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Carnival Cruise Line is changing the itineraries of four cruises set to take place onboard the Carnival Venezia and the Mardi Gras in 2025.According to a statement sent to booked guests, all of the cruises will replace visits to Grand Turk with stops in Amber Cove.Affected sailings include the May 11, May 26 and June 9, 2025, departures onboard the Carnival Venezia, as well as the June 7, 2025, cruise onboard the Mardi Gras.Some of the itineraries also have adjusted days and/or times for their stays in the new port or other destinations.“We recognize that this is an[...]

In response to substantial opposition from the cruise industry, the Mexican government has significantly reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax, initially set at $42 per person. The revised tax will commence at $5 per passenger starting July 1, 2025, and will incrementally increase over the subsequent years: $10 from August 2026 to July 2027, $15 from July 2027 to July 2028, and reaching $21 in August 2028.This tax applies once per voyage, regardless of the number of Mexican ports visited or whether passengers disembark. The initial $42 fee, approved by Mexico's Congress, faced criticism for potentially making Mexican[...]

Costa announced that the 2003-built, 2,720-guest Fortuna will leave its fleet in September 2026, while the Serena will see an extensive drydock this coming November followed by a new deployment, as part of the company’s fleet upgrade program. The 2007-built Serena will feature a new food court with restaurants and bars, including Pizzeria Pummid’Oro and... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]

Wrapping up a 40-year cruising career, SunStone Ships’ Ocean Atlantic has arrived in Aliaga, Turkey, for recycling.After spending several months laid up in Northern France, the expedition vessel embarked on its last voyage in late April before arriving at its final destination on May 3, 2025.The Ocean Atlantic is now expected to soon be beached for dismantling at the Aliaga Shipbreaking Yard.During the process, all of its building materials, fixtures, systems and furniture are set to be recycled or repurposed.According to the latest edition of the Expedition Cruise Market by Cruise Industry News, the sale of the Ocean[...]

RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released the first detailed renderings of selected public areas aboard its forthcoming vessel, Seven Seas Prestige, scheduled for delivery in late 2026. These initial visuals highlight two primary spaces: the Starlight Atrium and Galileo’s Bar, offering an early indication of the design direction for the cruise line’s first new ship class in a decade.The company noted that both the atrium and bar draw aesthetic inspiration from classical and Renaissance architectural elements, blending traditional motifs with contemporary styling. These spaces, it stated, are designed to provide a preview of the broader design themes that[...]