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There’s a lot to love about Norwegian Cruise Line. From its signature Freestyle Approach to dining to the onboard activities and entertainment, there will never be a lack of fun and excitement during your cruise. Not to mention, the cruise line offers some of the best watering holes at sea. If you are looking to grab your favorite cruise drinks, then you will want to head straight for one of these … [Read more...]

Anne Diamond shares her love of cruises and her words of wisdom to any new travellers. Credit: Viking Cruise news / Viking Venus Godmother Anne Diamond on 'addictive' cruises & top sailing tips … [Read more...]

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Norwegian Prima will have more open deck space and the largest accommodations of any recent newbuild, while also offering a heady mix of new and signature Norwegian Cruise Line food and entertainment options. RELATED: How MSC Americanised Seaside-class for the US cruise market  RELATED: The 20 dining options, all included in fare, aboard Scarlet Lady Norwegian Cruise Line waited … [Read more...]

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Due to ongoing international travel restrictions, Princess Cruises has announced that it has canceled the following cruises: California Coast and Mexico sailings on Ruby Princess through August 21, 2021 Caribbean voyages on Caribbean Princess through August 21, 2021 The remaining 2021 Mediterranean season on Enchanted Princess The Terrace Pool on Ruby Princess (Photo … [Read more...]

After creating an uproar in the North American cruise market over its near-impossible-to-enforce COVID-19 mitigation rules, the CDC has updated the Conditional Sailing Order again. When the CDC announced that it would require all passengers to wear masks and social distance at all times, even while eating, regardless of whether they had been fully vaccinated, it was not received well by the … [Read more...]

Just a week ago, the CDC released its latest requirements for the resumption of cruising here in the United States. These requirements included the technical instructions for Simulated Voyages and an Operations Manual for Simulated Voyages and Restricted Passenger Voyages. With these new requirements, it made us question why cruising was still being treated unfairly. Well, in a more positive … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has announced further cancellations across multiple regions worldwide, including in the Caribbean, Mexico, California Coast, and the Mediterranean. It comes as the cruise line continues to work through complex issues in Alaska and works with various countries worldwide. More Cancellations from Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is very much an international cruise line that … [Read more...]

Al fresco dining is going to be a hot ticket when cruises resume from the U.S.  Newly updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says fully vaccinated passengers can now enjoy a meal or a few drinks outdoors “without wearing a mask except in crowded settings.” However, unvaccinated passengers will still have to mask up, including while sunbathing on lounge … [Read more...]

Mercy Ships announced this week that the “Global Mercy” has now completed deep water sea trials, one of the final milestones in the countdown towards the hospital ship’s delivery, equipping, maiden voyage and launch into service to sub-Saharan Africa in 2022. Deep water trials are designed to test the vessel during extended sailing time to ensure that all systems are fully operational and in line … [Read more...]

As part of its ongoing movement toward the resumption of cruising, two more Carnival Cruise Line ships are arriving into United States homeports this week so that their crew members can, if they choose, be vaccinated. Carnival Liberty and Sensation Take the Next Steps On Wednesday morning, Carnival Liberty arrived in Port Canaveral, Florida to begin the process of having crew members wishing to … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises Cancels Select Cruise Vacations In Mexico, California Coast, Caribbean and MediterraneanAlaska Sailings Held for Possible Cruise Restart in United StatesSANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 12, 2021) – While Princess Cruises continues to work with various government and port authorities to finalize its additional plans for return to cruising and due to ongoing international travel … [Read more...]

While Princess Cruises continues to work with various government and port authorities to finalize its additional plans for return to cruising and due to ongoing international travel restrictions, the company is cancelling the following cruise vacations: ● California Coast and Mexico sailings on Ruby Princess through August 21, 2021● Caribbean sailings on Caribbean Princess through August 21, 2021● … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has announced another wave of cruise cancelations for this summer to the Caribbean, Mexico, California Coast, and the Mediterranean. This new wave of cancelations is due to ongoing international travel restrictions as Princess Cruises works on plans to resume cruises. Princess Cruises has the following cruise vacations: California Coast and Mexico sailings on Ruby Princess … [Read more...]

“Ahoy” for AIDA cruises from Germany: today, May 12, 2021, bookings will open for AIDAsol’s first voyages from/to Kiel. Dates between May 22 and June 9, 2021 are available for selection. AIDAsol will depart from Rostock-Warnemünde as early as today, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 6 p.m. and set course for Kiel. On May 13, 2021, at 3 p.m., AIDAsol will moor in Kiel, where it will be the first cruise … [Read more...]

Norwegian Prima – A First-in-Class Ship Norwegian Cruise Line today opened for sale the first of six ships within its highly anticipated next class of vessels, Prima Class, the Brand’s first new class of ships in nearly 10 years. With voyages beginning in summer 2022, Norwegian Prima, the first of the six ships, will be 965 feet long, 142,500 gross tons and able to accommodate 3,215 guests at … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line just revealed many aspects of its newest ship, Norwegian Prima. We have all the details about this innovative new vessel that will set sail in August 2022.First Look: Everything We Know About Norwegian Prima So FarShip DesignAs Norwegian Cruise Line’s first new class of ships in nearly 10 years, Norwegian Prima will debut many new features and experiences. Norwegian Prima … [Read more...]

On the day when the CDC is up against the states of Florida, Alaska, and Texas on resuming cruise operations, the agency updates its rule for simulated and restricted cruises. As part of the latest update, vaccinated guests won’t have to wear a mask all the time and be allowed to explore the ports themselves. It’s a U-turn from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, which … [Read more...]

The CDC updated their mask wearing rules today that is part of the Conditional Sail Order on cruises. The new guidelines state that vaccinated crew and passengers may gather or conduct activities outdoors, including engaging in extended meal service or beverage consumption, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings. The new rules also took out language that stated that passengers should … [Read more...]