Mediterranean Cruises Resume From Italy On August 15
While sailings out of America are on hold until at least October, cruises out of Italy have gotten the green light to begin this month. The Italian Premier eased up on some of the national restrictions which had been put in place as a result of the current world health crisis, allowing the cruise industry […]
Disney Cancels More Sailings, Axes Halloween on the High Seas
The latest round of cancellations has Halloween-themed voyages canceled onboard Disney cruise ships. This means guests looking forward to Disney Cruise Line’s extremely popular Halloween on the High Seas will have to wait until 2021. When Disney Cruise Line Ships Hope To Sail Again Disney said in a statement, “In alignment with the announcement made […]
In Memory of Stormin’ Norm, Everyone’s Favorite Cruiser
Bear with me, this one’s going to be a little bit tough. After all, how do you say goodbye to someone you spoke to just about every week? Someone with whom you bonded over with the thing you love most? How do you say goodbye to a guy like Stormin’ Norm? The Man. The Myth. […]
Fresh Air HVAC System Could Make Cruise Ships Safer
As cruise lines look at new ways to keep passengers safe, one company has developed an air sanitizer they think might be a major weapon in the arsenal of cruise ships. How The New System Would Work Italian company Integra has created an air sanitizer that works in conjunction with a ship’s already existing HVAC […]
Last Look: Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas [PHOTOS]
Like other much-loved ships we’ve had to say farewell to in recent weeks, Monarch of the Seas has taken her final voyage. While the ship — which had many loyal fans over the years — would have met this sad fate eventually, as do they all, we can’t help but feel she was felled prematurely […]
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Sailings Through November 1
Aligning with the Cruise Line International Association’s (CLIA) announcement on Wednesday morning, Carnival Cruise Line said they will be pausing operations through October 2020. Leaving cruise enthusiasts with a new return-to-service date of November 1, 2020, pending agreements reached with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the outcome of the current no sail […]
Norwegian Cruise Exec on Return To Sailing, New Ship & More
Norwegian Cruise Line president Harry Sommer this week revealed new details about the company’s next ship, as well as how long it will take them to be guest-ready once the no-sail order is lifted and more. Despite the dark days currently being experienced by the industry and those who love it, Sommer said “I truly […]
Cruise Lines Cancel All Sailings Until November 1
The Cruise Lines International Association announced this morning that it’s members — which include nearly every line with ships sailing out of American ports — will be suspending sailings until at least November 1, 2020. All North American cruise companies — including Carnival Corporation (CCL), Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), Disney […]
Carnival Inspiration Completes Final Cruise, Awaits Scrapping
On Monday, Carnival Inspiration completed its final cruise and now sits anchored off the coast of Turkey, waiting to be taken apart and melted down for scrap. Details On Carnival Inspiration‘s Final Sailing The popular ship was taken out of service and sold to one of the world’s largest ship breaking yards as a result […]
5 Top Luxury Cruise Lines for the Ultimate Foodie’s Experience
What do you think of when planning your next luxury cruise vacation? Would it be the luxurious cabins with endless views of the ocean? Or suntanning on the deck sipping on cocktails? Perhaps onboard entertainment is your scene or day trips to fascinating destinations make up your daydream. For foodies, the ultimate gastronomic experience is […]