Discover Tenerife's sustainable sailing initiatives and tips to enhance your cruise experience. Explore Macaronesia as the next hot destination and check out Princess Cruises' new tequila offering while saving big on your journey.
Discover the secrets of cruise ship construction and join the rubber duck treasure hunt on board. Plus, catch a glimpse of Royal Caribbean's new ship and its planned adventures.
The recent journey of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has captured attention as it finally sets sail after an extensive delay due to paperwork issues. This cruise ship, which was previously known as the Braemar, has been in the headlines primarily for its prolonged wait in Belfast Lough, Northern
Royal Caribbean has announced an exciting new venture, "Perfect Day Mexico," which will open in 2027 at the Costa Maya port. This expansion aims to replicate and enhance the successful experience established at its existing private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, with a more extensive
The construction of cruise ships is a highly intricate and lengthy process that takes anywhere from two to three years from the initial concept to the final outfitting. It involves multiple stages, including design, component fabrication, hull assembly, and interior outfitting, which all come together to create the luxurious vessels
The cruise industry is witnessing remarkable developments, especially with Royal Caribbean International making headlines with the launch of its latest vessel, the Star of the Seas. Recently floated out at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, this new ship marks a significant milestone for the company and the cruise sector as
In recent times, a delightful new trend has emerged among cruise ship passengers: the rubber duck cruise game. Travelers have begun to collectively bring and hide rubber ducks throughout cruise ships, turning their vacations into an Easter egg hunt of sorts. This playful activity is gaining traction on social media
Princess Cruises has recently made significant changes to its adult beverage program, enhancing its array of drink offerings for passengers looking to enjoy unique and often exclusive options while at sea. This move is part of a broader initiative that aims to elevate the dining and drinking experiences available on
Discover Haines' new cruise fee for 2025, eco-friendly waste management innovations, and the Caribbean Princess's recent incident. Stay ahead with enhanced amenities on NCL's upcoming adventures.
In recent developments, Haines, Alaska, has introduced a new cruise passenger arrival fee aimed at generating revenue to enhance port facilities. The Haines Borough Assembly voted on September 24, 2024, to impose a $9 fee on each cruise passenger effective October 2, 2024, although it will first affect guests arriving
When cruising, many passengers may not think about the fate of their uneaten food. However, food waste management on cruise ships is a critical issue that is being addressed more effectively with advancing technologies. Cruise ships like the Sun Princess are using innovative waste management systems to ensure that food
Carnival Cruise Line recently made headlines for an alarming incident involving two guests who were banned for life after allegedly smuggling a handgun onto one of their cruises. This shocking event has raised considerable concerns regarding ship security and passenger safety. The guests, identified as Kendra Gordon and Travis Rainey,