Iconic "Love Boat" Cruise Line Now Serving Central Florida with Voyages to the Eastern and Western Caribbean For the first time ever, Princess Cruises will homeport in Central Florida. The iconic "Love Boat" brand will re-position its Caribbean Princess ship in late November 2024 to sail eastern and western Caribbean itineraries out of Port Canaveral for its winter season. Caribbean Princess in Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos Starting November 27, 2024, the 3,140-passenger ship will sail four to 14-day cruises out of Port Canaveral. Itinerary highlights include: One departure of a 4-day Turks & Caicos Getaway over Thanksgiving holiday Five departures of our 8-day Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas sailing to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan and Grand Turk Five...
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More people open to trying a cruise than ever before Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took around 1.7 million cruise holidays last year, nearing demand levels last seen in 2019. In data published recently, CLIA revealed that: In 2022 British and Irish holidaymakers took around 1.7 million cruises, up from 479,000 the previous year. The Mediterranean remains the number one destination for cruise travellers from the UK and Ireland. The top three destinations in 2022 were: 38.4% travelled to the Mediterranean, 29% to Northern Europe, and 10.6% to the Caribbean. The UK and Ireland markets accounted for 29% of all European source passengers. Globally, over a quarter (27%) of those who sailed for two ...
Read MoreCarnival Jubilee, the next new ship in the Excel class, will debut fun, unique and immersive ocean-themed experiences in two new zones: Currents and The Shores, along with guest favorites and, of course, the fleet's third roller coaster at sea when she debuts later this year. Currents, encompassing Deck 6 and Deck 7, is an awe-inspiring, immersive and transformative space that takes guests below the waves with a playful vibe featuring innovative technology, new and exciting bar and dining venues and live music. When guests step into Currents, they will be transported to mesmerizing underwater worlds, both realistic and fantastical, in a beautiful space that changes from day to night and throughout the cruise. The portals to the sea comprise six huge LED windows which, along with...
Read MoreStunning New Ship Will Take Guests on Incredible Seven- and 14-Day Voyages to the Eastern and Western Caribbean in 2024 and 2025 Princess Cruises' largest ship ever - Sun Princess – will make her U.S. debut in October 2024 providing the ultimate vacations to favorite Caribbean destinations on seven- and 14-day itineraries out of Ft Lauderdale, Fla. The ship is the first in the line's new Sphere class, and will homeport at Port Everglades for the winter, following a season of Mediterranean and Europe cruises when she launches in February 2024. Sun Princess Caribbean voyages will offer the perfect balance between incredible Caribbean islands, and tranquil days at sea for guests to enjoy all that Sun Princess has to offer, including captivating entertainment in state-of-the art v...
Read MoreExpanded Sustainable Alaska Seafood Menus, Extensive Beverage Program, Garden-to-Table Offerings Among New Elements in 2023 Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, is readying for the start of the 2023 cruise and cruisetour season which begins April 29. Sustainable seafood and award-winning programming that immerses guests in all things Alaska are highlights again this year as Princess sails seven ships throughout The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations, including the line's newest ship Discovery Princess along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess. New for 2023 is an expanded Wild for Alaska Seafood menu that can be enjoyed by all guests sailing with Princess in Alaska...
Read MoreCruisers wanting to maximise their experience both on and off their ship are being encouraged to make the most of their time at each port of call. Experts from Panache Cruises, the specialists in ultra-luxury cruises, are encouraging holidaymakers to plan ahead to make sure they make the most of their time when on a cruise. Once on-board, cruisers are encouraged to simply unpack, sit back and enjoy all the ‘extras’ available to them - which is easy thanks to the all-inclusive packages available on many luxury cruise lines. From welcome bottles of champagne to sumptuous afternoon teas, spa treatments to gourmet coffees, each ship is different and has a wealth of exclusive features to wow every guest. But for those looking to get their very best out of their cruising experience...
Read More8 in 10 urban Indian families are considering an international cruise holiday in the next 12 months 79% of Indians surveyed want to vacation with their families 89% believe quality time with family and loved ones supports an overall sense of wellbeing Family travel goals have taken on an all-new meaning, with Indian families seeking to make up for lost time with new and exciting experiences to strengthen their bond and enjoy each other’s company. The importance of close community and family bonds has emerged as vital to maintaining a sense of wellbeing among Indians, according to a recent survey conducted by Hansa Research on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the leading innovator in global cruise travel. FILE PHOTO: The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is seen docked at M...
Read MoreCruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released new consumer sentiment data showing the demand and perception of cruise holidays are now greater than in 2019. The survey, of 4,000 domestic and international travellers, has also revealed the economic benefits cruise brings to the areas that ships visit. According to the survey, intent to book a holiday at sea among UK passengers now exceeds levels from three years ago: * 85% of respondents who have cruised previously said they intend to take a holiday at sea again, a 6% increase from 2019 * Furthermore, among travellers who have taken a cruise in the last six months, 90% said they intend to cruise again * Of those who have never cruised, 66% are open to cruising, a 0.5% increase from 2019 Overall, 69% of int...
Read MoreNorwegian Cruise Line heads to federal court on Friday in a battle that pits the company’s plan for returning to the seas against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s vow to oppose COVID-19 “vaccine passports.” The court battle comes as big business and some government entities are responding to the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus with vaccination requirements, prompting legal challenges from vaccine skeptics and civil libertarians. Norwegian plans to make its first post-pandemic departure from Miami, the main port for Caribbean cruises, on Aug. 15. As part of its plan to guard against a COVID-19 outbreak, it will require passengers to prove they have been vaccinated. Banning anyone who refuses to prove their vaccine status will run afoul of Florida’s law, whi...
Read More-Seacations have the potential to encourage further bookings for international cruisess later this year-COVID-19 breakout on board could decrease travelers confidence-Shared facilities mean cruises present a risk for transmitting viruses easily Many cruise operators have jumped at the opportunity to take advantage of a predicted UK domestic holiday surge by offering ‘seacations’. Wrong moves such as a COVID-19 breakout on board could decrease travelers confidence and have a knock-on impact on much-needed income. However, if done right, these offerings have the potential to encourage further, higher-yielding bookings for international voyages later this year and into 2022, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Rheanna Norris, Associate Analyst at GlobalData, comm...
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