MSC Seaside Review MSC Seaside is MSC Cruises year-round cruise ship departing from Miami and their first brand new ship to start cruising exclusively from the United States. I recently sailed on the MSC Seaside on a 7 night Eastern Caribbean itinerary to Nassau, Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and St. John’s, Antigua. The following is my account of the experience I had with my family and my observations and comparisons to other cruises I’ve experienced over the past 20 years. UPDATE: June 22, 2018 – I just came back…
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Carnival Horizon joins the Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
At the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of the 26th ship in their fleet, Carnival Horizon. The 133,500-ton, 3,954-passenger ship will reposition to Barcelona, Spain, where it will depart April 2 on an inaugural 13-day voyage – the first of four sailings from the European port. The ship will then operate a trans-Atlantic crossing before arriving in New York May 23, 2018, for a pierside overnight gala and naming ceremony featuring the ship’s godmother, Grammy award-winning musical artist and acclaimed actress Queen Latifah. Carnival Horizon…
Read MoreSymphony of the Seas – A First Look
Anticipation for Symphony of the Seas has been incredible and now that the world’s largest cruise ship is here, let us give you a first peak. The fourth ship in the Oasis-Class of ships takes many of her design and feature elements from her sisters, such as the Ultimate Abyss slide, the Perfect Storm water slides and the AquaTheater, but as with all new builds, some new elements and spaces are making their debut. Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade offer a great place to watch all kinds of sports, snack…
Read MoreFirst Rendering of New Disney Cruise Ships
Disney Cruise Line is known for the classic cruise liner styling of their ships. Three new ships will be added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet in 2021, 2022 and 2023. This first, early rendering depicts the magnificent exterior of the newest Disney ships that will elevate family cruise vacations to a whole new level. In keeping with the distinct Disney Cruise Line style, the new ships will embody the elegance and romance of the golden age of ocean cruising with unique touches all their own. The new vessels will…
Read MoreCelebrity Edge to Offer Worldly Cruise Dining Experiences
Celebrity Cruises’ newest cruise ship, Celebrity Edge, will feature several unique dining experiences when she debuts in November 2018. With 29 world-class, palate-pleasing venues – including four main dining restaurants, two exclusive Suite and AquaClass restaurants, seven brand new specialty restaurants, five complimentary dining venues, and 11 bars and lounges – guests are invited to embark on a cross-continental culinary journey with more restaurant and bar options than ever before. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises said: Celebrity Edge Dining Experiences: Celebrity Cruises will offer traditional early and late…
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