The Cruise Centric Travel Agency

05/09/2024

Visit Florida’s decision to remove dozens of pages highlighting its LGBTQ-friendliness—including a landing page calling Florida beaches “a draw for people of all orientations, but especially appealing to a gay community looking for a sense of belonging and acceptance”—has stirred up Florid...

05/09/2024

Explora Journeys announces Rosalba Giugni as the godmother for the new EXPLORA II cruise ship, debuting in September 2024.

05/09/2024

Carnival is tweaking the itineraries for future sailings onboard five ships for cruises in 2025 and 2026, most of which are to the Bahamas.

05/09/2024

Disney Destiny will become the latest wedding venue offered by Disney Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons starting in 2026.

05/09/2024

Three Carnival cruise ships have a total of nine itinerary changes, swapping ports and changing times on various sailings in 2025 and 2026.

05/09/2024

Why were 50,000 Maasai people gathering in protest in the Ngorongoro area of Tanzania in the last week of August? Trying to answer that question is like peeling back an onion of many layers. It brings together many knotty elements of the complex and rapidly changing world of 21st-century tourism.

04/09/2024

Carnival Freedom’s upcoming Bahamian sailing will disembark at Port Canaveral’s Terminal 5 instead of the usual Terminal 6.

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

A cruise guest took to Reddit to share how a fellow passenger almost stepped in human f***s on a recent Princess Cruises voyage.

04/09/2024

Carnival Cruise Line opens 2026/27 sailings from Tampa in Florida and Mobile in Alabama, covering three different ships.

04/09/2024

Two U.S. Marines were assaulted by members of the Turkish Youth Union in Izmir, a popular port of call for cruise ships, on Monday. Turkey Izmir. (Courtesy of Shutterstock) The incident occurred as the Marines, dressed in civilian clothes, were walking in a shopping area of the port city of Izmir du...

04/09/2024

Cruise passengers heading to Cozumel and Mahahual, Mexico, will soon pay a $5 fee to visit these destinations. The new agreement, which will come into effect in the first half of 2025, was established on Wednesday, August 28, between the cruise industry and the Mexican province of Quintana Roo. “T...

04/09/2024

Guests onboard Carnival ships will have to wait until they get home to see the full US presidential debate - but is this good or bad?

03/09/2024

In response to pressures on Alaska’s seafood market, Carnival Corporation is enhancing local sourcing efforts.

03/09/2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection launches its second luxury cruise vessel named ILMA. The ship departed on its maiden voyage on September 2nd 2024.

03/09/2024

For safety reasons, P&O Cruises is now restricting what staterooms guests with powered mobility devices can book for their cruise vacations.

03/09/2024

The New Zealand cruise industry has voiced concerns about climate action protests against cruise ships. Auckland, New Zealand (Courtesy of Shutterstock) The New Zealand Cruise Association is claiming protestors are becoming increasingly “more intimidating,” according to the association's CEO, Ja...

03/09/2024

A Royal Caribbean crew member was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for installing hidden cameras inside guest staterooms. U.S. District Court Judge Melissa Damian gave Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a Philippines national, a 30-year term in federal prison last week. He had earlier pleaded guilty to vi...

03/09/2024

Quintana Roo will launch Cruise Tourism Development Fund, charging passengers $5 fee to visit Cozumel and Mahahual.

03/09/2024

Asia is a hot ticket these days in the luxury travel market—and Viking is meeting the demand in 2025 with six new itineraries in Japan, China, and Tibet. The new itineraries are for 15 to 22 voyages from September to November 2025 on the Viking Yi Dun—formerly the Viking Sun. They will stop at s...

03/09/2024

Due to a break in a subsea fiber optic cable, Sitka, Alaska, may be without internet and cell service for up to two weeks.

03/09/2024

Over the coming weeks, free Starlink internet will become available in Juneau, Alaska, thanks to a partnership with Royal Caribbean Group.

02/09/2024

Two ports of call are slightly adjusted for Norwegian Joy in order to protect a critically endangered whale species.

02/09/2024

In this episode, Doug Parker interviews staff writer Richard Simms, who shares his experiences from his first Cunard cruise on the Queen Mary 2. Richard discusses his pre-cruise thoughts, the embarkation process, and his impressions of the ship's amenities, dining experiences, and overall atmosphere...

02/09/2024

Doug Parker discusses recent cruise news with staff writer Richard Simms. Richard covered a landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, which caused damage and casualties but did not directly affect cruise passengers. (Photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Sea) He also addresses ongoing propulsion issues with the...