23 Norwegian Cruise Line Tips, Tricks and Mistakes to Avoid
Sharing is caring! Are you going on a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line? Here are some important NCL tips, tricks, and mistakes you’ll want to know before your cruise. Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the most popular cruise lines in the world. Known for its “freestyle cruising” model and family-friendly atmosphere, NCL is one of the best choices for a cruise vacation. With Norwegian Cruise Line having so much to offer, you’re going to want to know every tip, trick, and secret, so you can make the most of your vacation. Whether this is your first cruise[...]
TUI Cruises Shares Construction Photos of New Mega-Ship
At least from the outside, Mein Schiff Relax looks just about ready to join the TUI Cruises fleet. Considering construction began in June of 2022, it’s exciting to see how far she has come. The Germany-based cruise line released new photos of its eighth ship, which is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Aside from some remaining scaffolding to suggest otherwise, the exterior of the 4,100-guest ship looks complete. As the 160,000-gross ton ship was successfully floated out in November of 2023, it makes sense that all or most of the exterior work would be[...]
15 Last Minute Things to Pack and Do Before a Cruise
Sharing is caring! No matter how organized you are as you get ready for your cruise, there are always last minute things to pack and do right before you travel. Unfortunately, if you forget to do some of these things before your cruise, it can cause some real problems. I know first hand. In fact on a cruise last year, I forgot my prescription medication at home. What a hassle that was and the solution wasn’t that easy (I’ll tell you more below). In this post I share a last minute cruise packing list, as well as some[...]
Carnival Vista Being Removed from Service for Repairs
Carnival Vista’s mechanical woes continue to disrupt travel plans as Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled its September 7 voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida, due to unresolved speed issues. Passengers, who have been eagerly awaiting updates after the cruise line adjusted its itinerary on its current 8-night Eastern Caribbean voyage that departed on August 24, are now facing the disappointment of last-minute changes, as the cruise line works to correct the technical faults that have hampered the ship’s propulsion. In a message to affected guests on August 27, 2024, Colleen Oliverio, vice president of guest services – Contact Centers at Carnival Cruise[...]
Four Cruise Passengers Arrested in Miami for Credit Card Fraud
Four passengers found their cruise getaway ending on a sour note when they were arrested in Miami. Their offense? Using fraudulent credit cards to play big at the ship’s Vegas-style casino, located on Deck 7. The culprits, Michael F. Emmanuel (35) and Tyrisha Delgado (38) of Boston, and Devin Jones (28) and Quentin Marcellus Tuck (32) of Beaumont, Texas, now face a slew of charges in Miami, including grand theft and running an organized fraud scheme. According to arrest reports, during a cruise aboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica, which departed from Miami on August 19, 2024, the suspects allegedly tried[...]
Carnival’s Large Excel-Class Ships to Call at Upgraded Private Island
It might seem like a long way off, but Carnival Cruise Line is making plans for 2026 and 2027 with the unveiling of new Caribbean itineraries from four popular US ports. It also hinted at several enhancements coming to Half Moon Cay, a private island destination in the Bahamas. Cruisers setting sail from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and Baltimore can select from a wide variety of 6- to 14-day voyages, plus new Carnival Journeys itineraries. The cruises are open for sale, and many itineraries feature calls to Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key, the new private destination that[...]
Sharing is caring! Are you going on a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line? Here are[...]
At least from the outside, Mein Schiff Relax looks just about ready to join the[...]
Sharing is caring! No matter how organized you are as you get ready for your[...]
Carnival Vista’s mechanical woes continue to disrupt travel plans as Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled[...]
Four passengers found their cruise getaway ending on a sour note when they were arrested[...]
It might seem like a long way off, but Carnival Cruise Line is making plans[...]
