Disney Cruise Line’s sixth ship, Disney Treasure, will join the fleet in 2024, and Peter Pan was on hand at the recent D23 Disney Fan Expo to assist unveil the ship’s details. On stage at the Anaheim event, the crew revealed the ship’s name and other unknown information to the audience by playing a smart…
Cordelia cruises returns to its homeport Mumbai
After having successfully completed sailings along the East Coast of India, Cordelia Cruises returns to its homeport of Mumbai on 29 September 2022. Cordelia Cruises announced earlier this year that beginning January 2023, they will offer a 4-night cruise between Mumbai and Lakshadweep and a 3-night cruise between Mumbai and Goa. The Empress now sails…
Magic At Sea Begins With Disney Cruises
Disney Cruise Line is reaching Australia and New Zealand for the first time. Disney Magic at Sea delivers magic and beloved Disney characters to our shores for a short time beginning in October 2023. The ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings will provide an unforgettable holiday experience with beloved Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters…
Costa Cruises Simplifies COVID-19 Protocols
According to a press statement, Costa Cruises is revising its health guidelines regarding COVID-19, making its cruises more accessible. The company has announced that as of the 8th of October, a new simple process will offer passengers full access to all ships and port facilities. Most noticeably, pre-embarkation testing for vaccinated passengers will no longer…
P&O Will Pilot Test Vanuatu Cruises For Safe Restart
Starting in November, P&O Cruises Australia and Vanuatu authorities will work together to restart cruising to the island paradise. During this time, two cruises will depart from Australia to test protocols and processes and strengthen the rollout of cruising to Vanuatu. This comes after Vanuatu decided to do away with mandatory pre-arrival testing for all…
Top 5 Most Popular Cruise Lines According To CruiseCompete
CruiseCompete, an independent organization specializing in cruise services comparisons to help cruisers find the best deals, released their most recent CruiseTrends report. For this study, CruiseCompete considered over 25,000 cruise quotes requested by consumers in the United States and their most recent data. The analysis shares relevant information, especially for travelers interested in sailing in…
Destination NSW Unveils Resource To Capture Cruise Passenger Spending
Destination NSW has developed a new tool to assist tourist economy businesses in capturing passenger expenditure in the state’s cruise port network. The new handbook, developed in collaboration with the Port Authority of New South Wales, gives practical advice to help businesses design experiences and sell them through the cruise distribution network. ‘Quick Tips for…
Why the Baltic can still make waves with Oceania cruise company
Seven countries and nine magical calls in only ten days on the Oceana Cruise Ship, Marina – Baltic cruise. Seven countries and nine magical calls in only ten days – you must catch your breath due to both the beauty and the rollercoaster ride. Oceania Cruises proves that sailing the Baltic is still a magnificent…
New Celebrity Beyond Cruise Ship First To Offer Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet
After months of speculation and waiting, the new ‘Celebrity Beyond’ cruise ship is set to be the first to offer travelers the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet. The new technology has been heralded as a way to provide better quality internet access to passengers in remote places, making them ideal for industries such as…
Princess Cruises Announces New Bids For Cabin Upgrades And Norwegian Launches 40% Off Sale
Two major cruise companies have been applying different strategies to stay competitive in the cruise market and here’s what travelers should know. Princess Cruises —the American cruise line owned by the Carnival Corporation— just introduced a new bidding program. The company will allow guests to bid for cabin upgrades on selected cruise ships starting September…