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Cunard’s Queen Anne Embarks on Historic Maiden World Voyage, Honoring a Legacy of Luxury

Cunard’s newest luxury ship, Queen Anne, embarked on its historic 107-night maiden world voyage from Southampton on Jan. 9, marking a new chapter in the cruise line’s distinguished history. Spectators gathered across the city to witness the ship’s 9 p.m. departure, celebrating with a dazzling fireworks display lit up the night sky. The Queen Anne will make her…

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Disney Cruise Line Announces More Ships In Their Rapidly Growing Fleet

Big news for Disney Cruise Line fans! Disney has you covered if you’ve been dreaming of new magical adventures at sea. With exciting updates on the horizon, the cruise line announced details about its fleet expansion, including a new class of ships and the addition of a fourth vessel in the Wish class. Let’s break…

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Virgin Voyages Introduces Groundbreaking Annual Pass for Unlimited Sailing in 2025

Virgin Voyages, known for its innovative and luxurious approach to cruising, has unveiled a game-changing offer for travel enthusiasts: the Virgin Voyages Annual Pass. This exclusive opportunity allows travelers to set sail aboard Virgin Voyages’ four ships—Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady, and Brilliant Lady—as often as they wish for an entire year in 2025….

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Incredible Food Options at Carnivals New Private Island, Celebration Key

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed an exciting glimpse into the future of Caribbean cruising with its newest destination, Celebration Key. Set to open in July 2025 on Grand Bahama, Celebration Key promises to be an exclusive tropical paradise for Carnival cruisers, offering a diverse range of dining and drinking experiences. With more than 30 food…

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What to Expect When Your Cruise Itinerary Is Impacted by a Hurricane or Civil Unrest

As a travel advisor and frequent cruiser, I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when an exciting cruise itinerary is disrupted by unforeseen events like hurricanes or civil unrest. With Hurricane Helene predicted to hit popular ports like Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatán, and areas of conflict such as Russia canceled indefinitely, it’s more…

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What Cruise Ports Will Hurricane Helene Hit?

Hurricane Helene is projected to impact several cruise ports in Florida, though the exact effects depend on the storm’s path as it develops. As of now, the ports of Miami and Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale are not expected to face direct impacts, and cruise operations continue as scheduled. However, cruise lines are monitoring the…

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Royal Caribbean Appoints Director of Environment and Sustainability for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island

MIAMI, Aug. 2, 2024 – Royal Caribbean International has named Stacy Lubin as the director of environment and sustainability for its upcoming Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, slated to open in 2025. Lubin, a 20-year conservation expert, will oversee environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with both Royal Caribbean standards and local regulations…