The cruise industry, in fact the maritime industry as a whole, is at a crossroads as environmental concerns drive global regulations and the search for cleaner and more sustainable fuel alternatives. Bunker barge and tugboat in Miami, FL Today, the incumbent fuel used by an overwhelmingly vast majority of ships is heavy fuel oil or marine grade diesel oil. If you heat your house with an oil burning furnace, the oil used there is similar but the marine grade is even darker and thicker. One solution that’s gaining momentum is the adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG), more specifically what’s ..read more

click for larger Click here to Download the Deck Plans High Res Of Each Deck Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 6 Deck 7 Deck 8 Deck 9 Deck 10 Deck 11 Deck 12 Deck 14 Deck 15 Deck 16 Deck 17 Deck 18 Deck 19 The post Carnival Jubilee Deck Plans first appeared on CruiseInd ..read more

click for larger Click here to Download the Deck Plans High Res Of Each Deck Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 6 Deck 7 Deck 8 Deck 9 Deck 10 Deck 11 Deck 12 Deck 14 Deck 15 Deck 16 Deck 17 Deck 18 Deck 19 The post Carnival Celebration Deck Plans first appeared on CruiseInd ..read more

Before you set sail, there’s an important decision to make: selecting the right cabin for your journey Suite on Oceania’s SireniaMini-suite on Norwegian Bliss With numerous options available, each boasting its own perks and considerations, it’s essential to weigh your preferences and needs carefully. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate through the process of choosing the perfect cabin on a cruise ship. Location, Location, Location:Just like in real estate, the location of your cabin can significantly impact your overall cruise experience. Cabins situated towards the center of th ..read more

Having just spent an amazing week onboard the Regal Princess, I wanted to share a complete photo tour of the ship, deck-by-deck. Regal Princess But first some background on the ship. The Regal Princess is a Royal-class cruise ship and is the identical sister ship to the Royal Princess. These classes of ships were built at Fincantieri and launched between 2013 and 2021 with the Regal Princess setting sail in 2014. The other 4 ships in the class (5 if you include P&O’s flagship Britannia) are the Majestic, Sky, Discovery, and Enchanted. These later 4 ships have slightly different layouts to ..read more

In a few weeks time I’ll be boarding the Regal Princess for one of her first cruises out of Galveston. Lets take a look at the basics of the ship. The Regal Princess is a Royal-class cruise ship and is the sister ship to the Royal Princess. The ship was built by Fincantieri in Italy and was launched in 2014. It is known for its elegant design, luxurious amenities, and a range of entertainment options. Here is a general overview of the history and features of the Regal Princess up until my last update: Construction and Launch: The construction of the Regal Princess began in 2012 at the Fincan ..read more

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Here’s a list of every cruise ship by Cruise Line: **Note: Excludes river boats like the American Song, American Queen Steamboat Company’s fleet or the Viking river fleet,  gambling ships like the Oriental Dragon (ex-Sun Viking), Cruise Ferries like Color Line and Silja Lines’s fleets or the China Star (ex-Radisson Diamond), or Ice Breakers like the Quark Expeditions operated ships. Cruise Line/Operator Ship AIDA Cruises AIDAaura AIDAbella AIDAblu AIDAcara AIDAdiva AIDAluna AIDAmar AIDAmira AIDAnova AIDAperla AIDAprima AIDAsol AIDAstella A ..read more

This post first appeared in 2022 Here’s a list of every Cruise Line: **Note: This is our alignment of where we think each cruise line fits in. Mass Speciality Expedition Smallship Premium Upper Premium Luxury Ultra Luxury AIDA Cruises Adriana Cruises Antarctica XXI Alaska Dream Cruises Celebrity Cruises Azamara Club Cruises SeaDream Yacht Club Crystal Cruises Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Aranui Coral Expeditions American Cruise Lines Cunard Line Hapag Lloyd Paul Gauguin Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Carnival Cruise Lines Australis G Adventures Captain Cook Cruises Fred. Olsen Cr ..read more

This post first appeared in 2022 There are currently 407 active cruise ships. **Note: Excludes river boats like the American Song, American Queen Steamboat Company’s fleet or the Viking river fleet,  gambling ships like the Oriental Dragon (ex-Sun Viking), Cruise Ferries like Color Line and Silja Lines’s fleets or the China Star (ex-Radisson Diamond), or Ice Breakers like the Quark Expeditions operated ships. Cruise Line Active Ships AIDA Cruises 14 Alaska Dream Cruises 6 American Cruise Lines 5 ANEX Tours 1 Antarctica XXI 2 Aranui 2 Astro Ocean 2 Australis 2 Aza ..read more