More than 20 new dining options have been added to Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Icon of the Seas! Guests can choose from upscale dining options, quick bites, and venues made for families with children. Dining options will range from walk-up windows to upscale experiences found in all eight of Icon’s neighborhoods. Icon of the Seas will come with the usual restaurants found across the Royal Caribbean fleet, but will also have brand-new dining experiences: Empire Supper Club, an eight-course experience serving American cuisine accompanied by live music from a three-piece band. AquaDome Mark ..read more

Hey cruisers! Are you ready to spend your summer sailing through the best ports Europe has to offer? Then this limited time deal from Azamara Cruises is sure to make your dreams come true. Book select cruises from now until June 2, 2023 in order to secure: Three free nights 50 percent savings on one guest Up to $750 in onboard credit This incredible opportunity, valued at over $3,300, grants guests the luxury of exploring the most historically and culturally rich European destinations while sailing on a small-size, upmarket cruise ship. Azamara prides itself on giving guests a fully-immersi ..read more

MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Euribia, is hitting the seven seas and will be the industry’s first cruise to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG)! “This industry-first net zero gas emissions voyage of our latest flagship MSC Euribia heralds another significant step on our decarbonization journey and demonstrates more than anything the extent of our commitment,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group.  MORE ABOUT MSC EURIBIA She is MSC Cruises’ 22nd ship in the fleet. The ship will sail from Saint-Nazaire to Copenhagen for four day ..read more

Today, Holland America Line officially opened bookings for the 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole! Both voyages will depart in January 2025 and will be the first Grand Voyages for the brand to travel simultaneously for more than 120 days.  “We craft one-of-a-kind itineraries that resonate with our world voyage guests, as indicated by pre-bookings on these cruises,” said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line’s chief commercial officer. “Our team put together two amazing Grand Voyages so our guests can’t go wrong with either. We’re excited to offer two distinctly diff ..read more

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to circumnavigate the globe on a luxurious cruise ship? Have you ever wished to have more full sea days during your cruise vacation?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a repositioning cruise might be for you. Repositioning cruises are designed to bring cruisers from one part of the globe to another, giving passengers a unique onboard experience for an incredible value. In this blog, I’ll explain repositioning cruises more in-depth as well as some of their benefits. What Is A Repositioning Cruise? Photo by Jonathan ..read more

Viking Cruises is heading to Europe and will operate year-round with a new winter river voyage! Guests can travel around Europe on the brand’s latest voyage, Treasures of the Rhine, giving guests first access to explore Europe in the winter season! “The Middle Rhine is one of our most popular destinations—with constantly changing views of hilltop castles, historic towns and terraced vineyards along the steep valley sides, it is a region that will always be best explored by the river,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. “Many of our guests have sailed the Rhine during other seasons ..read more

Purchasing drink packages can be daunting, especially for those purchasing a drink package for the first time. There are many dos and don’ts when securing a deluxe drink package on a Royal Caribbean cruise. If you’re considering reserving this package, keep reading for insider tips and tricks that will save you time and money!  What Beverages Packages Are Offered? Drink packages aren’t only for booze! There are four different categories of non-alcoholic drink packages. The first package is the Refreshment Package, the most popular package aside from the Deluxe Package. This pac ..read more

History buffs, this one is for you! Today, American Cruise Lines has shared their latest new cruise Civil War Battlefields Cruise, which will visit the major battlefields of the Civil War! MORE ABOUT THE CRUISE The trip is a 35-day itinerary, visiting 13 states and all three major theaters of the war.  Departing on May 4, 2024, from New Orleans, Louisiana. The trip ends in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on June 6, 2024. The voyage will be led by Bertram Hayes-Davis, the great-great-grandson of Jefferson Davis, an American politician who represented Mississippi in the U.S. Senate an ..read more

Brightline has completed repairs to the St. Lucie Railroad Bridge in Stuart, Florida, and has reopened the bridge to mariner traffic one day ahead of schedule. This concludes 21 days of work by Brightline, including replacing all mechanical, electrical, and control components on the bridge. These repairs will increase the dependability of the bridge’s openings and closings, reducing the likelihood of unexpected delays and closures. Overnight closures will continue through Monday, May 29, 2023, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Several mitigation measures will also be implemented before beginning tra ..read more

Princess Cruises welcomed retired United States Army Air Corps and Air Force officer Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III onboard Discovery Princess in Seattle for his 100th birthday celebration yesterday. As one of the few surviving members of the Tuskegee Airmen, Harvey overcame racial segregation in the military, while serving alongside the country’s first African American Army Air Corps pilots during World War II. The McChord Field Honor Guard greeted Harvey and his family aboard, performing a USAF traditional display of presenting colors. The Discovery Princess crew also joined in on t ..read more