Are cruises to Cuba in jeopardy following the latest changes to policy announced last week under President Trump? The quick and simple answer is… No. While President Trump rolled back many of the rules that were loosened under the Obama administration, the people-to-people travel program remains in place, which is…
Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria just emerged from 30 days in dry dock getting a $40 million makeover. She went in having a passenger capacity of 1,988 and came out being able to accommodate 2,081 thanks to the addition of 30 staterooms and five Penthouse Suites. [caption id="attachment_11842" align="aligncenter" width="966"] Cunard…
The next ship to gain the title of “world’s largest cruise ship,” has touched water today for the first time. Royal Caribbean’s next Oasis-class ship, Symphony of the Seas, was floated out of dry dock and moved to begin the next phase of construction. [caption id="attachment_11819" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Royal Caribbean's…
Since the launch of Royal Caribbean’s first Oasis-class ship in 2009, the title of “world’s largest cruise ship” has been held by each of the three ships in this class – Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. These floating behemoths are nearly 1,200…
Holland America Line is going to Cuba for the first time in more than 30 years. They’re the latest cruise line to gain approval to sail to the island nation since the Obama administration loosened up the rules for traveling to Cuba in March 2016. One of the caveats of…
Get ready for some new and unique dining venues coming to MSC Cruises newest ship, MSC Seaside. [caption id="attachment_11670" align="aligncenter" width="800"] MSC Seaside arriving soon in Miami! Photo credit: MSC Cruises[/caption] When MSC Seaside arrives in Miami later this year, cruisers will have plenty of options besides the ship's two…
Royal Caribbean's fourth Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, is currently under construction in the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. Once complete she will gain the title of the "World's Largest Cruise Ship," a title previously held by sister ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure…
Norwegian Cruise Line released renderings of their newest cruise ships set to hit the water in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and they are… well, don’t scroll down just yet. Codenamed “Project Leonardo,” each will carry 3,300 passengers and are being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Specific details about the…
Royal Caribbean made some big announcements today including news about a new terminal, ship shuffles and what’s coming soon to their private island in the Bahamas, Coco Cay. Let’s start off with the biggest announcement, Symphony of the Seas – the fourth Oasis-class cruise ship scheduled for delivery in April…
Holland America Line's private island in the Bahamas, Half Moon Cay, is turning 20 this year. Two decades ago, the cruise line bought the island, which was then known as Little San Salvador, for a mere $6M. Since then it has developed 50 of the island's 2,400 acres with the remainder…
