Virgin Voyages is starting 2023 with a new ad campaign, “Now We’re Voyaging,” and a new music video, “The Voyage.” “The Voyage” is directed by Jonas Åkerlund who has worked…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Attempting to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Norwegian Cruise Line has informed passengers of a change in itinerary for their “Bermuda Virginia Beach” sailing aboard the Norwegian Joy. Citing sustainability, the Norwegian Joy will now only call…
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For the first time industry-wide, two cruise ships operated by a major cruise line sat in the same port in Genoa, Italy on Thursday, January 5, waiting to embark on…
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In late December, Carnival announced that three smaller and less-efficient ships across its brand would be sold. Carnival Corporation indicated two of the three ships would be from Costa Cruises…
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More cruise lines are beginning to switch to Starlink Maritime Internet which is SpaceX’s satellite internet service. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Hurtigruten and SeaDream made the switch last year. Yesterday,…
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Carnival Cruise Line is the just the latest to raise fees on gratuities and WiFi packages. Gratuities will be increased for all staterooms effective April 2023. All standard staterooms are…
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Whether you are looking for ultra-luxury, adults only or family friendly, you’ll find a new ship debuting just for you in 2023. The Viking Saturn is scheduled to debut in…
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Passengers on board the Viking Orion were expecting the cruise of a lifetime but they are not getting what they had hoped for. The Viking Orion departed from New Zealand…
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Beginning in January 2023, Norwegian Cruise Line is cutting back on housekeeping services for most cabin categories. While this is clearly a money saving measure, Norwegian Cruise Line is stating…
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The Port of Galveston celebrated its 1-millionth passenger in 2022 on December 22. Kathy Wade and her family were traveling with an inflatable Christmas tree and two bags of gifts…
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