America will celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026 with what is sure to be great fanfare and a spectacular firework show. Carnival Cruise Line, aptly known as America’s Cruise Line,…
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Jamaica is Open for Cruising
Hurricane Melissa shut down cruising in Jamaica when she made landfall in late October 2025, BUT the last of the three main cruise ports, the Port of Falmouth, finally reopened…
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Pickleball has become a very popular sport for so many. If you have not heard of it, you will, especially if you visit RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Not only is…
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I am super excited to try something new next year. Since I have started traveling internationally, I have visited 32 countries on 5 continents but in reality I have only…
Comments closedCarnival Corporation & plc Unveils New Destination
Carnival Corporation & plc, in collaboration with ITM Group and Hutchison Ports ECV, revealed plans for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination that will celebrate the culture, beauty and…
Comments closedCruise Ship Monday–NCL Dawn Class
It’s Monday! Cruise Ship Monday Today brings us Norwegian Cruise Line’s Dawn class–Norwegian Dawn (2002) and Norwegian Star (2001). The ships in this two-ship class both have about a 2,340…
Comments closedCruise News Digest–December 7, 2025
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored the NCL Sun-class, Norwegian Sun (2001) and Norwegian Sky (1999). Which have you been on? Princess…
Comments closedCelebrate the HALidays With Holland America Line
Holland America is celebrating the HALidays with its second annual “Great HALiday Giveaway.” The giveaway is a 12-day online event where participants who visit The Great HALiday Giveaway website can…
Comments closed12 Months to go Brings 12 Highlights of MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, is set to debut in just 12 short months. Beginning December 4, 2026, the cruise line’s third state-of-the-art World Class ship will sail…
Comments closedPort of Philadelphia to Open New Cruise Terminal
The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on a new 16-acre cruise terminal, which will sit adjacent to the Philadelphia International Airport. The homeport along the Delaware River is…
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