You Can Now Buy Carnival Cruise Line Beer On Land
Florida cruisers who are craving a cold one from Carnival’s RedFrog Pub can now quench their thirst on land. When Carnival decided to can and keg their ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat, ParchedPig Toasted Amber Ale and ParchedPig West Coast IPA brews they looked no further than popular Lakeland, Florida brewery, Brew Hub.  And guess what Brew […]
Royal Caribbean Talks Cruises, Testing, Ship Sales and More
The news coming out of Royal Caribbean Group’s earnings call was a mixed bag, with little firm information available regarding their return to sailing but proved positive emerging that their audience will be there when it’s time. Next Summer Could Be Big For Cruising “To date,” said Royal’s chief financial officer, Jason T. Liberty, “we […]
Holland America Line Cancels Sailings Through December 15
Holland America Line announced on Tuesday afternoon that they’d be cancelling sailings through December 15, 2020. This includes voyages from the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal and Australia. The company said in a statement, “With the continuation of travel and port restrictions due to global health concerns, Holland America Line is extending its pause of cruise […]
17 Ghostly Images Of A Former Royal Caribbean Ship at Scrapyard
It has only been a couple of weeks since the former Royal Caribbean ship Sovereign of the Seas arrived at the shipyard in Aliaga, Turkey scrapyard, already, workers are beginning the process of deconstructing what remains of the legendary vessel. Once the largest ship in the world, Sovereign of the Seas now lays helpless on […]
Unpopular Opinion: It’s Time To Cancel The 2020 Cruise Season
I know that suggesting we cancel the rest of the 2020 cruise season seems, on the surface, like a monstrous suggestion. But before sharpening your pitchforks and firing up the torches, hear me out. Because I truly believe that doing so would be in the best interest of both the cruise industry and the millions […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Addresses Ship-Selling Rumors
With several cruise lines selling off their older ships, it was only a matter of time before rumors began circulating that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings might be planning to do the same. But during last week’s earnings call, the company set the record straight in that regard. Is Norwegian Planning to Sell Off Older Ships? […]
Unpaid Crew Members File Lawsuit Against Cruise Line
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has found itself on the wrong end of a class-action lawsuit filed by crew members unhappy with the way they’ve been treated. The suit, filed last week, alleges that workers were both unpaid and deceived. The Story Behind the Lawsuit As with every other cruise line, Bahamas Paradise was forced to […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals Timeline, Details On Return
No one is more surprised than Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and CEO Frank Del Rio that would-be passengers continue to book future sailings despite the months-long industry shutdown. That said, he and his team have plans in place for how things will move forward once things return to normal. How Long Until All The […]
21 Haunting Images of Carnival Inspiration’s Final Day
There is something equal parts creepy and cool about these Carnival Cruise Line pictures, taken only hours before Carnival Inspiration arrived at her final destination. They bring to life a ghost ship occupied only by the memories created by thousands upon thousands of past guests. If you listen closely, you can hear glasses clinking together […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of August 2, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of August 2, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) members will suspend operations until November 1, meaning nearly all major cruise lines such as Carnival Corporation (CCL), Royal Caribbean […]