A river cruise is a relaxing and luxurious way to explore the world. Environmentalist Chris Kilham has said, “It is one thing to hear about the forest and the river, but an entirely other experience to go there, to see
The introduction of the award-winning Celebrity Edge marks the latest advance in Celebrity’s 30-year history of redefining modern luxury at sea. Celebrity has always done things a little differently. Started as the premium offshoot of a budget-friendly brand, its founding
At 171,598 tons, the newest vessel from fast-growing MSC Cruises is of a size that would have been unthinkable just a couple decades ago. Unveiled last month at a gala ceremony in Southampton, England, the 19-deck-high giant of the seas,
CRUISE ships are a popular holiday choice for many Britons – with more people from the UK taking to the seas than ever before. Cruises often attract couples looking for a romantic break – but there’s one thing you should
Costa Fortuna has officially become part of the Costa ships’ food donation program following her call in Genoa on Friday. Surplus food not served aboard the ships is collected and distributed to local organizations that support people in need. Launched
Millions of people will take a cruise this year, traveling to ports of call near and far. Some of those people will have additional needs that range from mobility impairments (i.e., cane or wheelchair users) to dietary restrictions (i.e., gluten-free
Their disappointments included limited free time and a hostile work environment. Cruise ship jobs have a number of features that set them apart from most land-based jobs, like unusual schedules and an intense hookup culture. Some current and former cruise
A Viking Cruises ship and a petroleum tanker collided near the Netherlands on Monday, the NBC affiliate 9News reported. Five people from the Viking ship reportedly suffered minor injuries from the collision. No one on the petroleum tanker was injured,
Twelve people have been busted for smuggling $2.6 million worth of cocaine hidden in chip bags and bowls onto MSC Cruises’ liner Opera. The National Crime Agency (NCA) of the U.K. announced on Thursday that six men and six women
Just one more reason to head to Greece this summer. With turquoise seas, white sandy beaches and friendly locals, there’s a reason Greece attracts around 28 million visitors per year. While the mainland itself is stunning and oozing history, it’s the
To those of you who say you will never take a cruise, consider for a moment what you’re missing. Stepping aboard a ship may be the only way to see a place: In Alaska’s Inside Passage, for instance, mammoth chunks
In 2014, a Princess Cruises’ ship was being held by dynamic positioning (a system that avoids anchoring) off Santorini in Greece, when a sunny day with calm seas turned in seconds into lashing rain, high winds and stormy water. I
Packed itineraries mean you don’t have to unpack, and you can wake up in a new destination every morning. Locals rarely benefit from the swarms of tourists visiting their hometowns. The good Cruising is the fastest-growing sector of the tourist
Cruise lines are starting to plug Turkey back into their itineraries for 2020 and 2021 in hopes that the country’s troubles are finally behind it. The handful of lines that were already operating there in 2018 are being joined by
When a cruise ship docks at a port, its passengers are subject to the laws of the country in which the port is located. While some of the biggest cruise lines base their headquarters in the United States, their passengers
The discovery of Arctic maritime routes that would carry ships westward from the Atlantic to the Pacific, or eastward from Alaska to the coasts of Norway and Russia, took centuries of perilous exploration. Today’s adventurers can sail above the Arctic
Advice if you miss your cruise ship while on holiday and the first steps you’ll need to take. Cruise holidays are a great way of exploring various destinations on one getaway. However, while you are wandering around a new city
Katherine Yasgar says she was forced to cancel her cruise after the cruise line refused to confirm a much-needed request. But what happened on the day the cruise set sail was even more infuriating. This story involves misunderstandings and errors
Carnival Corporation, the largest travel and leisure company in the world operating nine cruise lines and over 100 cruise ships, is improving cruises with new entertainment experiences and exclusive partnerships. New and expanded partnerships with top entertainment brands continue to
Cruise ships get a bad rap. If you’re like me, you might have believed that they’re a bit of a lazy way to travel — that you don’t get to spend time in nature or allow you to get a
If all had gone according to plan, 200 passengers would be penguin-spotting in Antarctica right now on Scenic Eclipse. The luxury ship, the world’s first “discovery yacht”, has today written to customers postponing her launch for the third time. Scenic
Are you looking to book a cruise but want to try something new and interesting? Perhaps you’re looking for a hidden gem or just want to go somewhere that doesn’t always get seen when people talk about going on a
Daily service charges – also called gratuity charges – are a talking point in the industry, with some lines hiking these daily charges. Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Norwegian all charge $14.50 per day, per passenger. But with customers having
Winner Awarded $100,000 in Grand Finale Slot Tournament Onboard the Regal Princess. Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) announced, in partnership with Carnival Corporation and Princess Cruises, that they awarded the grand prize of $100,000 in
The ‘secret’ or ‘mystery’ cruise appeals to the frequent cruiser who’s looking for something surprising and new, experts say. There’s an air of mystery at sea. A handful of cruise lines have launched “mystery cruises,” in which cruisers don’t know
A report is being prepared for the coroner after a young man died on the Golden Princess between Australia and New Zealand. A passenger is believed to have died on a Princess Cruise ship between Australia and New Zealand. The
Dream Cruises has announced its guests aboard the World and Genting Dream can enjoy a life-size version of Monopoly while on their cruise vacations. On every sailing during the promotion period (Jan. – March), guests of Dream Cruises have the
CRUISE ships attract crew members from all over the world and hundreds of passengers. It’s important the staff keep the cruisers happy during their time on board – which means there are certain controversial topics they are told they should
A group of men aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship got banned from the cruise line for life, after one of them jumped from the 11th floor of the ship while it was docked in the Bahamas. Nick Naydev, 27,
Think it’s hard to be sober in the Mile High City, land of legal weed and craft beer? Here, a list of events and activities to see you through Dry January and beyond. Denver may be known for its outdoorsy
A 16-year-old boy died after falling from the balcony of a Royal Caribbean cruise docked in Haiti last week. The teen fell from the eighth floor of the Harmony of the Seas while trying to access his room from a
Historically, there has been a distinction between luxury cruising and what the travel industry describes as adventure or expedition cruising. Luxury cruising was just that—a cruising experience with luxury amenities on a small ship that typically held from 200 to
Explore the poles in comfort and European restaurants with foodie experts. Madeleine Taylor reports. Expedition cruises are booming thanks to a “voracious appetite for active, experiential travel to far-flung parts”, says Kate Simon in National Geographic Traveller. From the “chiaroscuro
Many key historic attractions spread around the British Isles can be visited on a cruise. We have picked out a selection that are easily reachable on day trips from ports of call in England, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, Northern
Travellers who are willing to trade snow for sunshine and have a perfect warm winter beach vacation, here is the exotic island that has endless beauty to offer every visitor in the country. With stretches of pristine beaches, azure ocean
CRUISES bring hundreds of people together on one boat. They can holiday on the vessel for weeks at a time and enjoy a huge variety of activities on board. However, if something goes wrong, there’s a certain codeword cruise crew
Federal agents noticed something was weird with the way a crew member walked off Oceania Cruises’ Riviera cruise ship at the Port of Miami the day after New Year’s Day. Wilford Thobourne had a “stiff gait as he walked on
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands and a good-time city known for welcoming tourists, slapped a new tax on cruise passengers Jan. 1. Cruise companies aren’t happy about it. In fact, MSC Cruises was so unhappy that it canceled future stops
The Kings of the sea have just clocked up a decade of cruising — 3652 days which covers leap years — and have learnt a thing or two about life on the water, including what they never leave home without.
Civil War buffs Tom and Elaine Preston wander through a reconstructed fort where a major battle of that conflict was fought. Betsy and Andy Cross follow a guide slogging through a dense rainforest. Lauren Davis and Jim Goodman enjoy an