Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen more than 14 million passengers during the Labor Day holiday weekend from Sept. 1, 2023 through Sept. 6, 2023. The busiest day is projected to be Sept. 1, 2023, when TSA expects Read More …
Women’s Equality Day celebrates and honors the women’s suffrage movement and acknowledges the hurdles that women have had to overcome in their stride toward equality and progress. Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel, along with fellow titleholders Miss Universe Aruba 2022 Kiara Read More …
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald Cruises are offering a Labor Day Sale with significant bonus savings on select river and ocean cruises. The sale is applicable on bookings made between August 28 and September 8, 2023, and is combinable with Read More …
Hurtigruten Expeditions‘ MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen crossed paths for the first time in their respective histories in Cambridge Bay, Canada. The two ships are battery-hybrid vessels, and MS Roald Amundsen is the world’s first hybrid battery-powered cruise Read More …
A new study has revealed seven cities in the United States that are also cruise ship homeports which rank in the Top Ten Best Cities For Nightlife. BetMGM analyzed multiple factors that contribute to how great a city is when Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line announced that its new destination in the Bahamas will be called Celebration Key. The destination is being built on Grand Bahama Island and is expected to be completed in 2025. It will be capable of welcoming two Read More …
Princess Cruises has announced updates to its OceanReady process to enhance the guest experience onboard. An enhanced “Green Lane” and “Blue Lane” embarkation procedure will make check-in more streamlined for all guests. Pre-cruise Medallion shipping for guests residing in Canada, Read More …
The Panama Canal is expected to keep restrictions on vessel transit and maximum draft for at least 10 more months due to a prolonged drought that has lowered the water level. These restrictions began earlier this year and have caused Read More …
Holland America Line is offering a diverse range of itineraries for its 2025 European season, with an emphasis on longer cruises and more overnight stays in port. The line will also be homeporting in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for the first Read More …