Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
Archaeologists have found the wreckage of an ancient Roman cargo ship off the coast of Italy, dating back to the 1st or 2nd Century BC. The ship was discovered near the port of Civitavecchia, laden with hundreds of mostly intact Read More …
Emerald Cruises is offering holiday sailings in the Caribbean on their luxury yachts, Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara. These cruises include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve departures, providing travelers with warm and sunny winter holiday experiences. The itineraries feature Read More …
AIDA Cruises, the leading German cruise line, is introducing new National Geographic Day Tours for summer 2023 and winter 2023/2024. These tours, designed by National Geographic curators, focus on education and sustainable tourism. The excursions are offered in small groups Read More …
Celebrity Cruises unveiled its culinary and beverage program for the upcoming ship Celebrity Ascent, part of the Edge Series. The vessel will feature redesigned restaurants, an immersive dinner experience, expanded food and cocktail menus, a new whiskey-tasting experience, and a Read More …
Princess Cruises has announced new updates to its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages, offering guests even more inclusive options at no extra cost. Starting from August 12, 2023, guests on these packages can enjoy prix fixe dining options in Read More …
Holland America Line is introducing a new “Legendary Voyage” called the “42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage” aboard the ship Volendam. Departing on November 9, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this cruise allows guests to visit 16 different ports across Read More …
A wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes has been raging for five days, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of people from affected villages and beaches. More than 2,000 people, including tourists, were evacuated by coast guard vessels and Read More …
Port Everglades has completed a comprehensive study to understand the guest experience and the port’s impact on the economic well-being of Broward County. The study surveyed 7,186 passengers from December 2022 through March 2023 and found that 94% of those Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing new dinner menus for its dining rooms across its fleet, starting with Carnival Conquest. The new menus, developed in collaboration with Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse and Carnival chefs, aim to provide more variety and Read More …