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Carnival Cruise Line Bolsters Support for Alaska’s Seafood Industry

By |September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

As global demand shifts to heightened sustainability, Carnival Corporation is taking decisive steps to support Alaska’s seafood industry, which is facing growing pressure from global markets. Through its Holland America Line and Princess Cruises brands, the company is sourcing seafood directly from Alaska and working closely with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to bolster the state’s industry. Carnival Corporation has committed to sourcing fresh, locally caught seafood for its ship- and land-based restaurants and dining venues across Alaska. This effort sees the company serving more than 230,000 pounds of seafood each summer, including a wide variety of Alaskan species[...]

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I Took a $3,000 Photography Course on a Cruise ship. Was it Worth It?

By |September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|

You Get the VIP Treatment on Image MastersA Zodiac pauses in front of an iceberg in Greenland (Photo: John Shedwick)The VIP treatment isn’t limited to the special Zodiac tours. The Image Masters land trips also focused on having time to take pictures, rather than having to keep up with a larger group. When I was on the regular walks, we were told by the Expedition Team that this was not a photography walk and we couldn’t hang around to take pics.The hosted dinner with the photographers at the end was a lovely touch, a chance to talk about[...]

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Ritz-Carlton’s Second Luxury Vessel Debuts in Monte Carlo

By |September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

Ilma, the second “superyacht” from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, officially entered service on September 2, 2024 with a 7-night journey from Monte Carlo, Monaco, to Rome, a fitting maiden voyage for an ultra-luxe ship. The vessel, built at the French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique, follows Ritz-Carlton’s first superyacht, Evrima, which launched in 2021. Although she debuted second, Ilma actually is a big sister to Evrima, with 11 decks and 46,750-gross tons to Evrima’s 8 decks and 25,400-gross tons. Accommodating just 448 guests, Ilma joins the ranks of the world’s most luxurious and smallest cruise ships. The all-balcony ship[...]

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The 9 Best Royal Caribbean Bahamas Shore Excursions

By |September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|

Royal Caribbean offers many cruises to the Bahamas, and each visit is a new opportunity.With hundreds of tours to choose from, what's the best shore excursion in Nassau?The capital of the Bahamas is known for its tropical climate, colonial harbor, beautiful beaches, and small neighboring islands.According to the Nassau Cruise Terminal website, the port hosts 4 million cruise visitors a year.Read more: Your really dumb cruise ship shore excursion questions answeredGuests visiting the island can choose from a wide range of activities, from ATV adventures to snorkeling to beach breaks. You can have a fantastic day in port no[...]

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P&O Cruises Updates Policy That May Restrict Some Guests

By |September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

Travel can be challenging for those who require the use of mobility devices, and P&O Cruises has recently updated its Mobility Scooter Policy in a way that could be even more challenging for booked guests or those planning an upcoming cruise. While the new adjustment is made for safety concerns to ensure everyone can be helped in the event of an emergency, it could be seen as restrictive and limiting for those who use certain mobility devices. All booked guests have received email or text notification of the changes to ensure everyone is aware of the new policy.[...]

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Royal Caribbean Kids Sail Free 2024-2026 Dates & Tips

By |September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|

Kids Sail Free is a promotion Royal Caribbean offers from time to time on select sailings that are usually a great vacation discount.  Throughout the year, Royal Caribbean will offer Kids Sail Free deals as a way to encourage new bookings.  In this post, we will cover information about the promotion, tips for booking it, and offer answers to frequently asked questions.For starters, Kids Sail Free is an offer Royal Caribbean offers selectively throughout the year.  It is not available all the time and there is no way to know exactly when it will be offered again. We always post[...]

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