Archives for February 2021

UK based travel technology specialist Inspiretec has added innovative cruise features to their travel platform. Despite the challenges our cruise industry has faced in the last year it is expected to return stronger than ever. In fact, cruise executives report the high demand and even cases that outstrip what they have seen prior to the pandemic. Cruise Lines are offering some incredible deals … [Read more...]

A cruise line is eliminating single supplements on select cruises through 2023 across all of their itineraries.Star Clippers is embracing the trend of solo traveling with tall ship sailing itineraries designed for all types of traveler—solo, couples and groups alike. Single travelers especially are drawn to the social and casual on-board atmosphere, where it’s easy to meet new friends and bond … [Read more...]

Happy Sunday, and I hope you had a great week. It was a busy week of Royal Caribbean fun, and I have a round-up of all of it in this hand-dandy blog post.We might finally be getting close to test sailings beginning.Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley told Wall Street investors during an earnings call an update on where things stand with the CDC.Mr. Bayley said that … [Read more...]

Odyssey of the Seas – Emsüberführung / River Ems Conveyance – 26. Februar 2021 – Royal Caribbean (Kreuzfahrturlauber) The cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas for the American cruise line Royal Caribbean International (Miami) is scheduled to leave Papenburg on Saturay, 27 February 2020, and be conveyed on the Ems to Eemshaven (NL). From there, the ship will set off for technical and nautical sea … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean Group, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), announced today (Feb. 26, 2021) the results of an independent study on the transmission of aerosol particles through a cruise ship’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Royal Caribbean Group engaged UNMC and the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International revealed all-new short Caribbean sailings that redefine what it means to “get away.” With more ships offering shorter and more frequent escapes in 2022-2023, the cruise line provides vacationers with the flexibility they need without sacrificing the adventure they crave. Guests can make the most of a long weekend away or a midweek break on one of eight innovative … [Read more...]

This week we’ve seen some massive cruise news with updates from all three major cruise lines and even more cruise cancellations. Cruise News Update We’ve had one of those defining weeks in the cruise industry with many cruise lines now extending suspensions for even longer. This week it has been all about further cancellations and we’ve got new suspension updates from Carnival Cruise Line, Disney … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises resumed sailings in the Mediterranean on MSC Grandiosa back on August 16, 2020.  Since then, over 40,000 guests have safely sailed on the cruise ship.Some guests have been so satisfied with their experience on the ship, that they have extended their stay for an extra week or two. On 24 January, MSC Grandiosa resumed as planned regular week long cruises in the Mediterranean after a … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean's next new cruise ship is on the move!Odyssey of the Seas began her conveyance to the North Sea early on Saturday morning to delight of many cruise fans.The ship began her slow journey down the Ems River in Germany, and local photographers have begun sharing photos.Photos by Jeroen HoutmanRoyalCaribbeanBlog reader Marga has also been sharing photos from the conveyance on our … [Read more...]

Despite the cruise industry being suspended around the world, we’ve still got some new ships to look forward including the new Quantum-Ultra class cruise ship from Royal Caribbean which has already commenced her river conveyance from Meyer Werft. Odyssey of the Seas Begins River Conveyance Odyssey of the Seas which is the second Quantum-ultra class cruise ship for Royal Caribbean has started her … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean Group partnered with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to study the transmission of aerosol particles through a cruise ship’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.Scientists who took part in the study concluded that the transmission of aerosol particles between spaces via the HVAC system is exceptionally low and undetectable both in the air and on … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Holland America Line Offers Food for Thought with Innovative Dining Concepts From Michelin-starred chefs to gastronomic pop-ups and exciting culinary excursions, Holland America Line guarantees a foodie cruise with a difference … [Read more...]

Cruise news / ROL Cruise: How to Super-Charge Your Norway Cruise A magic box of unbelievable shore excursions can turn your trip to the fjords into the adventure of a lifetime … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean Cruises, the parent company of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, announced higher than anticipated demand for 2022 cruises during its business update call, while also discussing vaccines for passengers and ship sales. Royal Caribbean said it was still assessing the viability of requiring all passengers to be vaccinated pre-cruise, and commented on the likelihood … [Read more...]

Planning your next Royal Caribbean cruise is going to look a little bit different.Royal Caribbean is beginning to debut its next generation cruise planning software, called My Royal Cruise.My Royal Cruise is a new look to the website guests access to browse options and add-ons for their sailing.It will replace the existing Cruise Planner platform on a roll out schedule beginning with Mariner of … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises announced today it plans to relocate its office from Seattle, Washington to Miami, Florida in June 2022. The small ship cruise line alerted guests and travel advisors on February 24 that it was pushing back its restart of operations from May to June 2021. “With time and space away from our Seattle office, we’ve thought about our location and other possibilities once our two year … [Read more...]

Construction is underway for Port Coral as Stake Bank Enterprise Limited announced the arrival of the vessels carrying the crews and equipment that will construct the dual megaship piers in Belize. When ready in the first quarter of 2022, the piers will be able to accommodate four of the world’s largest cruise ships at the same time, and provide a new and attractive option to Western Caribbean … [Read more...]

On February 25, 2021, Ems -Dollart Media posted a new video of the conveyance of a mid hull segment block for the Disney Wish as it was towed through the Ems as well as the arrival at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. [embedded content] Special thanks to Ems -Dollart Media for continuing to keep us up to date on the progress of the Disney Wish. Disney Wish Construction … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises announced plans to resume cruises to the Caribbean in June and to move the cruise line’s office from Seattle to Miami in 2022. Windstar Cruises pushed back their restart from May to June and the new timeline for each cruise ship resuming cruises is as follows: Wind Spirit – June 10, 2021 – Tahiti Star Breeze – June 19, 2021 – Caribbean Wind Star – June 19, 2021 – … [Read more...]

It now appears Odyssey of the Seas will begin her journey to the sea this weekend.A public notice for sailors in Germany confirms a series of closures to facilitate the transfer of Royal Caribbean's next new cruise ship from her shipyard in Papenburg to the North Sea.The conveyance will take place on the Ems River beginning at 4am on February 27, 2021. The ship is expected to pass through the … [Read more...]