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Exciting new experiences designed for guests of all ages are aboard the Disney Fantasy. From Star Wars and the world of Marvel themed kids areas to ice cream treats for families and luxury shopping for adults, these new additions from Disney Cruise Line bring fun-filled experiences for everyone. The Disney Fantasy New Enhancements include: Imaginative Spaces for Kids Star Wars: Command Post In Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Star Wars: Command Post takes kids on a journey where they train with heroes of the Star Wars saga and help with missions against the First…

Princess Cruises is introducing a new beverage package that places it more in line with other cruise lines, offering more drink options but with a higher price and daily restrictions. The Premier Beverage Package is offered at $59.99 USD per day plus a 15% service charge (totaling $68.99 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australia-based vessels, the package is $86.99 AUD per day including the service charge. The full amount due for the complete voyage will be charged at the time of purchase. The Princess Premier Beverage…

One of the most notable features of any Holland America Line ship is the remarkable collection of museum-quality art on board. The line’s newest vessel, ms Koningsdam, which launched in April 2016, is no exception. With a collection worth $4.1 million, the ship highlights the talents of leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany, working with art curator ArtLink, and YSA Design to procure a thought-provoking collection of diverse works that complements the ship’s design while stimulating conversation. ms Koningsdam Art Collection The result is a floating art gallery with 1,920…

The steel-cutting ceremony for Costa Smeralda, the first of two Costa Cruises ships to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the world’s cleanest burning fossil fuel, was held at Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland. Construction work began today on Costa Smeralda after her steel-cutting ceremony held at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland. The new Costa Cruises ship will be the brand’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the world’s first cruise ship to be broadly marketed to consumers from multiple countries throughout Europe. Construction of…

With Hurricane Irma tearing a path through the Caribbean and approaching the coast of Florida, Cruise Lines are alternating or canceling many itineraries over this weekend and into next week. Cruises departing from ports from New Jersey down to Miami are affected. The graphic below shows 10 cruise ships just off the coast of South Florida respositioning to calmer waters before the arrival of Hurricane Irma. This is not a regular occurrence, especially on a Friday afternoon. Those with plans to cruise this weekend or early next week should have…

UPDATE: Feb 20, 2018 – Ocean Cay Marine Reserve is now showing up on the October 28, 2019 sailing for MSC Meraviglia. This 13 Night cruise sails from New York and will re-position the MSC Meraviglia to Miami. The call to Ocean Cay Marine Reserve is scheduled for Saturday November 9, 2019 with an arrival time of 9:00 AM and departure at 11:00 PM. MSC Cruises’ private island Ocean Cay Marine Reserve in the Bahamas has been mysteriously removed from all open sailings until March 2019. No specific reason has…

Fans of Il Divo will get a chance to experience an up close and personal cruise with the group aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas. The four-night cruise, to take place November 30 – December 4, will give guests the rare opportunity to interact with band members, Urs Bühler, Carlos Marin, Sébastien Izambard and David Miller and experience a one-of-a-kind Il Divo concert aboard a luxurious ship. Il Divo Cruise The multi-platinum group, who most recently brought their AMOR & PASION tour to North America in support of…

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn celebrated a major milestone in the construction of their latest ship, Seabourn Ovation. The traditional coin and launch ceremony took palce at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri, Italy. Seabourn Celebrates Major Shipbuilding Milestone With Coin and Launch Ceremony for Seabourn Ovation The time-honored coin and launch ceremony is an enduring maritime tradition that calls for a “madrina” to preside over the celebratory events. Serving in this significant role was Jan Stearman, Seabourn’s longest-serving female shipboard team member, who joined the company 22 years ago, and a…

Carnival Cruise Line is planning to expand their popular Asian Restaurant onboard their newest cruise ship Carnival Horizon. The Bonsai Sushi specialty restaurant will be expanded to include a Teppanyaki experience. Carnival Horizon Bonsai Teppanyaki Located on Carnival Horizon’s Promenade Deck, Bonsai Teppanyaki will offer a wide-ranging menu with authentic delicacies from the Far East prepared by highly skilled chefs who will create tantalizing dishes on custom-built stations that form the center of the venue’s two eight-seat tables. In keeping with Carnival’s atmosphere of spirited and participatory fun, dinner at…