Author: Anthony Otten
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Royal Caribbean International Adjusts World Cruise Route Due to Red Sea Concerns
Royal Caribbean International is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and satisfaction of its passengers by altering the route of its much-anticipated Ultimate World Cruise. Originally scheduled to navigate through the Suez Canal in May, the nine-month journey aboard the Serenade of the Seas is now set to explore alternative paths due to ongoing
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Skagway’s New Cruise Dock Float Suffers Unexpected Damage but Repairs are Underway
Skagway, a favorite port of call in Alaska, faced a setback when its new cruise dock float, under construction, encountered unexpected damage en route to its destination. Initially scheduled to arrive on February 14, the dock float, crafted by Transpac Marinas Inc. in Anacortes, Washington, suffered damage due to poor weather conditions and broke into
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Enhancing Its Winter Portfolio, MSC Cruises Unveils Canary Islands Route
MSC Cruises is set to bolster its winter 2024-25 season by stationing the MSC Opera in the Canary Islands, unveiling a new 7-night cruise that takes travelers on an enchanting journey to Spain’s idyllic islands off the African coast. Launching a Fresh Winter Escape The company has opened bookings for this exclusive journey, which stretches
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Challenges Arise for Guests Aboard the Sky Princess Cruise
Weather Ruins a Cruise Embarking from Southampton, England on May 13, the Sky Princess Cruise ship set sail on a journey that promised an unforgettable Nordic exploration, visiting picturesque ports in Norway and Iceland before returning to England on May 27. However, unforeseen circumstances have led to significant changes in the itinerary, leaving passengers disappointed.
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Changes to Suite Booking Deposits by Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International has recently announced a revision to its deposit policy for suite bookings, effective from June 1, 2023. The new policy entails a shift from the current flat-rate deposit system to a percentage-based deposit, specifically 10% of the cruise fare per guest. This fleetwide alteration will impact the deposit amounts for highly sought-after
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Port Miami Receives 67,000 Passengers in a Single Day
PortMiami, known as the “Cruise Capital of the World,” recently celebrated its busiest passenger day ever, highlighting the flourishing cruise industry. On April 9, the port achieved a historic milestone by welcoming over 60,000 cruise ship passengers in a single day. Previously recognized as the world’s busiest cruise port, PortMiami had temporarily relinquished that title
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Extensive Upgrades Await Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
Exciting details have been unveiled regarding the upgrades to Margaritaville at Sea’s exclusive ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. To ensure an exceptional cruising experience, the vessel will undergo a comprehensive dry dock starting on May 21 and emerge completely revitalized and enhanced on June 2. The upcoming upgrades encompass various aspects of the ship, introducing
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MSC Seaside Fails CDC Inspection
The MSC Seaside embarked on its inaugural journey from Port Canaveral recently, and during this voyage, it underwent an inspection by a CDC inspector as part of the Vessel Sanitation Program. Unfortunately, the ship received a score of 67 out of 100 due to multiple violations. A score below 85 is considered unsatisfactory according to
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Carnival Venezia moving from NY to Port Canaveral
Carnival Cruise Line has recently announced its plan to relocate the Carnival Venezia from New York to Port Canaveral by the end of 2024, as stated in a press release. Christine Duffy, the president of Carnival Cruise Line, expressed excitement about the new sailing opportunities, stating, “The sailings we are introducing today will allow us
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Massive Cruise Port Traffic
Hey, so there was a big traffic mess in Southampton, UK on Friday because they had to do some surprise security checks while four cruise ships were letting people off and taking on new passengers. The delays went on for a long time, and officials were telling people who live nearby to stay away from
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