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Carnival Ship Skips Two Ports and Makes Unexpected Stop

A large white cruise ship named "Carnival Elation" docked at a port on a clear day. The ship's stern is visible with multiple decks and the name prominently displayed. Flags are flying at the top, adding to the scene of vibrant festivity, while a palm tree and path create a welcoming foreground.

Earlier this week the Carnival Elation ran into technical issues which caused the ship to skip two of its scheduled ports and make an unplanned visit to a third. What The Ship’s Captain Told Guests After leaving Port Canaveral on January 11th, the ship was slated to spend a day at sea before calling on […]

The Cruiser’s Guide To Alaskan Train Rides

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For many cruisers visiting Alaska, a real highlight is jumping on one of the trains which offer beautiful journeys through the stunning wilderness. Two of the popular options among tourists are the White Pass & Yukon Route and the Alaska Railroad. The White Pass & Yukon Route travels from Skagway — a port visited by […]

Ketchikan Cruise Port Guide and Information

A street scene in Ketchikan, Alaska, featuring a welcome sign that reads "Welcome to Alaska's 1st City Ketchikan The Salmon Capital of the World." The street has various buildings, parked vehicles, and a mountainous backdrop.

Known as the “gateway to Southeast Alaska,” Ketchikan is one of the southernmost cities on the Inside Passage—a network of waterways that snake through the lush Tongass National Forest and alongside the snowy peaks of the Alaska Coast Range.  The Ketchikan area was initially used as a fish camp by Tlingit Natives, who named the […]

Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska

A team of sled dogs is pulling a musher on a sled through a snowy landscape in Denali National Park. The scene is set in a mountainous area with evergreen trees, clear blue skies, and distant snow-capped peaks in the background. The dogs are in motion, creating tracks in the Alaskan snow.

People visiting Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve are often rewarded with views that will stay with them throughout their lives. A herd of Dall’s sheep might be seen perching along the green shoulder of Primrose Ridge, or a golden eagle may be spotted soaring above the colored cliffs at Polychrome Pass. A massive bear […]

Passengers Survive “Cruise To Hell”

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Trust us when we say you’ve never been on a cruise as bad as the one Lucy and Marcus Teegarden went on. Because while you might have been on a ship where enough went wrong that you dubbed it the cruise from hell, the couple claims they were actually aboard a cruise to hell. Something […]

9 Rookie Travel Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

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Gearing up for your first big travel adventure is a bit nerve-wracking. There are so many things involved with traveling: planning flights, hotels, excursions, and not to mention the literal leap outside your comfort zone, it can all seem like a bit much. Which leaves us with the million-dollar question: is it worth it? Absolutely. […]

Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of January 5, 2020

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship pool deck is illuminated at night, featuring multiple pools, a large screen showing a movie, and various lighted structures. One pool is surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with people relaxing in the pools and hot tubs.

Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of January 5, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Holland America Line is canceling a cruise on Nieuw Statendam next month. Due to some issues with the ship’s azipod propulsion system, the ship will […]

Will Carnival Passengers Really Leave Over Soda Switch?

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When Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador John Heald first told his Facebook followers that the fleet’s ships would be switching from Coke products to those made by Pepsi, the post got over 12,000 comments. Many were thrilled, others didn’t much care, and some were angry enough to threaten that they would be switching cruise lines. […]

MSC Cruises 2020 World Cruise Offers Unique Culinary Journey

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Last week, MSC Cruises’ second-ever World Cruise departed on its 117-night journey to 43 ports in 23 countries, across 5 continents. Sailing aboard MSC Magnifica, World Cruise guests will be treated to an international dining experience with 10 notable, award-winning chefs from Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Peru, Hawaii, China, India and Germany. Each chef will […]

Cruise Line Cancels Sailing Due To Propulsion Issues

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Holland America Line has announced that they will be cancelling the February 1 sailing of the Nieuw Amsterdam. Instead, the ship will be headed to a short drydock for repairs. Why The Sailing Is Being Cancelled Travel advisers were informed that the February 1 sailing would have to be cancelled so that the cruise line […]