Upgrades coming to Norwegian Encore include more adult-only space
In November 2024, Norwegian Encore heads to a two-week dry dock for a refurbishment that includes the addition of an adults-only outdoor lounge, a new Mediterranean specialty restaurant named Palomar, and 24 new balcony staterooms. Norwegian Encore will also expand two dining venues, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki. Other changes to...
Disney Destiny debuts in November 2025 with Super-Heroes keeping Villains in check
Disney Destiny is the name for Disney Cruise Line’s third Triton Class ship with a theme of “Heroes and Villains.” A sister ship to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny will sail an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...
Add-on packages released for Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise on new Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has partnered again with Hollywood’s Magic Castle for its second Conjurer’s Cruise onboard Sun Princess, November 9-16, 2024. American magician, actor, and improv artist Michael Carbonaro will headline performances during the Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise as it sails an intinerary through the Western...
Details on The Harbour outdoor family area on MSC World America
When MSC World America sails out of Miami beginning in April 2025, families will instantly flock to The Harbour. Designed as an outdoor space for families to play together, The Harbour will feature a waterpark, themed playground, ropes course, an 11-story spiral dry slide, and the Cliffhanger thrill ride. The Harbour is the heart of...
Photos and Videos of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Recently, Disney Cruise Line welcomed the first guests to their new island destination in The Bahamas. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is the line’s second, exclusive port-of-call, and Cruise News Weekly’s Matt and Jackie Roseboom were on the Disney Magic for this maiden voyage to the stop. Matt and Jackie share their day at...
Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander family fun offerings
Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander family fun splashtacular water fun to high-flying circus-themed workshops. Islander’s maiden voyage is a four-day cruise departing June 14, 2024 from Port Tampa Bay to Cozumel, Mexico. In addition to the previously announced entertainment options, everyone onboard the Islander will enjoy family...
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point welcomes first guests in Bahamas
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is Disney Cruise Line’s second private port of call in The Bahamas. Select media and travel agents previewed Lookout Cay on a special Disney Magic sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Prior to that, Disney Cruise Line hosted Bahamian officials and community members for a special celebration to...
Mission Blue partners with MSC Foundation to promote marine conservation
Mission Blue is a global alliance working to secure protection for healthy areas in the ocean and to restore damaged systems in places designated as Hope Spots. Recently, Mission Blue and the MSC Foundation announced a strategic partnership to implement an ocean literacy program and seagrass restoration project. This collaboration unites...
Inaugural sailing of Oceania Cruises Allura earlier than expected
Oceania Cruises’ newest ship Allura will enter service one week earlier than scheduled. Allura’s inaugural sailing will now depart Trieste, Italy, on July 18, 2025, cruising six days to Athens, Greece, calling upon Eastern Mediterranean ports of Rijeka, Croatia; Ravenna, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. Guests...
Carnival reveals details for Starfish Lagoon family portal at Celebration Key
Starfish Lagoon is the latest portal revealed for Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key, their exclusive port on the south side of Grand Bahama Island opening summer 2025. Families can enjoy all types of beach fun at Starfish Lagoon while soaking up the sun around one of the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean. In addition...