Oceania Launches Its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale

Oceania Cruises has launched what it’s calling Its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, offering savings of up to $5,400 per stateroom on over 100 sailings in 2024. The limited-time offer is valid on bookings made between November 14 and December 5, 2023. Oceania Cruises’ Black Friday Sale features itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Africa,...


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Colombia’s San Andrés Ready for More Cruise Ships

Colombia’s San Andrés Island is ready to receive more cruise ships. After suffering damage from a hurricane, the destination opened a new pier earlier this year. Named El Cove Embarcadero, the facility now offers improved infrastructure, including bathrooms and shaded areas, allowing guests to disembark from cruise ships using auxiliary vessels, such as Zodiac or...


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Lindblad and National Geographic Expand, Extend Deal Through 2040

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings announced today the long-term extension and expansion of the Lindblad Expeditions brand’s strategic relationship with renowned exploration and scientific discovery brand National Geographic, according to a press release. Under the new agreement, the two companies have extended their industry-defining 20-year relationship for 17 additional years, with a commitment through 2040 that will...


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Celestyal Cancels December Sailings

In response to guest and partner feedback and due to an increase in customer cancellations, Celestyal Cruises announced its decision to cancel some of its December sailings sailing to Israel. According to a company statement, the decision takes effect from December 2, 2023, and affects all Celestyal departures from this date, through the end of...


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15 Perfect Christmas Gifts For Cruise Lovers (2023 Edition)

When it comes to that person on your gift list that loves cruising, what can you get them? The most obvious answer is a cruise, but that’s often way too much money to spend on a single gift.  Luckily, there are all sorts of fun gifts for cruise lovers that they will be thrilled to […]


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Holland America Opens Bookings for 2025-26 South America and Antarctica Cruises

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2025-26 South America and Antarctica sailings From November 2025 through March 2025, the Oosterdam will sail between San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, and either Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Itineraries include visits to Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu and Torres del Paine National Park, among other destinations....


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Viking Neptune Celebrates First Anniversary

The Viking Neptune is celebrating its first anniversary this month. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 930-guest vessel was delivered to Viking on Nov. 10, 2022. With an unusual maiden season, the Viking Neptune embarked on Viking’s 2023-2023 World Cruise just a few weeks after entering service. Following a series of itineraries in...


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Disney Celebrates Opening of New Terminal at Port Everglades

Disney Cruise Line has officially arrived at Broward County’s Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to a press release. On Monday, Disney Cruise Line, along with port and community leaders, celebrated the opening of the new dedicated cruise terminal and Disney Cruise Line’s second year-round homeport in Florida. “The grand opening of our...


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Hamburg Welcomes One-Millionth Cruise Passenger, Announces 2024 Plans

On November 12, 2023, Hamburg welcomed its one-millionth cruise passenger for 2023 as the MSC Euribia docked in the city. The winner and their family were greeted at the Cruise Center Steinwerder by the team from Cruise Gate Hamburg GmbH (CGH) and political and media representatives, a statement said. “Welcoming the one-millionth guest is a...


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Sea Days on a Cruise: What to Know, Tips, and More

While you might picture exotic ports of call for your cruise, the vast majority of the trip is actually spent on the ship. It’s where you’ll explore and play sailing from port to port. It’s where you’ll eat, sleep, and relax. In fact, we calculated that on a 7-day cruise, roughly 85% of your vacation […]


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Carnival Celebration Completes First Year in Service

The Carnival Celebration recently completed its first year of service. Built for Carnival Cruise Line at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the LNG-powered vessel welcomed its first guests on Nov. 6, 2022. At the date, the Celebration set sail from Europe on a 14-night transatlantic crossing to the United States. Sailing from Southampton to...


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MSC Cruises Confirms Two More Cruise Ship Orders

MSC Cruises has confirmed its order for two more LNG-powered ships from Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyards, according to a press release. The two  ships – currently referred to as World Class 3 and 4 – are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. There is an option for a fifth ship.  Additionally, the new World...


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Cunard 4 Queens Gin Collection Launches with Queen Anne Edition

With less than six months to go until the launch of its new ship, Cunard has revealed it will raise a glass to the Queen Anne in May by unveiling an exclusive new gin, according o a press release. The Queen Anne Edition, which will celebrate the finest botanicals from across the British Isles, will...


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Over 5,000 Attend Tarrus Riley Concert at Nassau Port

Over 5,000 people attended the Tarrus Riley concert at the Amphitheatre at Nassau Cruise Port on Saturday, October 28, 2023, according to a press release. The reggae singer’s concert was the first held at the new port amphitheater, marking a major milestone for the country’s only plug-and-play outdoor venue. The sold-out concert was a part...


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Variety Brings Back West Africa Itineraries and Launches a Cultural Hub

Variety Cruises is relaunching its West Africa itineraries for the first time since the pandemic and opening a cultural hub in the community, according to a press release. The two eight-day itineraries are roundtrips from either Dakar or Banzul, sailing through the Rivers of Gambia and Senegal. Sailing on a small boat with a capacity...


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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches One-Month Black Friday Sale

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its earliest Black Friday Sale offer, a month-long promotion valid on 2024 sailings. With NCL’s Black Friday Sale, travelers get 50 percent off all sailings on all ships, including the Norwegian Prima, the Viva and the recently announced Norwegian Aqua set to launch in 2025. The offer can be...


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Rhapsody of the Seas Resumes Service in Europe

After seeing part of its European season cancelled due to the geopolitical situation is Israel, the Rhapsody of the Seas is resuming service today. Sailing from Barcelona, the Royal Caribbean International vessel is kicking off a trans-Atlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale. Before arriving in the United States, the 14-night itinerary features visits to several destinations...


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Working Out on a Cruise: What to Know About Staying Fit at Sea

Think of a cruise and working out in a gym might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Truth is, however, that if you like working out, then a cruise is a fantastic place for you. Any ship that you sail will have a place for you to exercise, and we’re not talking […]


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Swan Hellenic Reveals Its First Chopra ‘Explore & Restore’ Cruises

Dwan Hellenic released details of its first “Explore & Restore” cruises, sailing throughout 2024. According to a statement, the Explore & Restore voyages offer plenty of activities aboard and ashore including daily yoga and meditation sessions and breathwork, as well as self-discovery workshops and Ayurveda-inspired meals. Patrizia Iantorno, chief commercial officer of Swan Hellenic, said:...


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Royal Caribbean Offering Huge CocoCay Discounts for Black Friday

At Cruzely, we like to stay on top of annual Black Friday cruise sales. Usually these deals revolve around booking upcoming cruises. But if you’ve already booked a trip, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. One cruise line in particular — Royal Caribbean — is offering up some huge discounts as part of a […]


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Saudi Tourism Authority Becomes ‘Global Travel Partner’ at WTM London

Saudi Tourism Authority announced a new partnership with RX Global to become the first-ever “Global Travel Partner” of the World Travel Market (WTM) tradeshow events, according to a press release. The agreement was signed after the tradeshow in London. The two-year partnership, which will cover the global remit of the WTM brand (including  WTM London,...


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Margaritaville at Sea to Offer Longer Cruises Starting in 2024

Margaritaville at Sea is set to offer new three-night weekend cruises starting in 2024. According to an update shared by the company, the new itineraries were created after guests’ feedback and debut in August. In addition to a visit to Freeport, on the Grand Bahamas Island, the longer cruises introduce a full day at sea....


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SES to Launch Fifth and Sixth Satellites

SES announced the launch of the O3b mPOWER 5th and 6th satellites this Sunday, November 12.  According to a statement, this will complete the six-satellite medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation necessary to provide global services. The start of services for SES’s O3b mPOWER is targeted for early Q2 2024.  Simon Maher, senior vice president of...


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What Price Is a Good Deal on a Cruise?

Cruise line sales, frankly, are a dime a dozen. While they can always make you feel like you’re getting a great deal on a cruise, these offers run constantly and don’t actually change the final price that much. So what is an actual good price for a cruise? How do you know when you’re getting […]


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November Update: Carnival Cruise Line Fleet Locations and Itineraries

With ships repositioning to new homeports, Carnival Cruise Line is getting ready for the debut of the new Carnival Jubilee. Set to enter service in December, the new vessel is in final stages of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Cruise Industry News tracked down the location and the itineraries of every Carnival...


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Port Everglades: New Lines, New Ships and a New Terminal

Port Everglades is kicking off the 2023-24 cruise season by welcoming new cruise lines and ships, and establishing itself as a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line, according to a press release. “We could very well top our 4 million passenger record, although our ‘official’ projected number is conservatively estimated at some 3.7 million embarking...


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Port of Seattle Completes Record Setting 2023 Season

The Port of Seattle concluded the 2023 cruise season on Monday, October 30 with the departure of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sun from Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. This year’s cruise season hosted 291 cruises with a record 1,778,193 revenue passengers, according to a press release. The port said it is estimated...


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Booking.com Expands into Cruises in the U.S.

Booking.com announced the launch of Cruises, a new platform for customers in the United States to browse cruise options, according to a press release. Launched in partnership with cruise agency World Travel Holdings, Cruises enables US customers to assess more than 10,000 sailings with over 30 cruise lines, from more than 55 departure ports across...


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We Asked AI to Imagine the World’s Largest Cruise Ship in 2044. Here Are the Wild Results…

What will the world’s largest cruise ship look like in 20 years? Just two decades ago the largest cruise ship on the planet was Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas, coming in at 140,000 gross tons. Today, that’s considered a moderately sized ship with the current largest cruise ship — Icon of the Seas — […]


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Cruise Ship Casino Games Guide (Games Offered, Minimums, Payouts & More)

When night falls on a cruise ship, there’s arguably no more popular place to be than in the ship’s casino. The atmosphere is buzzing, people are shouting with every win (or groaning with every loss!), and the energy can be off the charts. It’s the place to be in the evening, if you like to […]


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Carnival Cruise Line Opens More 2025-26 West Coast Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line is adding more West Coast sailings in 2025-26, plus a new sailing for Carnival Firenze’s debut in Long Beach, California scheduled for next spring. In addition to opening more sailings on the Carnival Firenze and Carnival Radiance, the cruise line is also adding to its Carnival Journeys program of longer voyages with...


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Celebrity Officially Welcomes Its Newest Ship — Celebrity Ascent — to the Fleet

Fans of luxury cruising have reason to be excited as Celebrity Cruises, the upscale premium cruise line, officially welcomed its latest ship to the fleet. Celebrity Ascent was transitioned from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France over to the cruise line in a welcoming ceremony this week. Ascent marks the fourth ship in the […]


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Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of the Ascent

Celebrity Cruises took delivery of its newest ship, the Celebrity Ascent, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. The fourth ship in the Edge Series, the Celebrity Ascent will make its debut in Fort Lauderdale on December 3, sailing a seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary with calls in St. Maarten, St. Thomas and...


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Celebrity Xcel Named As Next Ship For Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises announced today that the fifth ship in its Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel, and will debut in 2025. The company previously announced the ship would be methanol ready. The reveal was made at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, as executives from both Royal Caribbean Group and the yard celebrated...


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Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2023 Cruise Deals

Looking for great cruise deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? You’re in luck. It’s the biggest shopping period of the year and cruise lines are in on the action, helping you to score some nice offers. There’s little doubt that 2024 should offer up some of the most intriguing cruise deals. Cruise lines have […]


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Charlottetown Concludes Cruise Season, Aims for Record 2024

Port Charlottetown concluded the 2023 cruise season, setting sights for a record-breaking 2024. According to a press release, Port Charlottetown welcomed 89 ships and 119,488 passengers this year, marking one of the biggest seasons ever. “We are delighted with the rapid growth of PEI’s cruise industry over the past decade and 2023 was no exception,”...


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Cruise Baltic Hosts Two FAM Trips Exploring Northern Europe

In October, Cruise Baltic hosted two familiarization (FAM) trips for cruise line representatives exploring destinations in Northern Europe to promote the Baltic cruise product. According to a press release, the two FAM trips focused on seasonal experiences during fall and winter and included visits to a total of 12 destinations. “For many years, the Baltic...


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BC Tours Appoints Mark Robinson as General Manager

BC Tours has appointed Mark Robinson as general manager based at the company’s offices in Barcelona, according to a press release. In his new role, Robinson will oversee the daily operations of the BC group and focus on business development opportunities. He will report to Isaac Alvarez, director of the Alsa Group Tourism Division. “As...


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MSC Cruises Expands Entertainment Program for Young Guests

MSC Cruises announced the expansion of its Young and Teen Program across its fleet, including a new MSC Cruises’ original teen music video dedicated to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its private destination in the Bahamas. The Young and Teens Club onboard all MSC Cruises’ ships will have extended opening hours and eight hours of...


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11 Big Things That Could Disappear in Cruising

Anyone that’s taken a cruise knows that the story in cruising is more, more, more. More people, bigger ships, more to eat, see, and do. But cruising is constantly evolving. Part of that evolution is something disappearing. In some ways it can be a bit sad to see things that you enjoy being taken away. […]


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HX Expands Scientific Program in Antarctica

Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has established new sustainability benchmarks in Antarctica for the 2023-2024 season, according to a press release. The company has donated over 1,100 cruise nights to researchers and will support over 20 research projects. HX said that it projects that guests will contribute more than 16,000 data submissions through its Science & Education...


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Ocean Odyssey Celebrates First Anniversary

After being delivered to SunStone Ships October 2022, the Ocean Odyssey recently celebrated its first anniversary. Built at the China Merchants Heavy Industries Shipyard in Haimen, China, the 120-guest vessel was initially operated by Vantage Deluxe World Travel as part of a long-term charter agreement. Sailing along its sister ship Ocean Explorer, the Odyssey offered...


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Royal Caribbean Cancels Itineraries from Haifa; Shuffles Ships

Royal Caribbean International is cancelling Jewel of the Seas’ 2024 homeporting season in Haifa. As a result, the company also adjusted different itineraries in the Caribbean and the U.S. Northeast. No longer cruising in the Mediterranean, the Jewel is now scheduled to offer a summer/fall season in the U.S. Northeast. Previously scheduled to sail in...


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Regal Princess Arrives in Galveston

Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess arrived in Galveston on November 5, marking a milestone as the largest Princess cruise ship ever to homeport in Texas. The Regal Princess will operate roundtrip sailings to the Western Caribbean from now through March 24 with an anticipated 75,000 passengers sailing aboard the ship. To celebrate the milestone event, a...


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Freeport Native Joins Disney as Island Environmental Manager

Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has appointed Eraise Thompson as its Island Environmental Manager, according to a statement. In this newly created role, the Freeport-native coordinates a wide range of environmental sustainability initiatives at Disney Castaway Cay as well as DCL’s new island destination in Eleuthera, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, once in operation. Thompson’s...


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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Undergoing ‘Comprehensive Strategic Review’

As part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ (NCLH) third quarter earnings presentation, the company revealed in a slide deck that it was “currently undergoing a comprehensive strategic review of all aspects of the business to define NCLH’s vision for the future.” “With new leadership and perspectives across our organization, we have embarked on a review...


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Carnival to Launch ‘Heroes American Pale Ale’

Carnival Cruise Line is launching Heroes American Pale Ale in honor of Veterans Day on November 11. The new drink option will be available in Carnival’s onboard breweries and each pour will also serve as a charitable donation, according to a press release. For every pint glass of the drink sold, Carnival will donate $1...


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11 Best Things to Do on a Sea Day on a Cruise

There’s plenty of talk about things to do in ports of call when on a cruise. Much less is discussed about days at sea, despite the fact that plenty of cruises — whether long or short — have them. In short, a sea day is nothing more than a day on your cruise when the […]


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Davies Acquires Helsinki Shipyard

Davie announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard. The Canadian and Finnish shipyards will maintain separate legal and operating entities but with headquarters in Québec. According to the press release, the details of the agreement remain confidential, however, the transaction was made possible by a combination of Davie’s...


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Global Ports Canary Islands Begins Cruise Terminals Construction

The construction of cruise terminals in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are about to begin, according to a press release. Approximately 40 million euros will be invested in the construction of the terminals on behalf of Global Ports Canary Islands. The new cruise facilities are expected to speed up the transformation of...


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