Florida Cruise Port Continues To Waive Docking Fees
PortMiami agreed to continue to waive docking fees through August 30, for ships that are using the facilities during the ongoing cruise industry shutdown. Although ships are not sailing with passengers, that doesn’t mean they don’t still need to pull into port for other reasons. “We Will Continue to Offer Our Support” On March 13, […]
Why A Nude Cruise Might Be The Right Vacation For You
What better occasion than National Nude Day — aka July 14 — to ponder the possibility of taking a clothing-free cruise? We talked to a representative from one of the most popular and long-running nudest organizations to get the scoop on what a nude cruise is — and isn’t — as well as the audience […]
Caribbean Port Makes Masks Mandatory
Saint Maarten is slowly opening up its borders, but is requiring all visitors to wear masks and be tested prior to their arrival on the popular island. On the website offering official updates on the island, the new protocols are spelled out even as St. Maarten prepares to welcome back visitors. “Since March, we’ve all […]
Former Royal Caribbean Ship Arrives at Scrapyard
Royal Caribbean’s former Monarch of the Seas made her final voyage, arriving at the scrapyard in Aliaga, Turkey on Monday. The coastal region of western Turkey is known for its dozens of shipbreaking yards where the vessels are cut up, section by section, and disposed of. Often, this means parts of ships are recycled. Last […]
How To Save On Your Onboard Cruising Budget
There’s no better way to see the world than by cruising from one exotic destination to another in style on the open seas. Cruising has long been the vacation of choice for anyone that craves the excitement and luxury that only sailing can provide to travelers. From unparalleled views of the endless horizons to gourmet […]
Key West Looking To Ban Large Cruise Ships
Long a popular spot on several itineraries, Key West, Florida could soon begin turning away large cruise ships if a ballot initiative passes this November. The Key West Committee For Safe Cleaner Ships has set its sights on reducing the number of ships calling on the port, using the current health crisis to bolster their […]
Florida-based Cruise Line Extends Suspension
Citing new travel restrictions from the Bahamas and a spike in cases, Florida-based Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced an extended delay to cruising. The cruise line now plans to resume sailings on August 28, 2020. Prior to today’s announcement, the line was planning to resume sailing on Saturday, July 25. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line CEO […]
Carnival Fantasy Reportedly Sold, Heading to Scrapyard
Sources familiar with the situation tell Cruise Radio that the Carnival Fanta has been sold and will soon be heading to her final resting place in Izmir, Turkey. The ship was recently in Curaçao offloading heavy equipment and now has filed a voyage plan for Izmir, Turkey, home of one of the largest vessel scrapyards. In […]
Carnival Able To Go “Another Full Year” Without Cruises
Although the cruise industry hopes to rebound much sooner, Carnival Corporation revealed this week that it could, if necessary, go another year without sailing. How Carnival is Preparing For The Worst Obviously, Carnival — like all cruise lines — is working hard to get passengers back on ships sooner rather than later. But doing so […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of July 5, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of July 5, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Limited teamed up to create Healthy Sail Panel, a group of experts who will present recommended health and […]