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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced updates to their summer 2018 deployments. The new cruises will feature exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while unpacking just once and enjoying the most free and flexible cruising experience at sea. New for 2018, Norwegian Sun will reposition to Port Canaveral and offer all-inclusive four day cruises to Havana, Cuba and Key West, and three-day cruises to the Bahamas. Norwegian Jewel will rejoin the youngest fleet sailing to Alaska in summer 2018, with a multitude of exciting itineraries…

Carnival Cruise Line thanked the troops by hosting the world’s first “social media powered  barbecue” for military troops at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. By using #ThankYouBurger, Americans from all over were asked to show their appreciation of the U.S. military by using social media to tweet and post messages of gratitude via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. More than 15,000 messages were received and the message were laser printed on burger buns an serve to military troops and their families. Carnival Cruise Line donated $25,000 to…

Following on the recent wave of cruise lines sailing to Cuba from the United States, Carnival Cruise Line’s, Carnival Paradise embarked from Tampa, Florida to Havana, Cuba for the first of many scheduled voyages. To mark the occasion, a celebration of Cuban culture, music, cuisine and libations, featuring the “World’s Largest Cuban Sandwich at Sea” and a $25,000 charity donation to Tampa’s Ybor City Museum Society. Attendees included Carnival Cruise Line Executive Vice President of Guest Shipboard Operations Gus Antorcha, representatives of Port Tampa Bay, Ybor City Museum Society and…

The Garden of Eden will come alive onboard the newest ship from Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge. Eden on Celebrity Edge will feature dramatic design elements and a fusion of culinary and entertainment. Spanning three decks at the aft of the ship with almost 7,000 sq. ft. of glass, Eden has more outward-facing glass than any other room at sea. It is a design and architectural feat, brought to life in collaboration with internationally-renowned visionaries. Eden exemplifies the innovative outward-facing design of the new Edge Class ships. The first of these…

Holland America Line’s Westerdam completed a 12-day dry dock in April and she emerged with several major new spaces, including two firsts for the line. Explorations Central, or EXC, in the Crow’s Nest and Rijksmuseum at Sea. Westerdam also received the popular Music Walk venues Lincoln Center Stage and Billboard Onboard, the intimate Gallery Bar, a reimagined Lido Market and The Retreat area with private cabanas. Additional upgrades and modifications included suite upgrades, enhancements to the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, renovations to youth areas Club HAL and The Loft, and…

Following President Trump’s announcement today regarding new policy changes for U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba, many cruise lines collectively breathed a sigh of relief as they can continue to operate their Cuba cruise programs for the foreseeable future. Royal Caribbean, who operates the Empress of the Seas to Cuba from Florida stated: Norwegian Cruise Line, who operates the Norwegian Sky to Cuba from Miami stated: Carnival Cruise Line, who operates the Carnival Paradise to Cuba from Tampa stated: While cruises to Cuba may continue to operate out of the United…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and first purpose-built cruise ship the Asia market, Norwegian Joy, has completed her first preview cruise. David Herrera, President of NCLH China said: Norwegian Joy also features some firsts for a cruise ship, including the first race-track at sea. The two-level track located on decks, 18 and 19, runs 750 feet and features a viewing platform, covered pit lane, workshop, storage room, timing system and floodlights. This isn’t a watered-down version of a go-cart track, as the three speed selections from beginning to expert can have…

Carnival Cruise Line has appointed three experienced maritime professionals as senior officers for their newest cruise ship, Carnival Horizon. The three dedicated senior officers with a combined 60 years experience with Carnival Cruise Line, will lead a team of over 1,400 dedicated crew that will join the ship for its inaugural voyage on April 2, 2018. Carnival Horizon’s senior officers will include: Captain Luigi De Angelis – A 22-year veteran of Carnival Cruise Line, De Angelis joined the company as a deck cadet aboard the Carnival Imagination in 1995 and…

Royal Caribbean will begin offering a new non-refundable deposit program starting on July 1, 2017. In North America, it has widely been the standard that cruise booking deposits are 100% refundable up until final payment dates. There have been some exceptions to this particularly when booking higher level accommodations such as suites, where cancellation penalties may occur before final payment. Royal Caribbean’s new program, that will roll-out fleet wide, includes some key features and benefits for guests. Guests have the option to book a traditional or the new non-refundable fare…