It's no secret MSC Cruises is looking to be a major player in the United States cruise market. In 2013, the family-owned Italian cruise line homeported their first cruise ship in North America when the MSC Divina arrived in PortMiami to offer Caribbean cruises. In just a few short weeks,…
We are just one year away from the launch of Holland America Line’s newest cruise ship, ms Nieuw Statendam. Scheduled to be delivered in December 2018, this Pinnacle-class ship is sister to the newest member of the HAL fleet, ms Koningsdam. [caption id="attachment_12292" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Holland America Line's ms Nieuw…
Carnival Cruise Line has two Vista-class cruise ships coming out in the next two years. The first in the class, Carnival Vista was launched in 2016 and is currently the newest ship in the fleet. Carnival Vista carries 3,936 passengers and currently calls Galveston, TX home where she sails a…
MSC Seaside is one step closer to Miami! [caption id="attachment_10881" align="aligncenter" width="800"] MSC Seaside, coming to Miami in 2017. Photo credit: MSC Cruises.[/caption] In a ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy earlier today, MSC Cruises took delivery of the 5,119 passenger ship that is set to call PortMiami home…
Sir Richard Branson is not one to shy away from the limelight. So when Virgin Voyages had their keel-laying ceremony last week in Italy, those in attendance knew it was going to be more than a push of a button and clicks of camera shutters. With 80's pop icon Boy…
One of the oldest ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet is set to emerge from a multi-million-dollar cruise ship makeover. Jacksonville, FL based Carnival Elation will soon return to her home-port with several new features including additional staterooms. [caption id="attachment_12176" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Carnival Elation in Grand Turk. Photo Credit: Carnival…
There’s no doubt that cruises to Cuba are hot. Since the Obama administration lifted many of the restrictions that prohibited American’s from visiting the island nation, cruise lines have taken advantage of the cruising public's curiosity to see what life is like in the land that time forgot. [caption id="attachment_10995"…
Azamara Club Cruises is adding a third cruise ship to their fleet in March 2018. Launched in 2007, as Royal's luxury brand, Azamara operates mid-size ships which offer guests extended voyages, port-intensive itineraries, and an immersive vacation experience. Cruises on Azamara are all-inclusive and include select spirits, beer, wine, water,…
The world’s most iconic cruise line is about to get bigger. Cunard Line, founded in 1839 by Samuel Cunard, is adding a fourth cruise ship to their fleet. [caption id="attachment_12152" align="aligncenter" width="854"] For the first time since 1998, Cunard Line will have four ships in service at the same time…
You just spent seven days island hopping around the Caribbean, downing several of the “drink of the day” while baking in the warm sun, and seeing how you look in that new Senor Frogs t-shirt you bought while in Cozumel. As you head back to your stateroom, an ominous sign…
