Former Carnival Cruise Ship Awaits Fate

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As an entire cruise line’s future hangs in the balance, a much-loved former Carnival Cruise Line ship could be among the casualties. If you’re a longtime Carnival cruiser, you likely remember the Holiday, which has most recently been sailing as the Magellan under the Cruise & Maritime Voyages banner. Unfortunately, Cruise & Maritime Voyages has […]

Self-Centered: Meet The Worst Cruisers On The Planet

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If there’s a cruise version of the Witness Protection Program, the trio of passengers who this week violated the health protocols put in place by MSC Cruises might want to look into it. Because it’s not an overstatement to say that they could have single-handedly brought the hard-hit industry’s attempt to get its’ sea legs […]

Cruise Podcast: MSC Meraviglia 2020 Review + News

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Since MSC Cruises returned to cruising this past week, it’s only appropriate to get a review of the MSC Meraviglia. Sheri and her family had an opportunity to sail the Yacht Club (ship within a ship concept) in the Mediterranean. We get a full review of one of MSC Cruises’ newest ships. Sherry has cruise […]

Last Look: Sovereign of the Seas [PHOTOS]

A large, white cruise ship named "Sovereign of the Seas" sails on calm blue water. The ship features multiple decks with lifeboats and many windows. Smoke is visible from the funnel, and numerous passengers are seen on the decks, possibly taking photos for a last look at the clear sky with minimal clouds.

In a sad and grisly fate that eventually claims nearly every ship, Sovereign, formerly known as Sovereign of the Seas, is ending her days at Aliaga, a scrapyard near the city of Izmir on Turkey’s Aegean coast.  Barely two weeks after the ship was intentionally run ashore in late July of 2020, her graceful bow has already […]

Kicked Off: Cruise Line Boots Guests For Ignoring New Protocols

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A group of passengers aboard the MSC Grandiosa has been kicked off the ship for violating new protocols put in place regarding shore excursions. The MSC Cruises vessel is the first ship from a mainstream line to sail since the entire industry went into lockdown back in March. Why The Guests Were Removed From the […]

Cruise Line Warns Personal Info May Have Been Hacked

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Carnival Corporation revealed that as a result of their systems being infiltrated in a ransomware attack, the personal information of some customers may have been accessed. What Carnival Corp. Says Happened The information came to light as the result of a financial filing which indicates that the incident took place earlier this month. “On August […]

First Ship Back: Cruise Line Says CEO Aboard Current Sailing

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With the world watching MSC Grandiosa, the first ship from a major cruise line to sail since the industry-wide shutdown, MSC Cruises offered an update on how the trip is going. The ship welcomed guests back for the first time in over five months on Sunday before sailing from Genoa, Italy, with plans to make […]

Caribbean Island Says No Cruise Ships Until 2021

Aerial view of three large cruise ships anchored near a Caribbean island's coastline. The ships are in a calm blue sea, with a coastal town and green vegetation visible in the background. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, capturing the serene moment of 2021.

As cruise lines anxiously eye an eventual return to service, at least one Caribbean port has made it clear that ships will not be welcome back until at least next year. Why Grand Cayman is Remaining Closed To Cruise Ships Although cruise ships are currently unable to sail from U.S. ports because of the no-sail […]

Carnival Gives Mega Cruise Ship Roller Coaster A Test Run

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While the arrival of Mardi Gras has been slightly delayed, Carnival Cruise Line has created a video offering up a preview of the ship-topping roller coaster which has generated so much buzz. Shot earlier this year, it features popular Cruise Director Matt Mitcham giving us an up-close and personal look at the German-built thrill ride. […]

First Major Cruise Line’s Emotional Return To Service [PHOTOS]

Two large cruise ships docked at a port, with the closer ship emitting white smoke from its funnel. The sky is clear, and some port facilities are visible in the foreground. One ship, associated with a prominent cruise line, has a white hull, while the other boasts black and red design as they return to service.

Emotions were running high as the MSC Grandiosa left Italy Sunday afternoon, and not only for those on board the first ship from a major cruise line to set sail since the industry-wide shutdown. Around the world, people watched via social media as events unfolded. What Made The Event So Emotional Although the ship departed […]