Upgrades coming to Norwegian Encore include more adult-only space
In November 2024, Norwegian Encore heads to a two-week dry dock for a refurbishment that includes the addition of an adults-only outdoor lounge, a new Mediterranean specialty restaurant named Palomar, and 24 new balcony staterooms. Norwegian Encore will also expand two dining venues, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki. Other changes to...
Details on The Harbour outdoor family area on MSC World America
When MSC World America sails out of Miami beginning in April 2025, families will instantly flock to The Harbour. Designed as an outdoor space for families to play together, The Harbour will feature a waterpark, themed playground, ropes course, an 11-story spiral dry slide, and the Cliffhanger thrill ride. The Harbour is the heart of...
Inaugural sailing of Oceania Cruises Allura earlier than expected
Oceania Cruises’ newest ship Allura will enter service one week earlier than scheduled. Allura’s inaugural sailing will now depart Trieste, Italy, on July 18, 2025, cruising six days to Athens, Greece, calling upon Eastern Mediterranean ports of Rijeka, Croatia; Ravenna, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. Guests...
MSC Cruises summer 2024 sailings depart from both Florida and New York
No plans yet for summer vacation? MSC Cruises summer 2024 deployment features four ships offering a range of itineraries departing from Florida and New York. Families can choose from weekend cruises to longer vacations with MSC Cruises summer 2024 North America itineraries to the Caribbean. Cruise itineraries sail to The Bahamas, the...
Norwegian Aqua floats out from Italian shipyard
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the float out of Norwegian Aqua from dry dock at Fincantieri’s Marghera, Italy shipyard. Following the successful debut of Norwegian Prima, the Norwegian Aqua will be the first ship for Norwegian Cruise Line’s next-generation Prima Plus Class of vessels, and the float out is the first time the ship...
MSC World America debuts in 2025 with seven distinct onboard districts
When MSC World America debuts in April 2025, she will create an eye-catching profile against the Miami, Florida skyline. The new ship’s signature plumb bow will rise vertically from the waterline and her Y-shaped aft will open onto the impressive outdoor World Promenade. Overall, MSC World America will span 22 decks, measure more than...
World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Miami, Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated “Icon of the Seas”, the world’s largest cruise ship, took center stage as it arrived in Miami for the first time. Local residents, media, fans, executives, employees, and those just curious as they noticed the brightly colored ship were on hand to see Miami’s newest...
Cruise Askew: Set sail with Jay & Silent Bob
Snoochie Boochies! If you’re a fan of Actor/Director/Podcaster Kevin Smith’s Askewniverse, then you’ll want to sign up asap for the first ever Jay & Silent Bob Cruise Askew. Jay & Silent Bob Present Cruise Askew will be sailing Feb. 23-26, 2024, from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Pearl....
LL Cool J added to the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage
Tom Joyner’s Ultimate Party with a Purpose supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has just added Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Grammy Award-winning Hip-Hop artist, actor, and entrepreneur LL Cool J to their cruise line-up.
MSC Poesia helps in rescue of capsized boaters
The MSC Poesia was the first point of contact in assisting the U.S. Coast Guard with the rescue of four passengers from a small, capsized boat over the weekend off the coast of Miami. Poesia was headed for the Western Caribbean after departing Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. at 7 p.m. on Feb. 6. A few hours …...