Entertainment options revealed for Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander ship
Margaritaville at Sea recently revealed the entertainment offerings onboard its new ship, Islander, embarking on its maiden voyage from Port Tampa Bay in June. While sailing on the Islander, guests will be treated to two scripted live production shows, along with two theme nights, poolside activities, and music unique to the ship....
Princess Cruises alters main dining seating options across the entire fleet
Following a successful test on Sun Princess, Princess Cruises will revise its approach to the main dining options found across its fleet. For cruises departing September 14, 2024 and beyond, every Princess Cruise ship will have separate dining rooms designated for one of the three table service options – Traditional, Reservable, or...
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Hard Rock to offer combined rewards program
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have partnered with Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming in a combined rewards program. The global partnership will allow travelers to take advantage of accommodations, meals, discounts, and more at Hard Rock and Seminole casinos, hotels, and cafes, and on Royal Caribbean International and...
Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key Opening in Bahamas in 2025
Carnival Cruise Line is currently building Celebration Key – an exclusive port on the south side of Grand Bahama island. Set to open in summer 2025, Celebration Key will feature five different “portals” spread over 65 acres. Each portal is distinctly different with experiences like a mile-long white sand beach, large...
Construction underway for Royal Caribbean’s first Royal Beach Club in Nassau
Royal Caribbean is adding to its private destinations as the cruise line broke ground on Royal Beach Club, a 17-acre beach day experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will feature three pools, two beaches, swim-up bars, private cabanas, food and drinks, and highlight the culture of The...
Four Seasons Yacht unveils inaugural itineraries and first look at its suites
As other cruise lines compete to outdo each other with bigger and bigger mega-ships, the Four Seasons Yacht takes a different tack. When the Four Seasons Yacht debuts in late 2025, it will be 679 feet long, compared to Sky Princess’ 1083 feet and Icon of the Seas’ 1198 feet, with 14 decks and only …...
MSC World America debuts in 2025 with seven distinct onboard districts
When MSC World America debuts in April 2025, she will create an eye-catching profile against the Miami, Florida skyline. The new ship’s signature plumb bow will rise vertically from the waterline and her Y-shaped aft will open onto the impressive outdoor World Promenade. Overall, MSC World America will span 22 decks, measure more than...
Make plans for the next solar eclipse by booking a cruise
2024’s solar eclipse was marked on my calendar since the last one in 2017 as my hometown of Rochester, NY was smack dab in the path of totality. When the big day came, clouds blocked the view, but the world faded to black none the same. When it ended, our family looked at each other …...