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On October 24, Windstar announced Star Legend would instead be deployed to the Mediterranean, offering cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Barcelona or reverse between December 2023 and April 2024. Ports of call include Nice, Monte Carlo, Florence (Livorno) and Cannes on select voyages. In its statement, Virgin Voyages said that passengers on the former legs of the original repositioning voyage will have guaranteed spots on the new sailings at no additional cost and a price protection commitment in place. Cruisers also have the option to receive a future cruise credit based on their paid balance or a full refund.
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Since then, several men -- and even families -- have done the cruise-ship naming duties. He did, however, indicate NCL could take some of the learnings it's gained from how Indulge has performed and look to bring new offerings to older ships. Cruise line President David Herrera said the venue is a fan favorite and cruisers can expect the space to show up on the rest of the Prima Class, including Norwegian Aqua, which debuts in 2025. Other venues that will feature design updates include Penrose Bar and Waves Pool Bar, while The Local Bar & Grill, Hasuki and Cagney's steakhouse will all be expanded to accommodate more passengers.
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Also new for NCL is Planterie, an eatery that will debut on the ship's Indulge Food Hall. Planterie's menu will offer plant-based dishes and other healthy options, such as the Southwest Bowl with smoked tempeh and the Mediterranean Goddess Bowl, featuring spiced vegetables, tabbouleh and honey-roasted carrots. Indulge Food Hall will be located on Norwegian Aqua's Deck 8 and will be home to 10 food stations that draw inspiration from international food marketplaces.
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Others, like Costa, have elected to sail ships empty through the Suez Canal en-route to their spring European cruise seasons. Celebrity Apex was en-route to Haifa before altering course to dock in Limassol, Cyprus. MSC is offering passengers the option to move to a new sailing or cancel for a full refund. The line becomes the third cruise operator to fully pull its ships out of the region due to the ongoing conflict.
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An irate guest sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Star is calling attention to an itinerary change she says is ruining her vacation at sea. Posting videos on TikTok using the name “ruinedvacation,” the woman’s complaints have attracted more than 3 million views. Like the existing Excel-class ships, the new vessel will be powered by liquified natural gas, which cuts its carbon footprint by reducing emissions. The ships in this class are larger than others in the fleet, and able to offer more restaurants, bars, and activities.
All passengers booked on the three repositioning cruises have been, or are in the process of being, contacted directly or through their travel agent and can transfer their booking to a future Grand Voyage of a similar duration for free. Carnival Corporation announced on January 30, 2024 that it would re-route 12 individual cruise ships across its family of brands in order to avoid the Red Sea and conflict in the Middle East. American Cruise Lines released additional details on its newest class of coastal cruise ships due to enter service in 20... Dive into the top cruise industry stories, breaking news, expert analysis, and insightful interviews.
The ship will also embark on a four- to five-day cruises to The Bahamas, with stops in Great Stirrup Cay, Freeport and Nassau. Carnival Cruise Line is continuing to expand its roster of fleet cruise directors, and this time the promotion goes to Erin Weigand, who will soon become the line’s first female to hold the post. The Oasis-class Allure of the Seas will return to Galveston to offer 7-night Western Caribbean sailings, while two ships will deploy to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for winter cruising. Brilliance of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas will sail Southern Caribbean itineraries, calling at exotic ports such as Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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Swirl Wine Bar will offer a wine-by-the-glass menu as well as an extensive list of rare and premium vintages. Miami-based Studio DADO firm designed the venue, which draws inspiration from Arizona's Antelope Canyon. MSC Cruises, which maintains a strong presence in the Arabian Gulf with cruises aboard MSC Opera, also told Cruise Critic in an email that those voyages – which operate far removed geographically from the current conflict – would continue as planned. Celestyal Cruises, which maintains a presence in the region, said late Monday evening it would suspend calls to Israel on its sailings until the end of November.
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Luxury line Silversea canceled a 17-night voyage from Mumbai to Athens aboard Silver Whisper, citing the geopolitical situation in the Red Sea region. The cruise industry continues to express its strong enthusiasm and strong outlook for the business. The purpose-built expedition ship is now in a drydock in Chile while getting ready to debut for Exploris, a French startup cruise line. For a full accounting of cruise ship transactions, see the Secondhand Market Report by Cruise Industry News.
Following a significant refit, the 2000-built vessel will offer a series of four- and five-night cruises to the Western Caribbean and Key West starting in June. MIAMI - The cruise industry is recovering after the pandemic, rolling out a couple of dozen new ships this year. The disgruntled passenger, whose name is unknown, complained to guest services staff and said the cruise line did not notify guests about the change. However, it appears that an email was sent to guests and a notice was posted at the luggage check-in area on embarkation day. The new vessel will be a sister ship to Mardi Gras, which entered service in 2020; Carnival Celebration, introduced in 2022, and Carnival Jubilee, fresh out of the shipyard in 2023. The cruise line has not revealed what kind of technical work must still be completed before the ship can operate her first voyage.
“Instead, they will sail around the west coast of Africa with no ports of call on their journeys to their respective European homeports for the summer 2024 season. “The safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we visit is always our top priority. Our Global Security teams continue to monitor the evolving situation in the Red Sea.
We laughed hard -- real tears came out -- at some of the raunchy, fourth-wall breaking humor and fully appreciated the jokes about cruise drinks packages and guests in NCL's The Haven suite complex. Norwegian Cruise Line has a long history of bringing Broadway and the West End to its ships, and Beetlejuice is the latest on a list that includes Kinky Boots and Grease, among others. Ship christenings or naming ceremonies are a maritime tradition thought to bring luck to those onboard. While godmothers are the tradition, NCL broke the mold in 2015 when it named megastar Pitbull the godfather of Norwegian Escape.
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