Cruise Ship Collision Leads To $13 Million Lawsuit
An out-of-control cruise ship’s collision with a riverboat has resulted in a $13 million lawsuit and accusations of unprofessional behavior. How The Accident Happened The lawsuit filed by Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection against MSC Cruises arises from an incident which took place just outside Venice, Italy last June. With its horn blaring, the MSC […]
Carnival’s New Mega Ship Floats From Dry Dock [PHOTOS]
Mardi Gras, the ship that will change everything for Carnival Cruise Line hit a major milestone as it was floated out at Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard on Thursday morning. What’s Next For Mardi Gras Brand Ambassador John Heald was among those on-site for the occasion. Via a live stream on Facebook, he allowed Carnival fans […]
Why New Cruisers Are To Blame For Higher Fees
Ask someone who has been cruising for a couple of decades or longer, and they’ll likely tell you that the biggest change they’ve noticed is the fees that are charged for just about everything. Which is one of the reasons every mainstream cruise line is so eager to recruit newbies into the fold: They don’t […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of January 12, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of January 12, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Carnival Cruise Line was forced to delay the departure of two cruises due to heavy fog. Carnival Fantasy out of Mobile, Alabama, and Carnival Dream […]
180 Day Bucket-List Cruise Setting Sail in 2022
Start planning (and saving) now, because Oceania Cruises has just announced the ultimate bucket-list cruise, setting sail in 2022. By the time the epic journey is over, the Insignia will have visited 91 ports in 41 different countries. What Makes This Cruise So Special This is one of the most intriguing and all-encompassing world explorations […]
Weather Delays Impact Two Carnival Cruises
Two Carnival Cruise Line ships have been grounded by unexpectedly thick fog, with at least one having to make an itinerary change as a result. Which Ships Were Impacted Both Mobile, Alabama and Galveston, Texas wound up being shrouded in fog so heavy that it resulted in their respective ports being closed. This was bad […]
Cruise Line Sued Over Bed Bug Infestation
An actress says that she and her husband “felt trapped” and “helpless” when their cruise ship stateroom was invaded by bedbugs. Now, they are suing Princess Cruises for $75,000. “No One Should Go Through What We Experienced!” Connie Marie Flores, who had a minor role in the Adam Driver/Scarlett Johansson flick Marriage Story, claims that […]
Viking Ocean Cruises is Launching an Expedition Brand
During the official naming ceremony for Viking Jupiter which was held Wednesday night in Beverly Hills, California, the company announced that they will soon be entering the expedition cruise market. “We invented the concept of modern river cruising when we launched in 1997,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises. “Then we reinvented ocean cruises […]
Viking Ocean Ship Christened in Unique Ceremony
On Wednesday night, Viking Cruises christened their latest ocean-going ship Viking Jupiter in a unique ceremony held in Beverly Hills. What Made The Ceremony So Unique The ceremony was unusual in several ways. For one, the ship has actually been in service for nearly a year, having joined the Viking fleet back in February of […]
10 Scenic Destinations for a Holiday in the Midst of the Deep Blue Sea
When you think about adventure, an experience like trekking through vast expanses of nature comes to mind. What many people forget is that there are many more ways in which you can enjoy the delights nature has to offer. For instance, a yacht holidays amidst pristine blue waters can be a great adventure as well. […]