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
If you want to reduce the stress levels incurred by the planning (and for many, the participation) of a family holiday, try a cruise. Modern ships are emporiums of delight for children with high-quality kids’ clubs, child-focused activities and excursions
Sleek and gleaming white, the Caribbean Princess cruise ship looks like any other massive floating steel city at sea. But there’s something special about this 951-foot long vessel. The Caribbean Princess has quietly undergone a complete digital overhaul over the
First-time cruisers looking to embark on their first cruising holiday in 2019 may want to read up on a helpful primer released by travel experts as Wave Season gets underway. Between January and March, or what is known as ‘Wave
There was a scare on Carnival Dream when a lifeboat apparently broke off and fell into the water while the ship was at sea. Damage was done and the ship had to come to a stop. One of the lifeboats
Cruise passengers will soon be able to travel direct from Aberdeen on six new routes including Russia. Independent travel agent Ramsay Travel has unveiled the brand new routes which will be operated by Cruise & Maritime Voyages from the new
CRUISE passengers were shocked to receive a warning during their Caribbean holiday about the crime in the Bahamas following an increase in incidents on land. Cruise passengers were warned to be extra vigilant during their Caribbean holiday, according to a
Cruise ship passengers used to tip workers in cash, but in recent decades, most cruise lines have begun adding gratuity charges to passengers’ bills. Cruise ship passengers used to tip workers in cash, but in recent decades, most cruise lines
CRUISES today tend to be associated with luxury. Passengers expect to be served by attentive crew and spend most the trip relaxing. However, life on board cruise ships was not always so pampered, it has been revealed. Cruise ships today
I will admit it. Cruising might not be for everyone. It pains me to even write those words. I can’t imagine why anyone would not want to go on a cruise, but I will concede that point. However, there are
The family of a 22-year-old autistic Georgia man who went overboard on a Mexico-bound cruise says he was traveling with a nonprofit organization that works with disabled adults. Luke Renner of Johns Creek, an Atlanta suburb, climbed over a deck
Though what happened to the RMS Titanic certainly is tragic, there are many people now concerned about its fate as a historical relic. While there’s a good chance that it’s probably not going to get raised back to the surface
From Caribbean sands to Canadian slopes, here are 10 global spots worth a winter trip. The skis we use to slalom and luge were invented by Swedish farmers. We have Germany to thank for the 17th-century tradition of stuffing evergreen
Royal Caribbean has launched a huge sale on all-inclusive cruise holidays and there are bargains to be had. Royal Caribbean just gave holidaymakers the perfect excuse to plan their cruise holidays as the cruise line just launched a mega sale
Carnival Corporation is launching four new cruise ships across three global brands this year. That includes new ships for Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Princess Cruises. The new ships include Carnival Panorama, Sky Princess, the fourth in Princess; Royal-class
“Inspired by nature”: the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ philosophy for the new expedition ships, HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration – the company’s international expedition ship – and HANSEATIC spirit, is reflected in the spa and fitness areas. Offering treatments using natural cosmetics and
CRUISE ship staff attempted to find a 26-year-old male today after he was confirmed missing from a Carnival Cruise Line vessel. The young man went overboard the ship off the coast of Florida early this morning. A cruise ship passenger
MailOnline Travel’s Samantha Lewis was mightily impressed when she was given a tour of Celebrity Cruises’ new billion-dollar vessel, Celebrity Edge, before its first trip from Fort Lauderdale in Florida last month, as she reported. She then spent two nights