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Royal Caribbean announced their exciting new ship deployments for the 2019-2020 season. There will be more short cruise options in the Caribbean and Bahamas as well as a shift in home-ports for all Oasis-Class ships within Florida. There will also be a new ship in Alaska and new ports to explore in Europe. Amped Up Short Cruises in the Caribbean Two Voyager-Class ships that will have significant ship-wide upgrades, Mariner of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas – will sail 3- and 4-night itineraries to The Bahamas. Mariner will…

Following the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria, Carnival Corporation brands are planning their return to the most affected ports of Grand Turk, St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. While most of the Caribbean was spared the brunt of these two major hurricanes, it took a vigorous recovery effort to restore cruise travel to those affected destinations and has led to the re-opening of cruise ports in Grand Turk, St. Thomas and San Juan. Below is a summary of when Carnival Corporation brands return to these three popular destinations: Carnival…

In an event more resembling a nightclub or rock concert, Virgin Voyages, a new cruise line started by Sir Richard Branson, officially laid the keel of their first cruise ship. The first of three 110,000 gross ton ships, will have a striking hull design and an insignia of a mermaid holding a Virgin banner. Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin said: Virgin Voyages is looking to do things differently. Their ships will have a high guest (or sailors as Virgin is calling them) to crew ratio of 2,800 to 1,150…

In early 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations on a variety of itineraries, including an expanded two-month season from San Diego to the sun-drenched Baja and Mexican Riviera. San Diego to Baja and Mexican Riviera The Disney Wonder returns to San Diego for an extended season from March to May 2019, with a variety of cruises to Mexico where Disney Cruise Line guests can enjoy vibrant culture, stunning beaches, exciting water activities, cliff diving and ziplining through the jungle. Onboard two-, four-, five- and seven-night voyages, unparalleled…

Carnival Cruise Line’s next ship, Carnival Horizon will feature custom-designed artwork created by patients of  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® The Dreamscape LED Atrium Sculpture comprised of more than 2,000 flexible LED tiles, first debuted on Carnival Vista, features changing themes, images and animations on the 3-deck high centerpiece. Carnival announced the new feature Carnival’s Day of Play, an annual event held for children and their families at St. Jude in Memphis, Tennessee. The theme of this year’s event was Carnival Playtime and kids and their families enjoyed popular games…

Royal Caribbean has announced that after the major impacts received by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, they will be resuming calls to the island ports of San Juan, Puerto Rico and St. Maarten. The first Royal Caribbean ship to call on San Juan will be Freedom of the Seas on November 30. On Decemebr 17, Grandeur of the Seas will be the first ship to call on St. Maarten since Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas arrived to provide humanitarian relief last month. Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean…

Celebrity Cruises has announced their 2019 Summer Europe itineraries, including the inaugural Mediterranean season for Celebrity Cruises newest ship, Celebrity Edge. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises said: Celebrity Edge Inaugural Mediterranean Season Celebrity Edge will transport guests to the stunning vistas of the Mediterranean with a range of seven- to 11-night sailings from iconic cities like Barcelona and Rome in 2019. The itineraries will also feature two of the new ports of call: Nauplion, Greece – a charming coastal town with a Greek island-feel – and Santa Margherita,…

Princess Cruises announced the third annual Culinary Cruise series to take place onboard the Regal Princess February 11 – 18, 2018. The seven-night cruise sailing to the Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida will feature famed Miami-based chefs Brad Kilgore and Scott Linquist. Guests on this cruise will be able to participate in a series of daily activities and adventures including cooking demonstrations, cookbook signings & Q&A sessions with the acclaimed chefs. There will also be special menus featured throughout the ship’s restaurants and bars. Guests will also be able…

Royal Caribbean has planned to commence port visits to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on November 10, 2017. The island, along with many others were significantly impacted after the deadly hurricanes in September. The first Royal Caribbean ship to call on St. Thomas since early September will be Adventure of the Seas. Adventure of the Seas is home-ported in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which is also still reeling from devastating hurricane damage. Partnering with the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Royal Caribbean has committed to a complete restoration of…