Sir Richard Branson arrived at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy this morning in grand fashion to celebrate two milestones in the start-up cruise line's history. The first was the announcement that the line's first ship, currently under construction, will bear the name (previously leaked) Scarlet Lady. [caption id="attachment_13377" align="aligncenter" width="800"]…
Virgin Voyages has given us the first look of the new cruise line's first "Lady Ship" under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. [caption id="attachment_12203" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Artist rendering of Virgin Voyage's first cruise ship.[/caption] The ship, which is rumored to be named Scarlet Lady, bears the hull number 6287…
The oldest and smallest member of the Holland America Line ships is leaving the fleet. The 1988-built, 835-passenger ms Prinsendam has been sold to German cruise Line Phoenix Reisen effective July 1, 2018, and is being chartered back to Holland America so she can fulfill itineraries through July 1, 2019. Guests…
After undergoing a $120-million makeover, Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas arrived at her new homeport, PortMiami, this morning. From here, she will sail 4-night weekday and 3-night weekend cruises to the Bahamas. [caption id="attachment_13215" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The reimagined Mariner of the Seas sails into her new homeport, Port Miami. Photo…
When planning a family cruise vacation, it's important to take a look at what activities are being offered for the younger members of your family to ensure that everyone is going to have a fantastic time on the voyage! For example, a family with teens may not find that Regent…
When Sir Richard Branson first announced he was going to launch a cruise line, he said it would be a cruise line unlike anything anyone has ever seen. The first of his adults-only (18+ to sail) 2,700 passenger "Lady Ships" arrives in 2020 and will call PortMiami home. He promises…
Princess Cruises newest ship, Sky Princess, will call Fort Lauderdale home for the 2019 /2020 winter season sailing to the Caribbean from Port Everglades beginning December 4, 2019. [caption id="attachment_13043" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Princess Cruises New Sky Princess Cruise Ship. Photo credit: Princess Cruise Line[/caption] The fourth Royal-class cruise ship enters…
No cruise to the Caribbean would be complete without a stop at one of the many private islands owned by cruise lines where guests can enjoy a relaxing day in the warm sun, playing in the crystal clear water, and partaking in the many activities offered on these island paradises.…
Royal Caribbean has been known to push the limits when it comes to entertainment offerings on its cruise ships. With their signature Flow Rider, passengers can surf from the top deck high above the ocean below, or skydive in the iFly simulator on their Quantum-class cruise ships. [caption id="attachment_7422" align="aligncenter"…
Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas emerged from drydock this week following a multi-million dollar makeover. The ship, which now calls Southampton, England home, arrived with all new experiences and features following a slew of family-friendly upgrades. [caption id="attachment_13021" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Royal Caribbean International's Independence of the Seas sails into…
