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Anthony Bourdain inspired tour of Bilbao, Spain

By |August 29th, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|

I wasn't sure how to approach planning my Royal Caribbean visit to Bilbao, Spain, until I was watching late night reruns on TV.Some evenings I'll put on a TV show I've seen dozens of times just to have on in the background while I browse the web, take care of family matters, or call friends and family.  A few weeks ago, I had "No Reservations" show on and I thought I should explore a port like Anthony Bourdain would.Anthony Bourdain is a famous chef turned world traveler, and he documented his journeys by going to a city or[...]

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Carnival Addresses Concerns About Alcohol Consumption Onboard

By |August 29th, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

John Heald, the official brand ambassador for Carnival Cruise Line, is addressing one onboard controversy once and for all.  Apparently, some of Heald’s 585,000 Facebook followers have developed a fixation on how the crew members onboard Carnival’s 27 ships monitor alcohol consumption onboard – with some suggesting that cruisers who purchase the Cheers! Drink package are treated differently.  While guests can purchase drinks a la carte during their sailing, many opt in for the Cheers! Drink package, which starts at $70.74 per passenger and is available to guests over the age of 21. The program allows guests to[...]

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Former Royal Caribbean crew member gets 30 years for secretly filming kids

By |August 29th, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|

A former Royal Caribbean crew member has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after placing hidden cameras in guests' staterooms and secretly recording young kids. Arvin Joseph Mirasol, 34, a cabin steward from the Philippines, was arrested in March after a passenger onboard the 228,081 gross registered ton Symphony of the Seas reported finding a camera in their bathroom. The guest found the concealed camera when she reached under the sink to grab toilet paper. Mirasol was arrested when the ship returned to Port Everglades on March 3, when Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection could board[...]

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The World Unveils 2025 Journey with Nearly 100 Ports – Cruise Industry News

By |August 29th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The World has unveiled its 2025 journey, spanning five oceans and six continents, according to a company statement.Sailing from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and ending in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, the residential ship will visit nearly 100 ports along the way.The World’s 2025 itinerary explores the western U.S. coast, the Sea of Cortez, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Africa. After celebrating the New Year in Cabo San Lucas, travelers will sail along the U.S. West Coast and head south to Mexico for an expedition to the Sea of Cortez. Guests will explore wild coasts with remote islands and landscapes[...]

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Are You Ready to Take a Cruise? Ask Yourself These 11 Questions!

By |August 28th, 2024|Categories: Feature, General|Tags: |

If you’ve never been on a cruise before, you may think that cruising is all beach bumming in island destinations, gorging yourself at the buffet and dancing the night away with a bottomless drink in your hand. While these are certainly aspects of some cruises, though, not every cruise is the same and before you book a cruise, you need to know what you’re getting into. Here are the 11 questions to ask yourself before booking a cruise, to help you pick the right cruise to book, as well as the questions to ask to decide if cruising[...]

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TUI Cruises and CMP Host First Sustainability Event in Gotland – Cruise Industry News

By |August 28th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

TUI Cruises and Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) held the first-ever TUI Cruises Gotland Day in Visby, Gotland, on August 19, 2024, aboard the newly launched The Mein Schiff 7.The event, aimed at promoting dialogue on sustainability, brought together local politicians, port and destination stakeholders, and representatives from cruise lines to share knowledge, experiences and best practices, according to a statement.“It was very inspiring to take part and see how the development of future cruise ships has become more sustainable,” said Erik Ohrn, CEO of Gotland Business and Tourism Association. “We need to shift gears and continue developing our[...]

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