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Carnival-Owned Cruise Line Opens State-of-the-Art Fleet Operations Center

By |September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

AIDA Cruises has just flipped the switch on its new Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg’s HafenCity. The new high-tech command center is now ready to keep the fleet’s 31 cruise ships on course. The newly revamped center, part of Carnival Maritime GmbH (CMG) and opened on September 2, 2024, is now the most advanced of its kind in Germany. It provides 24/7 support to cruise ships under AIDA and other Carnival Corporation European brands. Utilizing cutting-edge digital technology to monitor speed, weather, navigation, and technical data from engine rooms in near real-time, the center’s advanced monitoring allows[...]

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Mitsui Celebrates 90-Day Debut Countdown with New Shore Excursion Program – Cruise Industry News

By |September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Mitsui Ocean Cruises today announced the program of shore excursions for its inaugural season, marking the 90-day countdown to the debut of its first ship, the Mitsui Ocean Fuji.According to the Japan-based company, which is operated by MOL Cruises, the tours were created to bring guests to destinations including Beppu, Hiroshima and Kochi.Mitsui Ocean Cruises also said that the Fuji will embody “Funtabi,” allowing guests to have beautiful encounters with Japan.Formerly operated by Seabourn, the 458-guest ship is set to enter service for the brand on December 1, 2024.The new shore excursions program was created to offer authentic[...]

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Royal Caribbean shows by ship

By |September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|

One of the best things about a Royal Caribbean cruise are the high caliber shows included in your cruise.The notion of "dinner and a show" is part of the core cruise experience that you'll find on any Royal Caribbean ship.In the evening, there are signature shows performed during a sailing.  Some ships even have multiple theaters where different shows can be seen.Royal Caribbean has built a reputation within the cruise industry for offering the best entertainment on any ship that can compete with land.  Many of the shows are designed to be of the same quality that you'd[...]

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Oasis of the Seas Passengers Given Free WiFi to Book Oasis Band Tickets

By |September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

“Maybe” you can cruise and catch a concert, too. That’s what happened on Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas during a 7-night roundtrip Western Mediterranean voyage from Civitavecchia (Rome) on August 31, 2024.  When the famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher of the critically acclaimed band Oasis surprised the world by announcing that they would be returning together for a tour in 2025, Royal Caribbean didn’t want passengers to miss their chance at securing tickets for the highly anticipated event. After 15 years of not touring together, the “Oasis Live ‘25” tour, which will kick off on July[...]

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European, International Cruise Mistakes From Frequent Traveler

By |September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|

I had a great time on my 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise to France and Spain, but I can't help but reflect on the 5 mistakes I made.Despite the highlights of my trip, I regretted a few things I would have done differently (and absolutely will do when I return to Europe next year).I think there's always room for improvement, and some mistakes stood out immediately while others I realized later on probably could have been differently.It's easy to overthink any vacation, but I would recommend planning your European cruise with these tips in mind.Taking public transportation from the[...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Alaska Sailing Due to Redeployment

By |September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

Cruising to Alaska is a bucket-list voyage for many travelers, but Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out to eager cruisers with the unfortunate news that the very first 2025 Alaska sailing for Norwegian Bliss has been cancelled. The impacted voyage is a coveted 10-night sailing that was to have departed Seattle, Washington on April 2, 2025, with calls to Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria, as well as scenic cruising in the iconic Glacier Bay. “Norwegian Bliss’ sailing on April 2, 2025, has been canceled as a result of a fleet redeployment,” the notification letter[...]

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