Cruising Tips And Advice

With authorities in Canada confirming the relaxation of pandemic-related travel restrictions, cruise lines are reacting to the positive news and eager to welcome guests at Canadian homeports and to help travelers explore Canadian ports of call. Canada Relaxes Restrictions The Canadian government announced on Monday, September 26, that all COVID-related travel protocols, including vaccination and

Carnival Luminosa, a cruise ship recently transferred over to Carnival Cruise Line, set sail for the first time with the new red, white, and blue livery. Already added to half of the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, the new livery now showcased on Carnival Luminosa was introduced on Mardi Gras in 2021, and features the red,

Although the Canadian Atlantic coast has been going through a rough period over the last couple of days, there are still reasons to celebrate. Port Saint John will welcome its three millionth cruise ship passenger in the coming weeks, a momentous occasion for a port that only welcomed its first cruise ship in 1989. Cunard

Canada is lifting their COVID-19 travel restrictions and unvaccinated passengers will be allowed to visit Canada on a cruise starting on October 1, 2022. On Saturday, all of Canada’s COVID entry requirements will be lifted.  While the 2022 Alaska season is coming to a close, 2023 will be open to all passengers.  All cruises to

Norwegian Cruise Line has notified guests booked for a 14-night sailing aboard Norwegian Breakaway departing November 6, 2022 that regular maintenance will require the ship to reduce speed, and as a result, two ports of call are being dropped. Norwegian Breakaway Itinerary Change Norwegian Breakaway‘s November 6 sailing is a repositioning cruise from New York

A cruise line has added a new tool on their website that makes it easier than ever to see the health protocols for each cruise. Holland America Line’s new Health Protocols Tool makes it easy to see the health requirements for whichever cruise you are booked on, especially since different destinations require different things. The

We’ve got you covered with all the major cruise news from the past week as some important updates due to dock damage, Norwegian hikes the price for packages, and developments on one of the most anticipated new Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Cruise News Update Get set for your cruise news update with all the major

A cruise line has added new cruises to Bora Bora, Tahiti, and the French Polynesia in 2024 and has opened these new voyages for bookings. Paul Gauguin Cruises, a cruise line that was recently ranked the #1 small ship line, has opened reservations for its 2024 cruises featuring 33 voyages offered on seven unique itineraries

Royal Caribbean has released a new video showing a construction update on their next new cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. Icon of the Seas is the first in a new class of cruise ships from Royal Caribbean and is scheduled to debut in 2023.  The cruise line has been quiet so far about the

Sailors first created the line-crossing ceremony as a way to see if their shipmates were worth their salt on long voyages. Nowadays, the tradition is still celebrated onboard cruise ships and cargo vessels when they cross the equator and the international date line.  As Carnival Splendor crossed the international date line on Wednesday, guests onboard

Costa Cruises is simplifying their COVID-19 protocols and procedures for cruises in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and United Arab Emirates. Starting with cruises that depart on or after October 8, 2022, fully vaccinated guests will no longer require pre-cruise testing, and unvaccinated guests will be allowed on board with a negative pre-embarkation antigen or PCR test.

Episode 2 of Royal Caribbean International’s “Making an Icon” video series has been released. This second installment offers eager viewers and cruise fans further insights into the groundbreaking new ship, with tantalizing glimpses of onboard features and behind-the-scenes construction footage. Icon of the Seas Making Great Construction Progress The second episode in the behind-the-scenes “Making

Celebrity Cruises will be offering a three day Weekend Flash Sale that will have cruises as low as $174 per person. From September 23 through September 26, Celebrity Cruises is offering a three day sale on all cruises that sail from September 30 through the end of 2022. Celebrity Cruises’ Weekend Flash Sale includes the

If you’re a frequent cruiser, chances are likely that you keep a close eye on all the new cruise ships set to hit the high seas in the coming years. After all, you want to be one of the first of your traveling friends to check out all the latest and greatest in cruising, as

Carnival Cruise Line is altering six cruises on one of their cruise ships due to maintenance that will take place that affects the ship’s maximum cruising speed. Carnival sent out a letter to guests who are booked on six specific itineraries on Carnival Vista that they will now visit different ports than originally scheduled. The

Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy is sailing a completely different itinerary this week than the ship’s original schedule, due to the impact of Hurricane Fiona. Now, instead of an Eastern Caribbean itinerary, Disney Fantasy is sailing to popular Western Caribbean ports. Disney Fantasy Changes Itinerary Guests were notified by email of the itinerary change on

Hurricane Fiona continued to strengthen over the weekend, crossing over Puerto Rico and moving over the Dominican Republic as of Monday morning. The storm is now a strong Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour (145 kilometers per hour), moving northwest at eight miles per hour (13 kph). The storm

In honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a new art installation at Port Tampa Bay in Florida, featuring a local teen artist and conservationist’s work. Five sculptures are now showcased at the port’s cruise terminal, all created from discarded coastal trash and highlighting the need for cleaner oceans. New Sculptures