Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd., jointly owned by Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Group, is planning a $600 million “transformation” project that will include two floating drydocks. The floating drydocks, expected to be delivered in 2025 and 2026, are under construction at CSSC…
The cruise industry had a difficult few years during the pandemic but its problems might not be over yet. A growing number of popular destinations have introduced strict limits on the ships. While cruise tourism can be beneficial to local economies, many…
It’s too early to say what the conflict in Israel will mean for the cruise industry, said Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean International’s senior vice president of sales, trade support and service. “As far as next year goes, I think we just have…
Cruise guests won’t need to worry about liquid limits, but there are quite a few rules they’ll need to follow. Several everyday items, including candles and irons, are banned on cruise ships for safety reasons. While guests are allowed to drink onboard,…
Booked a cruise holiday? While the majority of cruise holidays are trouble free, the prospect can be daunting for new guests. From booking excursions to finding the best spot to watch the sunset, there’s a few areas where experienced guests are pros….
MARGHERA, Italy — The Queen Anne, Cunard Line’s newest ship and its first since the Queen Elizabeth in 2010, is finally taking shape. On Thursday, executives proudly led media and a handful of European travel advisors on what was billed as the…
The Carnival Freedom began a 16-day drydock on Friday that will include the installation of a new winged funnel to replace the one damaged in a 2022 fire. The ship also will get new decking and the Heroes Tribute Bar during the…
Carnival Cruise Line will offer more options from Long Beach, Calif., beginning in May 2025, including calls in Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, La Paz and Ensenada. The line’s second Italian-styled ship, the Carnival Firenze, will join the fleet sailing out…
Virgin Voyages has promoted Michelle Bentubo to serve as the line’s first chief operations officer. In her new role, she will oversee the brand’s end-to-end operations, including service delivery, port functionality, marine and technology, customer service, digital platforms, change management and business…
ABOARD THE EXPLORA I — If you’ve ever had a first date go better than expected, that’s how I feel about my cruise on the new Explora I. It wasn’t that I was anticipating something bad. As with some first dates I’ve…