Cruise Travel Updates

Table Of Content

• How Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback
• Leave plenty of time to make it to the airport on disembarkation day
• Previous Cruise Shortened
• Royal Caribbean updates: New app features, Celebrity Cruises Black Friday offer, search results & more
• Royal Caribbean will have a dog that lives on Star of the Seas
• New RCB Video: The WORST Royal Caribbean Deals
• MSC Cruises Ships by Size, Age and Class

She is one of the many members with the "Washy Washy" assignment, and has worked on Royal Caribbean cruise ships for 20 years. While cruises in the Middle East do not constitute a major region for sailings, it's certainly impacting many lines and people's vacations. Allure of the Seas is starting her run of short cruises, and it begs the question of if it's worth it to go on an Oasis Class ship for just a few days. We will need to shorten our cruise by one day and return to Norfolk on April 19th instead of April 20th, 2024. We thought of 6 reasons not to book a cruise with a lot of sea days, just in case you wanted to think about which sailing is right for you.

How Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback

Instead of going through the Middle East, the MSC ships will sail with no passengers on board and go around Africa. "We're truly sorry for the impact that this has on your vacation plans," Royal Caribbean said in a statement to guests booked on the now cancelled cruise. Guests booked on the October 14, 2024 sailing of Anthem of the Seas were informed by Royal Caribbean that they have decided to cancel a Middle East cruise because of concerns for the ship's safety.

Royal Caribbean cruise employee arrested after hidden camera found in guest bathroom on Symphony of the Seas - NBC News

Royal Caribbean cruise employee arrested after hidden camera found in guest bathroom on Symphony of the Seas.

Posted: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source]

Leave plenty of time to make it to the airport on disembarkation day

Cheap cruises are never a guarantee, but one trend we have noticed in the past few years is that Alaska cruises in the shoulder season are often heavily discounted at the last minute. One of our favorite “tricks” when planning an Alaska cruise on Royal Caribbean is to take advantage of cheap last-minute sailings. On my Alaska cruise last June, it was nearly 80 degrees on several port days—I spent the day sweating while walking around Skagway. Having packed only long sleeve shirts and pants for my Alaska cruise, I regretted not bringing more lightweight clothing. If you live in a warm climate or don’t wear winter jackets often, consider purchasing gently-used cold weather gear at a thrift shop or on eBay. There’s really no need to spend hundreds of dollars on new winter gear just for an Alaska cruise, especially if you’re traveling with children who will quickly outgrow clothing.

Previous Cruise Shortened

This is the entire process of turnaround day, and how the crew gets it all done. Behind the scenes, crew members and cruise terminal staff work tirelessly to get it all down in just a few hours. To ensure you have the most comfortable stay, here's everything you can ask your cabin attendant for. Attacks by the Iran-backed rebel group have prompted a military response, and the cruise industry has had to shift gears. Royal Caribbean announced its 9-month world cruise would be re-routed around Africa as well. The original plan was for Serenade of the Seas to go through the Suez Canal in May.

Carnival and Royal Caribbean can't offer a popular activity - TheStreet

Carnival and Royal Caribbean can't offer a popular activity.

Posted: Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT [source]

Royal Caribbean updates: New app features, Celebrity Cruises Black Friday offer, search results & more

On our YouTube channel, we have full, high definition tours of each Royal Caribbean ship sailing to Alaska. Full details have not been announced for the new beach club, but Mr. Bayley added during the webinar the cruise line will share more news about that destination experience over time. By the end of the year, Celebrity will have sailed to CocoCay 47 times on cruises ranging from short 3-night getaways to weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. I did this while sailing onboard Liberty of the Seas and received clean glasses each day during my short 3-night cruise.

Royal Caribbean will have a dog that lives on Star of the Seas

When Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog visited the island on a shore excursion a few years ago, he found at least nine different excursions that included a visit to the Blue Lagoon Island. Throughout the incident, Kelly shares in her TikTok that the crew members were hysterically crying and did not provide any guidance or instructions. Eventually, guests started to jump into the ocean when it was clear that instructions would not be provided. While the ferry continues to take on water, Kelly’s original TikTok shows many passengers panicking while still onboard the vessel.

Because of the high demand for Bahamas and Caribbean cruises, Celebrity will begin visiting the region, with occasional stops at CocoCay. A rise of attacks since October 2023 on commercial ships in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden by the Houthis has greatly impacted tourism in the area. The 518th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is available to enjoy, where Matt reviews a three-night cruise on an Oasis Class ship. In the meantime, guests can enjoy a few classic features you either can’t find on the others or are slowly being phased out. This isn't the first time The Dali has been involved in an incident, as the ship hit a stone wall at the port of Antwerp in 2016. Officials were searching for "upwards of seven people," according to the Baltimore City fire chief, James Wallace.

MSC Cruises Ships by Size, Age and Class

Despite the influx of passengers, Brightline doesn't have a station in Brevard County. Those heading from Orlando to Port Canaveral have to rely on other forms of transportation, such as rental cars, rideshares, or shuttles. Royal Caribbean and Make-A-Wish's collaboration guarantees that more children in the future will have the opportunity to create memories akin to Hannah and Lindsey on one of Royal's many ships. In 2019, Hannah Updike, a then-rising high school Junior from South Dakota, received a trip to The Bahamas onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

Fares start as low as $277 per person for a 3-night cruise onboard Celebrity Reflection. But before you pay for a cruise to a far and exciting destination, make sure you also check the cost of other travel, such as airfare. A cruise to unique destinations such as these might appeal to you, and with the deals from NextCruise, you could jump right into booking.

Here’s a list of 16 things you should ask your cabin steward for on embarkation day to make sure that you have a comfortable stay. Izumi will also have a new pickup window which allows quick grab and go offerings for guests. Utopia of the Seas is currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Since the Aquatheater isn't ready yet, Royal Caribbean can still prepare for the show from land. His passion for his shows is evident in how much work goes into crafting these original productions. As such, he enjoys sharing behind-the-scenes previews of what guests can expect.

In addition to "first at sea" brands, they're also responsible for customized cruise line merchandise and destination-inspired goods. They partner with several other mainstream cruise lines, too, including Virgin Voyages, Holland American Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Carnival Cruise Line. While booking a cruise in March 2026 may seem like a long way away, by booking this far in advance, you can take advantage of the lowest rates, which are typically found as soon as cruises are opened for booking.

However, according to Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland’s transportation secretary, it's unclear how many workers were on-site during the incident. The Francis Scott Key Bridge suffered a fatal blow after being hit by a large container ship early Tuesday. Meer moments after the collision, the bridge collapsed, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. The ship will then depart on a repositioning cruise to Canada before starting a summer program in Alaska. Wrapping up its winter program in Australia, the Brilliance of the Seas is scheduled to depart on a trans-Pacific voyage to Hawaii on April 12, 2024. “As you may know, the Brilliance of the Seas experienced a technical issue on its last sailing, and we’re returning early to begin required maintenance,” the company explained.

It’s an indispensable tool throughout your cruise, from finding out what dining venues are open to seeing the dress theme for the night. YYou will also complete your safety briefing on the app by watching a series of short videos. For example, when my Mediterranean cruise ended in Barcelona, I ordered a shuttle service to get me to the airport in time for my flight home.

Some cruisers think this is the best sale of the year, so now is the time to price out all those cruise add-ons. The chance to sail around the world seemed too good of an idea to pass up, so they booked the entire transit. Six ships will sail around Europe to Norway, the Mediterranean, Spain and more. Our readers shared the oddest things they witnessed on a Royal Caribbean cruise. People-watching is something everyone enjoys no matter where you are, and you can sometimes see something unexpected while on your cruise. At the time of the collision, workers were on the bridge completing repairs to its concrete deck.