Carnival Cruise Line has made a big announcement today! They have appointed renowned chef and restauranteur, Emeril Lagasse, as its Chief Culinary Officer. This means that Emeril's culinary talents will be utilized fleet-wide across all Carnival Cruise ships. Emeril's Bistro, a popular restaurant concept created by Lagasse, is already present…
Stateroom 12023 on MSC Meraviglia is a Category B2 Fantastica Balcony Stateroom located on Deck 12. This stateroom features a solid lower balcony as opposed to glass which restricts the view somewhat, but not a deal killer for me. This video tour provides an in-depth look at the features and…
MSC Cruises is expanding its U.S. presence with plans for a new homeport at the Port of Galveston, marking a big step in the company's ongoing North American expansion. The cruise line is currently negotiating with the Galveston Wharves on the development of a fourth terminal at the port, with…
Princess Cruises has made a triumphant return to Galveston with the departure of the Ruby Princess on its first cruise from Texas in six years. This 11-day sailing to Mexico and the Caribbean marks the start of the Ruby Princess' winter schedule, which includes 16 sailings from Galveston, including two…
Carnival Cruise Line was a big winner at the recent Travel Weekly's Readers' Choice Awards, taking home top honors in four categories. The awards ceremony was held in New York City and was attended by Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, Carnival Corporation President and CEO Josh Weinstein, Ken Tate,…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States and Holland America Line is the leader in cruising. So, it's no surprise that these two have teamed up in an exciting new partnership that promises to take pickleball to new heights at sea. [caption id="attachment_60871" align="aligncenter" width="800"] All ships in…
Azamara, the upmarket cruise line known for its Destination Immersion experiences, celebrated the arrival of its latest ship, Azamara Onward, with a plaque exchanging ceremony on December 12 in Miami. The event was attended by local government officials, PortMiami leadership team, and Azamara’s shoreside team, and marked the debut of…
Carnival Cruise Line has announced new details about the latest addition to its fleet, Carnival Venezia, a ship that will have an Italian flair and will operate year-round from New York. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, and Glenn Aprile, Director of New Build Product Development, held a virtual…
Last night, Port Canaveral, Florida, lit up with a celebration fit for the world's newest wonder - the Royal Caribbean International's latest ship, Wonder of the Seas. The cruise line's latest addition was named by its Godmother and "Wonder Mom" Marie McCrea from Pennsylvania, marking the start of a new…
Carnival Cruise Line is giving its guests a heads-up about a delay in the delivery of its new ship, Carnival Jubilee. The ship, which was previously slated for an October 2023 delivery date, has now been postponed to early December 2023 due to supply chain logistics and related matters at…
