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01/23/2024

The Advantage of Working With A Travel Agent When Booking A Cruise!!!

Even though you can book a cruise online or call the cruise line on your own. The travel agent may can see even better rates or deals that you cannot see or purchase without them.

12/13/2023

Cruise News: December 11, 2023

PORT MIAMI POSTS BUSIEST CRUISE YEAR IN HISTORY

Port Miami welcomed a total of 7,299,294 passengers during Fiscal Year 2023, setting a new record in cruise activity, the port announced in a press release.

During the period, which started on October 1, 2022 and ended on September 30, 2023, Port Miami experienced a nearly seven percent increase in cruise passenger totals compared to its previous record of 6,823,816 passengers in Fiscal Year 2019.

“Congratulations to the entire Port Miami team and its partners on its busiest cruise year ever,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

“Port Miami continues to drive our economy forward, creating opportunities for residents and businesses across our county. The Port is an industry leader, which is future ready and committed to innovative, efficient, and sustainable growth,” she added.

The 2024 Fiscal Year season is also bringing new developments, Port Miami said, which include new cruise lines and new vessels.
Among the new lineup of ships which began sailing to the facility are Oceania Cruises’ Vista, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Venezia, the Scenic Eclipse II, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity, Explora Journey’s Explora I, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva; and Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Grandeur.

In January 2024, Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, will also begin a year-round deployment from the port.

According to the port, dedicated partnerships and the development of new business have contributed to Port Miami’s post-pandemic recovery.

Since the pandemic, the port opened three new cruise terminals: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Cruise Terminal B, the Pearl of Miami; Carnival Corporation’s Cruise Terminal F; and Virgin Voyages’ Cruise Terminal V, the Palm Grove.

Currently under construction are MSC Cruises’ Terminals AA/AAA, which will open in 2024. Recently, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved Royal Caribbean Group’s new Cruise Terminal G, which is expected to open in late 2027.

Shore power – a partnership between Port Miami, its cruise partners (Carnival Corporation, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Group, and Virgin Voyages) and Florida Power & Light Company – is also in progress. Upon completion in 2024, shore power capability will be available at five cruise terminals with the ability to plug in three ships simultaneously.

Shore power will allow a cruise ship to turn off their primary engines while docked, resulting in reduced air emissions, Port Miami said.

11/15/2023

Here are the busiest days to fly over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's 2023. Airports are expected to see record crowds.

11/03/2023

JetBlue is making some big cuts and entirely pulling out of one city. The changes will result in 13 routes being dropped from the New York area.

08/23/2023

Passports and other personally identifiable information (PII) are prime targets for cybercriminals who can use them to commit a wide variety of identity theft crimes.

08/16/2023

Join me as I host a Worldwide Travel Adventures experience to Bonnie Scotland next September 1 – 7, 2024. Please see below. Contact me if you are interested or if you have any questions.

06/28/2023

06/05/2023

You'd think life would be an endless party here, but the Italians do not seem very happy these days, and with good reason.

04/23/2023

Vacations in Cancun are supposed to be fun and relaxing so avoid these five things to keep from turning a good time into a stressful one.

04/19/2023

One of the most common questions we're asked is when is the best time to buy a Royal Caribbean drink package so you can get the lowest price.

04/16/2023

We'll keep these details in mind next time we're considering a cruise vacation

04/16/2023

ItsEasy delivers U.S. Passport & International Travel Visa services to the entire USA since 1976 from its headquarters in Grand Central Station in New York City

03/27/2023

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Going on a cruise out of Galveston, Texas? Here is everything you need to know before you pack the bags and leave the house. The fast-growing cruise port

03/27/2023

https://gangwaze.com/blog/royal-caribbean-ships-by-size

Below you’ll find a complete list of Royal Caribbean Ships by Size. From #1 Largest (Icon of the Seas) to #28 Smallest (Grandeur of the Seas). Including Ship Length, Passenger Capacity, Crew Members & More!

03/20/2023

Before planning a trip, most people want to know why they should visit a place. Another question people should ask is where not to go.

03/11/2023

You probably already know that a balcony cabin on a cruise will cost more than an interior cabin, as there's stronger demand for a great view and fresh

02/07/2023

Don't overpay for travel insurance.

02/06/2023

Carnival Cruise Line sends out an advisory to remind booked guests to behave and follow the rules so that everyone can enjoy their fun vacation.

02/01/2023

10 of the most incredible train rides in Italy on https://www.miomyitaly.com/trains-in-italy.html

01/27/2023

The most impressive train rides in Italy on https://www.miomyitaly.com/trains-in-italy.html

01/23/2023

The dark underbelly of the internet never takes a break, and cybercriminals seem to have set their eyes on exploiting eager travelers as we settle into 2023.

01/10/2023

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html

Learn how long it will take to get your U.S. passport.

01/04/2023

Emeril Lagasse has been named the Chief Culinary Officer for Carnival Cruise Line.

12/31/2022

Knowing which cruise line and cruise ship is best suited for your specific idea of a perfect vacation is important. Let's look at the best cruise lines for you.

12/30/2022

Cruise lines are set to welcome close to 20 new ocean cruise ships into their fleet in 2023. From the mainstream cruise lines Royal Caribbean and Carnival

12/13/2022

If you’re dreaming of visiting Germany's Christmas markets, read on for all the essentials you'll need to pack for your German winter trip.

12/13/2022

The Christmas spirit is only complete when the world is covered in snow and in these European cities, you can almost guarantee a white Christmas.

10/22/2022

The online passport renewal service has opened on a first-come, first-served basis to 25,000 Americans.

08/05/2022

Royal Caribbean protocol update