By introducing their new virtual experience, the “wonderverse,” Celebrity Cruises is on a voyage into the future. Travellers can “see before they sail” on Celebrity’s newest ship in the Edge Series, Celebrity Beyond, by exploring a hyper-realistic digital recreation of the ship, complete with the ship’s spaces, entertaining signature moments like Celebrity’s Martini Bar Flair…
Disney Cruise Line Celebrates 25 Years With Summer Voyages
When Disney Cruise Line turns 25 in 2023, the five ships in its fleet will host special anniversary voyages over the summer with updated entertainment, decor, and merchandising. There will be new uniforms for Captain Minnie Mouse and Captain Mickey Mouse with multicoloured fabric and swirling motifs inspired by ocean waves, as well as a…
New Cruise Line Set To Enter The Australian Market
A new cruise line is coming to our shores, with its eyes set firmly on the Australian market. On its maiden voyage to Australian waters, Ambassador Cruise Line will dock in Sydney Harbour in February 2024. Ambassador Cruise Line, the first cruise line to debut in the UK in a decade, will sail into Australian…
Princess Cruise Ship Skips Port Call Due to COVID-19 Cases
This most major outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia has hit the Grand Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. Some media sources stated that Newcastle officials turned away the 107,500-ton cruise liner, but Princess said it opted to bypass the port after discussing it with local health officials. The fourth wave of COVID-19 is…
Explore Qatar’s pearl diving and boat cruise through a Priceless experience with Mastercard
Mastercard unveils a series of local experiences set within the dynamic landscape of Qatar. From a traditional boat cruise to delving into the rich pearl diving history, Mastercard is inviting cardholders to explore the sights, sounds, and history of Qatar. Take in the coastline of Qatar from a multisensory lens, aboard a traditional dhow cruise,…
What To Do If You Miss Your Cruise Ship And Will You Get A Refund?
Cruise vacations are making an incredible post-pandemic recovery and are becoming more and more popular with travelers. The influx of new ships, new destinations, and new ports means more cruisers and, with that, inevitably, more mishaps. It is always important to be prepared for anything, especially when traveling, but do you know what to do…
China’s Domestic Cruise Industry Continues To Grow
China has released further information about its domestic cruise industry development plans. A new joint venture between CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and Carnival Corporation was launched, and preliminary designs for a smaller, more luxurious cruise ship were shown. China’s growing presence in the international cruise business is being facilitated in part by a banking…
Ponant Unveils Cruise Program For Northern Summer 2024
Ponant has launched its Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 program, with highlights including the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and Northern Europe. Fifty new sailings have opened, from myriads of Greek islands to the cliffs of Ireland, unspoiled vistas in Algeria, and turquoise waters in the Canary Islands. Ponant offers 28 voyages to Mediterranean destinations and 22 to…
The Best Cruise Lines For Every Type Of Traveler In 2023
Cruise travel is on the rise in 2023. Despite being forced to halt operations in 2020 because of government restrictions, cruise travel is back to normal now, and it’s poised to continue growing in 2023. Many cruise lines have dropped all travel restrictions, including vaccine, testing, and mask requirements, and returned to normal operations. Cruises…
The New Carnival Celebration Cruise Ship Joins The Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship is appropriately named Carnival Celebration in honour of the company’s 50th anniversary. She’s the cruise line’s second LNG-fuelled vessel, helping them recover their business following the pandemic. The Mardi Gras’ sister ship, the 182,800-gross-ton, was built in Meyer Turku (Finland) and is part of a bigger platform of LNG-fuelled cruise ships that…
