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I tried the Taste of Royal lunch experience

Specialty dining is a popular option for cruise passengers who want to indulge in different cuisines, and Royal Caribbean offers a one-meal sampler package where you can try the best of many different restaurants.Known as the Taste of Royal, it gives guests the chance to have various dishes from different Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants, even if those restaurants are not on the ship they are … [Read more...]

P&O Cruises Extends Pause in Australia Due to Uncertainty

More than 4.6 million people have sailed onboard cruise ships worldwide. However, none of those have been on board an international cruise ship operating from an Australian port. Further uncertainty regarding the government’s plans to restart cruises within Australian waters leads cruise operators to postpone cruises even further. One of those is P&O Australia, which has decided to extend its … [Read more...]

Former “Costa neoRomantica” To Be Scrapped

The Antares Experience – formerly known as the Costa neoRomantica and Celestyal Experience – is getting scrapped, according to Gadani Ship Breaking Yard. The Pakistani shipyard posted several photos and videos of the former Costa Cruises ship on its Facebook page. The ship was originally launched as the Romantica in the 1990s and renamed as the neoRomantica after Costa gave it a 90-million-euro … [Read more...]

Searchlight Capital Partners takes majority stake in Celestyal Cruises

Funds managed by Searchlight Capital Partners, the US based private equity investor, has agreed to take an undisclosed stake in Celestial Cruises, the Greek cruise line that is part of the Cyprus based Louis PLC group. Parent company, Louis Group, said the infusion of cash would allow the line, which sails the Greek islands and eastern Mediterranean, to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. As part … [Read more...]

The Best Tropical Treasure Hunt on St. Thomas

When Celebrity Edge made the first cruise ship call on St. Thomas in well over a year this past July, it marked a turning point for tourism to the island and the Caribbean as a whole following the COVID-19 pandemic. Those visiting St. Thomas via cruise ship or by air are in luck as the island is ready and waiting for travelers to explore all that makes St. Thomas a top Caribbean … [Read more...]

Scarlet Lady Cruise Ship Scorecard Review

Are you thinking about sailing on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady but worried that the cruise ship might be too different? Well, we have returned from a 5-night Mayan Sol cruise on Scarlet Lady and are ready to share our honest evaluation of this new ship. Find out how the ship compares to the competition with our exclusive Scarlet Lady Cruise Ship Scorecard Review. Scarlet Lady Cruise Ship … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line cancels South Africa sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line canceled five sailings in response to the omicron variant of Covid-19, while other brands say they are monitoring the situation. An NCL spokesperson said that the line canceled five Norwegian Jade cruises that were scheduled to depart from or disembark in South Africa from Dec. 3 through Jan. 26. Several countries, including the U.S., have implemented varying … [Read more...]

Cruises cancelled as red list changes and new travel rules begin – latest cruise advice

Credit: Shutterstock Cruise holidays have started to be cancelled as lines respond to the latest red list changes. This is the latest travel advice. Red list countries South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Namibia were all added to the 'no-go' list shortly followed by Mozambique, Malawi, Angola, Zambia last week following concerns over the Omicron variant of … [Read more...]

How to Travel from Houston to Galveston, TX Port

Galveston is rapidly becoming one of the most popular cruise ports in the USA. The cruise terminal has grown exponentially since it was originally built. A third terminal is currently under construction to accommodate larger vessels and many more passengers. It is scheduled for completion in late 2022. Although there are many benefits to cruising out of Galveston, getting to the cruise port can be … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels South Africa Sailings Due to Omicron Variant

In a letter sent to booked guests, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced cancellations for Norwegian Jade with embarkation dates from December 3, 2021 through and including January 26, 2022. Guests are receiving full refunds and other offers to compensate for the late notice cancellation. Norwegian Jade Sailings Cancelled Guests booked on upcoming sailings of the Jewel-class Norwegian Jade were … [Read more...]

MSC Orchestra bound for Durban in spite of Omicron variant

MSC Cruises appears to be planning to go ahead with its South African cruise itinerary, despite the travel bans on South Africa due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. MSC Cruises’ ship MSC Orchestra appears to still be scheduled to homeport in Durban, sailing roundtrip in the Indian Ocean between December, 2021 and April, 2022. <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6299" … [Read more...]

Egyptian Ports welcome the beautiful “La Belle De L’Adriatique”

“La Belle De L’Adriatique”, which visits Egyptian Ports through Rhapsody shipping agency, offers her guests new voyages full of magic and beauty within the period from November 2021 till April 2022. The itinerary includes Hurghada Port as a home port, Suez Port, Sharm El Sheikh, and Aqaba Port “Jordan”. The ship, which was built in 2007, accommodates 198 passengers, and sails under the flag of … [Read more...]

Cruise360 Australasia expands with new ticket release

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has increased the scale of its Cruise360 Australasia Conference in Sydney next year, releasing additional tickets after the easing of venue capacity restrictions in NSW. The event will now take place on a scale similar to past years, providing a chance to reunite the region’s wider cruise community as it embraces the industry’s international … [Read more...]

CLIA launches trade river cruise programme (UK)

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has launched a four-week programme that aims to enhance agents’ river cruise knowledge and expertise. The ‘River Cruise Challenge’ has been rolled out by CLIA’s River Cruise Working Group as the trade gears up for the crucial Wave period, and is intended to boost product and destination knowledge, as well as help agents keep up to date with this … [Read more...]