China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has begun sea trials for its first-ever Chinese-built cruise ship, Adora Magic City. With Adora Magic City, China is looking to join Finland, France, Germany,…
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Carnival Cruise Line Expanding Use of Facial Biometric Technology
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding the use of facial biometric technology in order to expedite the debarkation process at nine of its homeports. More than three million Carnival guests have…
Comments closedCarnival Cruise Line to Rollout New Menu Fleetwide
Carnival Cruise Line successfully tested new menus aboard Carnival Dream this past month. Because of their success, the cruise line will begin offering the new menus fleetwide and began with…
Comments closedNorwegian Gem Chartered for Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line and the Hallmark Channel are teaming up to bring the magic of Hallmark Channel’s Christmas movies to the high seas. The Hallmark Channel has announced they are…
Comments closedCruise News Digest — July 16, 2023
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Here you can catch up on the past week’s cruise news and all things La Lido Loca. Let’s dive in! Lots of news…
Comments closedPort Everglades to Welcome Five New Ships in 2024
Port Everglades, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has announced more cruise options for the 2024 summer season for cruisers to enjoy. Port Everglades, the third busiest cruise ship in the…
Comments closedHolland America Line Makes History
In a press release, Carnival Corporation announced that on July 11, 2023, Holland America Line had its biggest booking day in its 150-year history. Bookings not only broke the cruise…
Comments closedMSC Cruises’ Ocean Cay Receives ”Hope Spot” Designation
MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas has been declared a “Hope Spot” by Mission Blue. Mission Blue is a non-profit organization founded by oceanographer Dr.…
Comments closedMSC Cruises is Returning to China in 2024
MSC Cruises announced on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, that it is returning to China. On March 16, 2024, MSC Bellissima will relocate to Asia and will sail from its homeport…
Comments closedNorwegian Cruise Line Debuts Unique Starbucks Mugs
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a new, exclusive collection of “Been There” Starbucks mugs to debut on nine of its ships beginning with the Norwegian Viva in August 2023. In…
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