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Carnival Horizon Completes Final Sea Trials

Nov 8, 2017 Chris Cardona

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, Carnival Horizon has successfully completed her final sea trails. Carnival Horizon is in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. During the seas trials, the 3,974-passenger vessel had a full contingent of officers, technicians and engineers on board who thoroughly tested the sophisticated technical, mechanical and navigation systems. Carnival Horizon will offer a number of unique innovations, including the first-ever Dr. Seuss WaterWorks aqua park, a new teppanyaki dining venue, and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Brewhouse, a…

Royal Caribbean 2019-2020 Ship Deployment

Nov 7, 2017 Chris Cardona

Royal Caribbean announced their exciting new ship deployments for the 2019-2020 season. There will be more short cruise options in the Caribbean and Bahamas as well as a shift in home-ports for all Oasis-Class ships within Florida. There will also be a new ship in Alaska and new ports to explore in Europe. Amped Up Short Cruises in the Caribbean Two Voyager-Class ships that will have significant ship-wide upgrades, Mariner of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas – will sail 3- and 4-night itineraries to The Bahamas. Mariner will…

Carnival Corp ships return to Grand Turk, St Thomas, San Juan

Nov 3, 2017 Chris Cardona

Following the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria, Carnival Corporation brands are planning their return to the most affected ports of Grand Turk, St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. While most of the Caribbean was spared the brunt of these two major hurricanes, it took a vigorous recovery effort to restore cruise travel to those affected destinations and has led to the re-opening of cruise ports in Grand Turk, St. Thomas and San Juan. Below is a summary of when Carnival Corporation brands return to these three popular destinations: Carnival…

Virgin Voyages Lays Keel for Adults Only Cruise Ship

Oct 31, 2017Nov 2, 2017 Chris Cardona

In an event more resembling a nightclub or rock concert, Virgin Voyages, a new cruise line started by Sir Richard Branson, officially laid the keel of their first cruise ship. The first of three 110,000 gross ton ships, will have a striking hull design and an insignia of a mermaid holding a Virgin banner. Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin said: Virgin Voyages is looking to do things differently. Their ships will have a high guest (or sailors as Virgin is calling them) to crew ratio of 2,800 to 1,150…

Disney Cruise Line to offer More Cruises from San Diego in 2019

Oct 27, 2017 Chris Cardona

In early 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations on a variety of itineraries, including an expanded two-month season from San Diego to the sun-drenched Baja and Mexican Riviera. San Diego to Baja and Mexican Riviera The Disney Wonder returns to San Diego for an extended season from March to May 2019, with a variety of cruises to Mexico where Disney Cruise Line guests can enjoy vibrant culture, stunning beaches, exciting water activities, cliff diving and ziplining through the jungle. Onboard two-, four-, five- and seven-night voyages, unparalleled…