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Azamara Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026-2027 deployment featuring 66 new cruises and eight Grand Voyages across 20 ...
12/29/2024

Azamara Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026-2027 deployment featuring 66 new cruises and eight Grand Voyages across 20 countries and five continents.

New itineraries include a return to China as well as Europe in the winter

Booking a cruise at the last minute used to be one of the easiest ways to save money. However, with record-high cruising...
12/29/2024

Booking a cruise at the last minute used to be one of the easiest ways to save money. However, with record-high cruising demand, booking a last-minute sailing might not be the best strategy for everyone. Last-minute cruising refers to bookings made after the final payment deadline has passed. For most Royal Caribbean cruises, final payment date is 90 days before the sailing is scheduled to depart. When you book a cruise within this timeframe, you’ll usually need to pay for your cruise in its entirety at the time of booking.

Is booking a cruise late still a good idea to get a deal? Booking a cruise at the last minute used to be one of the easiest ways to save money. However,...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaw...
12/29/2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway and will each undergo significant updates to offer more onboard guest experiences, including a brand-new cinema and dining experience, Silver Screen Bistro; a new outdoor recreational concept, Horizon Park; as well as the extension of popular dining venues such as Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki; and expanded accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway and will each undergo significant updates

All suite guests have their own line for check-in at a cruise terminal, but when you book a Star Class room, you get esc...
12/27/2024

All suite guests have their own line for check-in at a cruise terminal, but when you book a Star Class room, you get escorted inside. There's a special meet area for Star Class guests, where you drop off your luggage. You don't need to print out the regular luggage tags, because Star Class guests get their own luggage tags added on the spot. In fact, your luggage is taken onboard the ship by a specific porter just for Star Class guests, so that means no waiting around for your bags to arrive. The agent then escorts your group into the cruise terminal and through security and check-in. They find the shortest lines and get you moving as quickly as possible.

I love a good cruise deal, but sometimes splurging and staying in a suite is the way to go while on a cruise. Royal Caribbean has many kinds of suites,...

A cruise passenger on a Princess Cruises ship passed away in an apparent attempt to jump off the ship. The incident occu...
12/26/2024

A cruise passenger on a Princess Cruises ship passed away in an apparent attempt to jump off the ship. The incident occurred over the weekend while Sky Princess was headed back to home. A passenger posted on a Facebook group, "Tragic incident onboard the Sky Princess this afternoon as we're making our way back to Port Everglades. A medical situation was called around 3pm today. Around 6pm, the Captain announced that a female passenger had attempted to jump from the ship."

A cruise passenger on a Princess Cruises ship passed away in an apparent attempt to jump off the ship.The incident occurred over the weekend while Sky Princess was headed back to home.A passenger posted on a Facebook group, "Tragic incident onboard the Sky Princess this afternoon as we're making our...

For some travelers, there’s no better vacation than a cruise. Be it sailing with Disney’s ever-expanding fleet or one of...
12/26/2024

For some travelers, there’s no better vacation than a cruise. Be it sailing with Disney’s ever-expanding fleet or one of the world’s other big brands, the all-inclusive nature and exotic ports of call appeal to millions of passengers each year. However, sailings to one of North America’s busiest destinations could get more expensive. As reported by AP News, earlier this month Mexico’s congress approved a measure to impose a $42 immigration fee on “every passenger on a cruise ship that docks in the country.” This means that a family of five for example would have to pay over $200 more for a cruise that visits one of Mexico’s ports if the fees are enacted.

This country is looking to impose new fees on passengers.

Just when you thought you had got to grips with all the latest ships, along comes another year of new launches. Next yea...
12/25/2024

Just when you thought you had got to grips with all the latest ships, along comes another year of new launches. Next year, nearly 40 river and ocean ships are due to set sail for the first time, offering thousands more berths and exciting new facilities, activities and restaurants. To the list below, add five as yet unnamed Viking Longships – one of which will operate on the Seine in France, with four sailing on the Rhine, Main and Danube. And Disney Cruise Line’s 6,700-passenger Disney Adventure, which will be spearheading Disney’s first foray into Asia with three and four-night cruises from Singapore, is due to start sailing on December 15.

With a new crop of ships due to launch in 2025, here are the highlights of the year ahead

Viking is launching 10 new ocean itineraries in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe in 2026 a...
12/25/2024

Viking is launching 10 new ocean itineraries in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe in 2026 and 2027. Ranging from eight to 22 days long, the voyages are now available for booking. As part of the itineraries, Viking’s fleet of sister ocean ships will visit 12 new recurring ports: Fowey, England; Bordeaux, France; Limerick (Foynes), Ireland; Riga, Latvia; Klaipeda, Lithuania; Londonderry, Northern Ireland; Haugesund, Norway; Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, Spain; Fort William and Tobermory, Scotland; and Karlskrona, Sweden.

Viking is introducing 10 new ocean itineraries in Europe for 2026 and 2027, visiting 12 new ports, with voyages ranging from eight to 22 days, now available for booking.

If you've been on a cruise recently, you understand the feeling of your vacation passing in the blink of an eye. While i...
12/25/2024

If you've been on a cruise recently, you understand the feeling of your vacation passing in the blink of an eye. While it's important to live in the moment, photos can help us relive unforgettable moments and capture details we might otherwise forget.

If you've been on a cruise recently, you understand the feeling of your vacation passing in the blink of an eye. While it's important to live in the moment, photos can help us relive unforgettable moments and capture details we might otherwise forget. The most memorable cruise photos of 2024 ranged....

Americans planning to visit the United Kingdom next year will need to complete an extra step in order to enter the count...
12/20/2024

Americans planning to visit the United Kingdom next year will need to complete an extra step in order to enter the country. Starting Jan. 8, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will go into effect for most U.S. citizens traveling to or through the U.K., according to the U.S. State Department. Announced at the beginning of 2023, the system is meant to "deliver a more streamlined, digital immigration system, which will be quicker and more secure for the millions of people who pass through the U.K. border each year," the U.K. government's Home Office website stated. It was supposed to launch at the end of 2023 but was delayed.

Most U.S. citizens traveling to the U.K. next year will need an ETA to enter the country. Here's what to know and how to apply.

The Viking Sky is in Fort Lauderdale today to kick off its 2024-25 world cruise. Sailing to 58 destinations in 29 countr...
12/20/2024

The Viking Sky is in Fort Lauderdale today to kick off its 2024-25 world cruise. Sailing to 58 destinations in 29 countries, the 137-night itinerary sails to the South Pacific, Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa. After departing from Port Everglades, the 930-guest ship visits destinations in the Caribbean before crossing the Panama Canal.The itinerary then includes ports of call in Central America and the Mexican Riviera, such as Puerto Caldera and Cabo San Lucas, before arriving in Los Angeles and Hawaii.

The Viking Sky is in Fort Lauderdale today to kick off its 2024-25 world cruise. Sailing to 58 destinations in 29 countries, the 137-night itinerary sails to the South Pacific, Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa. After departing from Port Everglades, the 930-guest ship visits destinations in the Cari...

A man who died on a cruise after attacking crew members was reportedly threatening to kill those around him, a fellow pa...
12/20/2024

A man who died on a cruise after attacking crew members was reportedly threatening to kill those around him, a fellow passenger says. Michael Virgil, 35, died on Dec. 13 aboard the Royal Caribbean ship Navigator of the Seas, on which he was traveling with his fiancé and 7-year-old son, FOX LA reported. About an hour after the cruise set sail from the port of San Pedro, near Los Angeles, Virgil reportedly got off the elevator on the wrong floor and began to act unruly, fellow passenger Christifer Mikhail told FOX LA. It wasn't immediately clear what prompted the attack.

Michael Virgil, 35, died aboard a Royal Caribbean ship after he reportedly attacked and chased crew members, per reports

If you're sitting near a jump seat on a plane, whether one in the galley or in the middle of the cabin, you might have n...
12/20/2024

If you're sitting near a jump seat on a plane, whether one in the galley or in the middle of the cabin, you might have noticed the flight attendants assuming a somewhat unusual position during takeoff and landing. Oftentimes, they sit on their hands. "It's a safety position," Hilary Clark, director of in-flight services with private jet company Planet 9, tells Travel + Leisure. "The reason for this safety position is if an emergency were to occur on takeoff or landing, their head, hands, and arms are already in a slight brace position."

A travel expert at private jet company Planet 9 shares the real reason why flight attendants sit on their hands while flying.

Picture this: You’re on a dream cruise, the open sea stretching out beyond the boat endlessly. Suddenly, an announcement...
12/11/2024

Picture this: You’re on a dream cruise, the open sea stretching out beyond the boat endlessly. Suddenly, an announcement echoes all through the cruise ship: a surprise “free ice cream party.” While passengers rush to indulge, seasoned cruise-goers exchange uneasy glances. Why? Because they know this isn’t just about dessert—it’s a silent signal that something much graver has occurred.

The dark truth behind this ‘sweet’ cruise ship tradition will rock your boat

As demand for Caribbean cruises continues to rise, Norwegian Cruise Line made a strategic decision to cancel a number of...
12/05/2024

As demand for Caribbean cruises continues to rise, Norwegian Cruise Line made a strategic decision to cancel a number of exotic cruises scheduled for late 2025 and early 2026 to make way for more Caribbean itineraries. The cancellations to scheduled winter itineraries in South America, Antarctica, Africa and the Indian Ocean on Norwegian Star and Norwegian Dawn make way for the two ships to sail a range of in-demand Caribbean cruises from a new Florida homeport beginning in late 2025.

After canceling a number of exotic cruise itineraries, Norwegian is sending two ships to sail new Caribbean cruises from a new Florida homeport.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Venezia is soon departing New York City for a repositioning cruise to Port Canaveral. After over ...
12/05/2024

Carnival Cruise Line’s Venezia is soon departing New York City for a repositioning cruise to Port Canaveral. After over one year sailing from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the vessel is scheduled to spend the upcoming winter season in Florida. For its repositioning voyage, the Venezia is scheduled to sail a 12-night cruise to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. Set to start on Dec. 6, 2024, the itinerary features visits to St. Thomas, St. Croix, Aruba, Curaçao and Grand Turk before arriving in Port Canaveral.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Venezia is soon departing New York City for a repositioning cruise to Port Canaveral. After over one year sailing from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the vessel is scheduled to spend the upcoming winter season in Florida. For its repositioning voyage, the Venezia is schedule...

Virgin Voyages is turning that dream into a reality with the launch of their Annual Pass, offering sailors unlimited voy...
12/05/2024

Virgin Voyages is turning that dream into a reality with the launch of their Annual Pass, offering sailors unlimited voyages across an entire calendar year. In what can only be described as a game-changer for the cruising industry, the Annual Pass will allow sailors to set sail whenever they want, wherever they want.

Virgin Voyages is turning that dream into a reality with the launch of their Annual Pass, offering sailors unlimited voyages across an entire calendar year. In what can only be described as a game-changer for the cruising industry, the Annual Pass will allow sailors to set sail whenever they want, w...

A 72-year-old American man traveling on a Princess Cruise ship mysteriously vanished from the boat, prompting officials ...
12/05/2024

A 72-year-old American man traveling on a Princess Cruise ship mysteriously vanished from the boat, prompting officials to believe he fell overboard at some point during the five-day voyage around Mexico. Authorities launched a search for the passenger after the Ruby Princess docked in San Francisco just before 7 a.m. Monday and crews realized the passenger was nowhere to be found onboard, the cruise line said.

The 72-year-old American man fell overboard from Ruby Princess ship during a five-day voyage around Mexico.

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