Carnival Cruise Lines will increase capacity on one week Southern Caribbean itineraries from San Juan, as well as on its four- and five-day cruises from Miami, deploying newer, larger ships in both markets.
Carnival Valor will replace the 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory, which will reposition from San Juan to Miami to assume the Carnival Destiny’s four- and [...]
16 February
In celebration of “Love Boat National Holiday” — which others call Valentine’s Day — Princess cruises is offering steep discounts on 2012 Europe cruises, available through February 20.
Up to 30 Europe cruise itineraries are included in the sale, including cruises to the romantic cities and islands of the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, [...]
13 February
One result of the Costa Concordia disaster is that the cruise industry has adopted a stricter emergency drill policy making it mandatory for cruise ships to hold lifeboat drills prior to departure from home port. Participating international shipping organizations include Cruise Lines International Association, European Cruise Council, and [...]
10 February
Carnival Cruise Lines will base Carnival Splendor in New York on a year-round schedule of Caribbean cruises starting March 23, 2013 replacing the older and smaller Carnival Miracle.
The 3,006-passenger ship will sail on eight-day Caribbean cruises with three uniquely different itineraries that showcase the brilliant diversity of destinations throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas and Florida. [...]
09 February
I just came across a documentary released in the United Kingdom that shows the minute-by-minute terrifying ordeal of the Costa Concordia disaster with video taken by passengers on their cell phones. Add to that are interviews with crew and experienced cruisers plus the Italian Coast Guard and a maritime expert. Best of [...]
08 February
Norwegian Jewel is set to make her inaugural debut in Alaska on May 19, 2012. This season marks the first time that Norwegian Cruise Line will have two Jewel-class ships sailing in Alaska. Norwegian Pearl, sister ship to Norwegian Jewel, will also be cruising in Alaska, giving guests the options to sail on one of [...]
07 February
Oh god … in the cruise industry there’s always something. Now that passengers aboard two Princess ships have Norovirus, it’s time to re-run this helpful article.
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I can’t imagine how awful it is to get violently sick on my vacation and wondered why cruise ships seem to be associated with Norovirus most often, at [...]
04 February
The cruise industry has weathered economic and terrorism storms over the past 25 years and now faces another: lower bookings industry-wide following the January 13 Costa Concordia disaster which is still unfolding.
Earlier this week industry giant Carnival Corporation (which owns Costa Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Cunard Line, [...]
02 February
If your sights are set on a 2012 Europe a Alaska cruise it’s worth your while to check out Princess Cruises sale, which runs from today through February 28.
The sale includes a variety of cruises to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia & Russia and Northern Europe, plus Princess’ Alaska itineraries. Also included are the [...]
01 February
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