6 Easy Transportation Options to the New Orleans Cruise Port

Are you flying into New Orleans for your cruise? Or maybe you simply don’t want to worry about driving and parking in the city? No matter your reason, there are plenty of ways to get to the cruise terminal without driving your own car. As a tourist destination, there is a large industry the revolves […]


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Can I Bring Marijuana on a Cruise?

If you want to bring marijuana on your cruise, you won’t be allowed. It’s true that in the United States, the laws regarding marijuana have eased considerably in the past decade. Today, many states have allowed recreational use with even more decriminalizing the drug. Still others have enacted medical marijuana laws, as well as easing […]


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Marella Cruises: Diverse Deployment for Winter 2023-24

After adding a new ship to its fleet earlier this year, Marella Cruises is set for a diverse itinerary offering during the 2023-24 winter season. In addition to three ships sailing to different parts of the Caribbean, the British brand is scheduled to offer cruises in the Atlantic, visiting various islands in the Canaries and...


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Variety Cruises Offers Discounts for Travel Professionals and Airline Employees

Variety Cruises launched offers for active travel professionals and airline employees, valid on select seven-day voyages in Tahiti, Seychelles, Cape Verde, West Africa and Greece. Variety is offering up to 75 percent discount for family members. For non-family members,  a 50 percent reduction applies to the rates. Active travel professionals and airline employees will have...


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AIDAsol Sets Sail on 117-Night World Cruise

The AIDAsol is kicking off AIDA Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise today in Germany. Sailing roundtrip from Hamburg, the ship is set to offer a 117-night voyage. After leaving Northern Europe, the AIDAsol is heading South with visits to ports of call in Spain, the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde Islands. Following a four-day Atlantic...


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Photos from Disney Wonder’s Call in American Samoa

The Disney Wonder called in American Samoa recently, marking the ship’s first call to the island. The 1999-built Wonder was on a transpacific sailing heading to Australia and New Zealand, where she will be based for the winter season.


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Royal Caribbean Reports Q3 Results, Increases Guidance

Royal Caribbean Group today reported third quarter Earnings per Share of $3.65 and Adjusted EPS of $3.85 for the third quarter of 2023. These results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger close-in demand and further strength in onboard revenue, the company said in a press release. The company is also increasing its...


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Celebrity’s All Included Offer: How It Works & What to Know

While cruising can be among the most relaxing vacations, there are some aspects that can also be annoying. Particularly, it can sometimes feel like even though you’d paid for a cruise, you’re always spending more once you’re on the ship. In fact, onboard spending is big business. In Cruzely’s analysis of onboard spending reported by […]


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Norwegian Prima Debuts in the Western Mediterranean

After completing a summer program in Northern Europe, the Norwegian Prima has recently arrived in the Western Mediterranean for the first time. After repositioning earlier this month, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel is set to offer nine- to ten-night cruises to destinations in Spain, Italy and France. The first voyage in the series departed from...


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Villa Vie Residences Nears Ship Deal for Start Up

Villa Vie Residences has raised millions of dollars for its residence cruise start up and hopes to have an agreement in place for a ship soon, said Mikael Petterson, founding partner and CEO. The company, which was incorporated in July, has raised $10 million in equity and has $4.5 million through customers signing up for...


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Celebrity Cruises Unveils Entertainment Onboard Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Cruises announced the entertainment lineup on its newest ship, the Celebrity Ascent. The Celebrity Ascent’s entertainment lineup ranges from nightlife experiences on the Resort Deck and live productions to interactive gaming experiences and live performances throughout the ship. “We embraced the opportunity with Celebrity Ascent to take our entertainment offering to an even higher...


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Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2025 Moana Explorer Sailings

Paul Gauguin Cruises announced its 2025 Moana Explorer Program comprising 11 sailings for younger guests aboard the Paul Gauguin.  Designed for children ages six to 15, the program is created in partnership with the South Pacific foundation for marine education and conservation called Te mana o te moana. The program includes interactive activities both onboard...


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Scenic Eclipse II Makes Maiden Call in Miami

The Scenic Eclipse II recently arrived in PortMiami for the first time. Sailing its inaugural season in North America and the Caribbean, the 228-guest vessel arrived at the South Florida port on Oct. 21. To celebrate the occasion, a plaque exchanging ceremony was held onboard, during which the PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb presented...


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25+ Must-Have Cruise Packing Tips

Packing for a cruise? We have the packing tips that you’re going to want to know. Taking a cruise is different than any other vacation. Most other vacations don’t have you packing for everything from hanging out poolside to formal dining to casual wear, while also bringing things to make your room more comfortable. To […]


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Swan Hellenic Cruise Ship Calls in Saudi Arabia

Cruise Saudi has welcomed the SH Diana to Saudi Arabia with inaugural calls to Yanbu, Baridi Island and Jeddah. Arriving in Yanbu on Oct. 12 with an overnight stay, passengers enjoyed the city’s old town and ventured into the historic Layl Souq. On the second day of the ship’s journey, the SH Diana anchored at...


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India Announces Plans to Boost Its Maritime Sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, a plan to boost India’s cruise sector. Modi made the announcement at the Global Maritime India Summit held in Mumbai. The goal of the vision is to develop the country’s maritime sector by improving infrastructure and reducing shipping emissions. Having carried a total of...


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Our Picks: The Best Cruise Line Private Islands & Destinations For Passengers

If you’re taking a cruise to the Caribbean, there’s a good chance it will make a stop at a cruise line private island or destination. Just about every cruise line has its own spot dedicated solely to their passengers. These ports are typically located in The Bahamas, with some others spread around the Caribbean. And […]


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Cunard’s Begins Six-Month Countdown to Queen Anne’s Debut

Ahead of its debut six months from now, Cunard unveiled the details of its upcoming ship, the Queen Anne, at a special celebratory event in New York held earlier this week. The event took place at the company’s former New York offices 25 Broadway – now Cipriani 25 Broadway. The brand unveiled contemporary art that...


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Swan Hellenic Boosts Its North America Sales Team

Swan Hellenic is expanding its North America Sales and Marketing Team with two director-level appointments. The company appointed Cheryl Topalian as director of operations and Rolf Logan as director of group sales, both reporting directly to Joe Maloney, vice president of sales and marketing, North America. Topalian will assume responsibility for the overall management and...


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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Partners with Global Maritime Forum

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced its partnership with the Global Maritime Forum to increase sustainable economic development. The new partnership with the non-profit organization aligns with Norwegian’s efforts to drive a positive impact on society and the environment non-profit organization through its Sail & Sustain program, including its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas...


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Norwegian Returns to Asia for the First Time in Three Years

After a three-year hiatus, Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating its return to Asia with the Norwegian Jewel setting sail from Tokyo marking the start of its extensive six-month season in the region. The Norwegian Jewel will offer 16 itineraries, visiting 11 countries and sailing from nine different departure ports, including Bangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand; Kuala...


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Princess Changes Pricing in Favor of Early Bookers in 2024-25

Princess Cruises is setting prices for 2024 and 2025 cruises to their lowest now, with the intent to increase them going forward. According to a press release, this pricing model change focused on offering the lowest prices to early bookers is a departure from the legacy cruise industry model that discounts closer to departure. “A...


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MSC Cruises Awarded Green Marine Europe Certification

MSC Cruises has been awarded the Green Marine Europe Certification, becoming the first major line to achieve this honor. The cruise line achieved the highest score across eight performance indicators which, according to the organizers, represent “environmental excellence and leadership”.  These performance indicators measured included aquatic invasive species, pollutant air emissions, nitrogen dioxide pollutant air...


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Cruise Formal Night Explained: 10 Things to Know (What to Wear and More…)

Formal night on a cruise is a classic tradition, but for many passengers, it can also lead to lots of questions. Do I have to dress up? What can I wear? When are the formal nights? We’ve taken dozens of cruise and know that for those unfamiliar with formal night, it can feel a bit […]


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China Cruise Shipping Event to Discuss Next Stage of Market

The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS16) will discuss the new development stage of the cruise industry in China and Asia. According to the event organizers, the conference – which will be held in Shenzhen – takes place in a moment of transition for the local cruise market. With China now open for all ships...


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Sea Cloud Welcomes Culinary and Literary Icons

Sea Cloud Cruises announced two special guests for early 2024 sailings onboard the Sea Cloud Spirit. Chef Cindy Hutson of Ortanique will join the sailing from San Jose, Costa Rica to Panama City, Panama on February 5 while the New York Times Best-Selling Author Les Standiford will join a special Miami roundtrip voyage, sailing March...


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Cordelia Partners with StampThePassport as Visa Solution Provider

Cordelia Cruises selected StampThePassport as its exclusive visa solution provider. The AI visa application platform will enable Cordelia Cruises’ passengers to access a streamlined visa application process and simplify the travel planning process from start to finish. StampThePassport has processed over 10,000 visas for Cordelia Cruises passengers between April and September. “We are thrilled to...


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Cruise Saudi CEO Lars Clasen Wins Tourism Award

Cruise Saudi’s CEO Lars Clasen received the “Executive of the Year – Tourism” award at the Middle East Management Excellence Awards ceremony held in Dubai on October 11. Attended by C-suite level, senior management and digital and technology business department heads as well as marketing communications guests, the event celebrated the region’s most successful business...


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Martinique Opens 2023-24 Cruise Season with Seabourn Pursuit

Martinique welcomed the first ship of the season on Sunday, October 8, 2023, with the arrival of the Seabourn Pursuit. The ship arrived at Pointe Simon cruise terminal carrying 231 passengers onboard. In addition to the Pursuit, several other Seabourn ships are scheduled to call in Martinique this cruise season, including the Quest, Sojourn and...


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A Closer Look at Crystal’s New 2025 Itineraries

Now open for bookings, Crystal’s new 2025 deployment includes a global deployment portfolio Crystal Symphony and the Crystal Serenity. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at key features of the new program, in addition to some of its itineraries. Southeast Asia Ship: Crystal Symphony Date: January 7, 2025 Length: 11 nights Homeports: Mumbai (India)...


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Vasco da Gama Sets Sail on World Cruise

Nicko Cruises’ Vasco da Gama has embarked her world cruise, departing from Lisbon, Portugal. During the ship’s 183-day circumnavigation of the world, some of the first ports of call will include Casablanca, Morocco; Paria, Cape Verde; Dakar; Walvis Bay, Namibia; Cape Town, South Africa; Durban, South Africa; Victoria, Seychelles; Phuket, Thailand; Halong Bay, Vietnam, where...


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These 8 Cruise Ships Will Have the Best View of the ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse

When it comes to astronomical events, North America is in an ideal location right now. Over the next few months, the area will experience two solar eclipses. The first occurs on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The second happens on Monday, April 8, 2024. The path of the two eclipses will create an “X” over North […]


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15+ Best New Orleans “Park and Cruise” Hotels (Free/Discounted Parking)

Let’s face it — parking for your cruise can be expensive. The Port of New Orleans charges $25 per day. And while there are some cheaper options for parking, there aren’t many independent lots in the city. However, that doesn’t you have to shell out hundreds of dollars to park for your trip. In fact, […]


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Virgin Voyages Wi-Fi Internet: What to Know (Speed, Cost, and More)

 If you’ve booked a cruise on Virgin Voyages, then you likely know that a number of perks — including gratuities, all food and wi-fi internet — are included in the fare. Of course, for so many of us online access has become a necessity more than just something that’s nice to have. Whether it’s as […]


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How Much a Cruise Costs in 2024

Wondering how much you’ll spend to take a cruise? We have specific estimates (using actual figures from the cruise lines!) below. Before we get too far, however, you should know that just like buying a car, you can spend as much — or as little — as you want for your vacation. For instance, are […]


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Lerwick Harbour Completes Most Successful Season So Far

Lerwick Harbour Lerwick Harbour has wrapped up its most successful cruise season to date, setting new records for the cruise sector at the Shetland port. The 2023 cruise program closed on Wednesday, September 27 with the arrival of AIDA Cruise’s AIDAsol, the 129th and final ship of the season, a new high for the Shetland...


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Antigua Cruise Port Welcomes First Ship of 2023-24 Season

Antigua Cruise Port has welcomed its first cruise ship for the 2023-24 winter season with the arrival of the Seabourn Pursuit. The Seabourn Pursuit made its maiden call at Heritage Quay on Saturday, October 7. Tourism officials boarded the ship for the traditional plaque exchange ceremony with the captain while the ship’s Captain Ertan Vasvi...


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10+ Virgin Voyages Tips and Things to Know Before You Sail

About to sail on a Virgin Voyages cruise? As we’ve explained before, there is a lot that’s different that you’ll want to know about before you step on board. Some of the biggest differences — no kids allowed, wi-fi and gratuities included in the fare — are well known and advertised heavily. But there are […]


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Cruise Lines Cancel Trips & Ports of Call Due to Middle East Conflict

Cruises are a global business, and that means they have to be nimble around worldwide issues from weather to war. While we’ve seen a number of itineraries adjusted due to hurricanes and tropical systems this year, an outbreak of fighting in the Middle East is now causing cancellations to cruises and other changes. Specifically, a […]


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Coral Expeditions Releases New Expedition Atlas for 2024-25

Coral Expeditions has released a newly published Expedition Atlas for the 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons. According to a press release, to celebrate its 40th year of operation, Coral created a program that features cruises in Australia’s coastal wilderness areas including the Kimberley, Cape York, Arnhem Land, outer Great Barrier Reef, and Tasmania, along with scheduled...


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AIDA Cruises Opens Sales for 2025 Summer

AIDA Cruises summer 2025 sailings are now open for sale, featuring approximately 500 departure dates. The highlight of AIDA’s 2025 season are sailings exploring Japan during the cherry blossom season.  A featured itinerary is the 15-day “Great Japan Round Voyages” onboard the AIDAstella. Another sailing combine destinations in China, Japan and South Korea or Japan,...


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Viking Polaris Completes First Year in Service

After welcoming its first guests in September 2023, the Viking Polaris recently completed its first year in revenue service. As Viking’s second expedition ship, the 378-guest vessel spent its inaugural season offering a series of expedition cruises in Antarctica and South America. Before arriving at the region, however, the Viking Polaris was christened in Amsterdam,...


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What to Know About Taking a Solo Cruise (From Someone That’s Done It)

Maybe you’re someone who relishes some quiet time to decompress without other people around. Or perhaps you found a great deal on a cruise, but it means sailing when no one else is available to go with you. No matter the reason, cruising solo is something that many people do each year… and many more […]


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Revealed: New Name for Royal Caribbean’s Second Icon-Class Cruise Ship

For more than a year, Icon of the Seas has made headlines, even though it has yet to sail with passengers. Now the cruise line is already looking ahead as it revealed the name for the second ship in the class that will be a sister to Icon of the Seas. Debuting in summer of […]


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12 Things Expert Cruisers Do Differently on Their Trip

Want to be an expert before you ever take a cruise? Or maybe you’ve taken plenty, but want to test what you know about being smart when you sail? That’s why after dozens of cruises, we’ve rounded up things we think expert cruisers know… that many may have no idea about. If you know these […]


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What to Expect on Virgin Voyages Compared to Other Cruise Lines (Differences, What to Know, & More)

Never sailed on Virgin Voyages and not quite sure what to expect? Maybe you’ve seen the advertisements and weren’t sure exactly how it compared to other major cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean or Norwegian. Or maybe you saw that it was adults only and wanted to know more before you spend your hard-earned money […]


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Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Registers Major Transactions in 2023

The cruise ship secondhand market has registered some major transactions during the first nine months of 2023. According to the Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Report by Cruise Industry News, while the overall number of deals has returned to pre-pandemic levels, significant contracts have been signed during the year so far. Out of service since the...


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15+ Things to Do in Key West on a Cruise (Including Free Things)

Sitting just about 130 miles from Miami, Key West isn’t that far from major cruise ports. Despite that close proximity, however, it can feel a world away. World famous for its laid-back lifestyle, the island is much more than just a place to party (although you can certainly do that). From beaches to history to […]


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Albatros Expeditions Closes 2023 Arctic Season

Albatros Expeditions concluded its 2023 Arctic season onboard its newest ship, the Ocean Albatros, which joined the fleet in June this year. During the season, the Ocean Albatros visited a range of destinations, including Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Iceland, Northwest, South and Northeast Greenland. The expedition team crossed the 80-degree north latitude five times within Svalbard’s...


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3 Interesting Princess Cruises Itineraries Left in 2023

With 15 ships in service, Princess Cruises is offering global deployment in 2023. Cruise Industry News selected some of the company’s most interesting cruises that are still set to depart this year. Oktoberfest European Capitals Ship: Island Princess Date: October 18, 2023 Length: 12 nights Homeport: Southampton (England) Complete Itinerary: Hamburg (Germany); Aarhus and Copenhagen...


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