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Ocean Cruising
Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas revamp features longest water slide at sea
Move over Disney, Royal Caribbean is stealing your water slide thunder. At 800 feet long, a slide called The Blaster that is one of two new slides on Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas will become the longest water coaster in the industry. There aren’t that many cruise ship water coasters (a water slide roller coaster), but Disney Cruise Line has had the longest on both…
— Orlando Sentinel
Norwegian Cruise Line to Roll Out New Beverage Package, Modify Existing Package
Beginning in March 2019, cruisers booked on any Norwegian Cruise Line ship will be able to purchase a new beverage package catering to those who prefer top-shelf liquor and a wider selection of wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks. The Premium Plus Beverage Package -- now available on select ships as part of a pilot program -- will cover all drinks by the…
— CruiseCritic
'Golden Girls'-themed cruise to set sail in 2020
"Golden Girls" fans have been given the biggest gift, but they'll have to get on board next winter to see the card attached.
Picture this: A special Western Caribbean cruise celebrating the iconic sitcom has just been confirmed for next winter, and it includes a cheesecake party. The Golden Girls At Sea experience sets sails from Miami, Florida -- where main characters…
— CNN
River Cruising
This Is the One Cruise You Should Definitely Take Before You Die
River cruise travel is having a moment and it’s no surprise. It’s in the sweet spot of cruising: appealing to travelers who have already done the ocean-cruise thing but are looking for something a little different, while also appealing to sworn no-way-never cruisers who are slowly coming around to the fact that these smaller ships offer all the convenience and relaxation…
— Fodor\'s Travel
How to explore the world's greatest sights on a river cruise
You could be forgiven for thinking that the constraints of river cruising – narrow, meandering waterways at the tips of their bows, following a precise direction dictated by the currents – limit sightseeing. Far from it. Many of the greatest inland cities on the planet, from Paris and Budapest to Moscow and Cairo, owe their location and fame to the river on which they…
— Telegraph (London)
Luxury Cruising
New Regent Seven Seas Cruise Ship Floats Out During Shipyard Ceremony
Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated a major milestone on February 9 when its new ship -- Seven Seas Splendor -- touched the sea for the first time during a float-out ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. To kick off the ceremony, which occurs once a new ship's exterior construction is complete, a Champagne bottle was smashed against Seven…
— CruiseCritic
Small Ship Cruising
Travel news, holidays, destinations and information from New Zealand and around the world
The law of diminishing returns is when the more you pay for something the less you get. At a glance this might also describe to the pricing of cruise fares; the more you pay, the smaller your boat shrinks. For as little as $75 a night you might book a berth on a 230,000 tonne Oasis-class pleasure cruiser. Meanwhile on the modestly sized 184-passenger Le Lapérouse, you…
— The New Zealand Herald
WWII Veterans To Join In Regent And Seabourn 75th Anniversary D-Day Commemorative Cruises
Veterans will be sailing into Normandy in far better ships and far more luxury than they did originally, for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing. And you can join these heroes, as well as best-selling authors, world-renowned historians and expert battlefield guides. The National WWII Museum is chartering two once-in-a-lifetime luxury cruises allowing travelers of all…
— Forbes
The coolest new hotel opening? It’s on board a ship
Spirit of Discovery – the latest cruise ship from Saga Cruises – has all the hallmarks of a boutique hotel, and has been designed in such a way that every one of its passengers will feel they’re getting the special treatment. This summer sees the opening of one of the world’s most elegant hotels. It will be in Liverpool. And Dublin. And Barcelona, Lisbon,…
— Telegraph (London)
Adventure Cruising
If You're Adventurous and Weird This Is Your Cruise
On a typical day sailing through remote parts of Quebec aboard the M/V Bella Desgagnés, you will stop in multiple ports and watch the crew load and unload shipping containers packed with beer, food, medical supplies, trucks, snowmobiles, building material, and maybe even a mobile home or caribou shot by Indigenous hunters. For people who crave water travel but…
— The Daily Beast
Odds and Ends
Why There are More Female Cruise Ship Captains Than Ever
Kate McCue was walking along a beach on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten last June when an attendant asked if she was heading back to one of the cruise ships docked there for the day. Wearing a pair of mirrored aviator sunglasses and a sundress over a swimsuit, McCue certainly looked the part of the relaxed vacationer. She replied, however, that she…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Get Yourself a Slice of Cheesecake Because a Golden Girls-Themed Cruise Is Coming!
Gather your favorite gal pals and get ready for a sweet vacation! Next year, a Golden Girls-themed cruise will allow fans to sail the seas while reveling in an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1985 classic. The cruise — hosted by Minneapolis-based party promoters Flip Phone Events — will begin on Feb. 24, 2020, and leave from Miami before making stops at Key West…
— Popsugar
Cruise ship passengers denied access to Cuba return to Florida
Travelers returned home Monday heartbroken after a cruise ship promising a Valentine’s Day reunion with loved ones was turned away from Cuba. Grand Classica, chartered by Viva Travel, got back to the Port of Palm Beach about 9 a.m., with many passengers on board still upset. Zeida Ssbdia is one of the disappointed passengers. She was looking forward to seeing…
— Sun Sentinel
Cyclone Oma Causes Cruise Cancellations, Delays and Itinerary Changes for Australian Ships
At least five Australian cruise ships have been forced to change paths to steer clear of Cyclone Oma, which is circling off the Queensland coast. So far, one cruise has been cancelled and others will return home late due to the rough seas. Oma, which has been downgraded to Category 1, is affecting the itineraries of ships from P&O, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise…
— CruiseCritic
Going on a cruise? Here's what not to buy aboard ship
To some cruisers, retail therapy is a prime component of sailing. They love spending time poking around in the shops on board their ships, picking up souvenirs or logo T-shirts and hats. But be cautious about what you purchase, says Cruise Critic. You may be able to pick up some bargains, especially at the end of the trip, but many purchases have been steeply…
— LA Times
Deck Plans
Voyage Report Nieuw Statendam, Half Moon Cay
by Britton Frost
Last week, I wr ote about my day at sea aboard Nieuw Statendam. This voyage report marks the fourth and final chapter of my time aboard.
Our last port of call before reaching Ft. Lauderdale was Half Moon Cay, a private island only visited by Holland America Line and Carnival guests. While a few people who work on the island live there, 86 people commute 18 miles to and from the island for work by…
— Travel Research Online
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