Best Ways to Get From Vancouver Airport to the Cruise Terminal
If you’re cruising out of Vancouver, chances are you’ll arrive by plane and need to figure out how to get from the airport to the cruise terminal. Luckily, there are several options, depending on your budget. Best Ways to Get from the Airport to Cruise Terminal Price from Airport to Canada Place Cruise Terminal(Vancouver, BC) […]
Slot Tournaments on Cruise Ships Create Competitive Gaming Atmosphere
While the cruise affords relaxation and adventure, the recent introduction of slot tournaments must be the best thing of all. Competition injects a spicule of pleasure into what is considered a dull pastime during sea voyages when passengers relax from their business activities. In such settings, people are drawn to the experiences with other participants, […]
Carnival Celebrates 35 Years at Port Canaveral Cruise Port
Carnival Cruise Line commemorated 35 years of sailing from Port Canaveral with a special event aboard Mardi Gras, showing its longstanding partnership with the Central Florida port. Since becoming the first major cruise line to operate from Port Canaveral in 1990, Carnival has expanded its footprint to homeport five ships, welcoming more than 1.2 million […]
U.S. Lowers Jamaica Travel Warning After Crime Drops Near Cruise Ports
The U.S. State Department has just downgraded its travel advisory for the popular Caribbean cruise destination of Jamaica. The easing comes after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Jamaica earlier this spring. During the visit Rubio vowed to “reconsider the travel alert to reflect the reality” of the latest crime statistics. Travel Advisory Drops […]
15 Things I’d Tell Anyone Cruising on Celestyal Journey
If you’re new to Celestyal Cruises, you’re in for a different kind of cruise experience. For one, it prioritizes time in port over time at sea, cultural immersion over big-name stage shows, and personal touches over mass-market scale. Celestyal Journey, the fleet’s freshly refurbished mid-sized ship, relaunched in 2023 and carries fewer than 1,300 guests. […]
Carnival Cruise Line Tightens Guest Conduct Rules Following Past Incidents
Carnival Cruise Line is once again reminding guests to follow its “Have Fun. Be Safe.” guidelines, reinforcing a list of rules meant to ensure a smooth onboard experience for everyone. The notice, placed in staterooms across the fleet, covers curfews, noise restrictions, prohibited items, and penalties for misconduct. Letter in Staterooms The letter says that […]
Bahamas Cracks Down on Cruise Line Taxes at Private Islands
The Bahamas plans a tax compliance crackdown on cruise lines’ private island operations. Prime Minister Philip Davis, unveiling the 2025-2026 Budget, said the cruise industry’s tax revenue contribution “has not kept pace” with the Bahamas’ cruise passenger growth. Last year, cruise passenger volumes were up 20% to 9.4 million and cruise tourism accounts for a […]
Passenger Falls from Gangway After Ship Breaks Moorings During Strong Winds
A cruise ship broke free of its moorings and injured two passengers, causing an hours-long delay in its departure. The Norwegian Epic broke free in Catania, Sicily, during strong winds. Woman Falls Into The Water The momentum caused concrete mooring posts to break free from the dock and the gangway connecting the ship to the […]
Disney Cruise Line to Sail Year-Round from Galveston
Disney Cruise Line is reinforcing its commitment to the Texas market. The line will operate year-round from Galveston starting in 2027. Port Director and CEO of Galveston Wharves, Rodger Rees revealed the line’s plans at a recent joint meeting of Galveston City Council and the Wharves Board. Larger Ship Expected for Year-Round Deployment Disney Cruise […]
Cruise Industry Sues Skagway Over Shore Excursion Tax
Cruise lines are taking legal action against Alaska cruise destination Skagway over a change in the way it will tax revenues on local shore excursions. It applies a local sales tax on tours that start and finish in Skagway. New Ordinance Taxes Cruise Lines’ Commissions It recently made a change to how it calculates the […]
