Better Satellite Communications Coming Now

 Digital Video Systems (DVS), a maritime systems integration and telecommunications provider, and Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, have extended their multiyear contract for satellite coverage in the United States and Canada. The agreement includes addition of a second satellite, which enables Read More …

Carnival Celebrates Fifty Years In The Bahamas

Carnival Cruise Line continues its year-long 50th birthday celebration, this time marking 50 years of visiting The Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Defense Force Marching Band kicked off the festivities held in Pompey Square, followed by performances from Bahamian singer Simmone Read More …

Holland America Extends Flexible Cancellation Plan

Holland America Line has a Flexible Cancellation Plan that allows cruise travelers to cancel for any reason up to 30 days before sailing without penalty. Set to expire soon, the cruise line has extended what would have expired at the Read More …

Delta Brings Back Hot Meals, This Time Not All Carbs

When getting to the port of embarkation for your cruise ship requires flights, there are usually multiple carriers from which to choose. On long flights, most airlines will serve meals in flight with passengers given some options for choosing their Read More …

Carnival Returns To Alabama And Other Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line resumed guest operations from Mobile, Alabama this week with Carnival Ecstasy. Carnival Ecstasy is the first cruise ship to depart from Mobile in nearly two years. The five-day Western Caribbean cruise is also the kickoff of the Read More …

Construction Update: Viking Mississippi

Viking’s new 386-guest Viking Mississippi was floated out in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Debuting this year in June 2022, Viking Mississippi will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, Read More …