Tag: port

News, River Cruises

10 things that surprised an avid ocean cruiser about river cruising

We have been cruising on the waters of the world for more than 25 years. Because we love cruising, we have gone on many more than most people, both for fun and work. We’ve lost track, but we’ve been on between 50-100 cruises and have been on all the major lines. But after all that …...

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Disney, News

Disney Treasure to start sailing in December 2024, tickets on sale soon

The Disney Treasure, the sister ship to the Disney Wish, will embark on its maiden voyage on Dec. 21, 2024. While the ship has the same layout as the Wish, many areas have been rethemed. Disney Treasure’s maiden voyage will be a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, Fla., on Dec. 21, 2024, followed …...

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News, Princess

Princess to regularly sail from Port Canaveral for the first time ever

The Love Boat is coming to Central Florida! Princess Cruises, the brand behind the iconic classic show “The Love Boat”, will be regularly sailing out of Port Canaveral starting in fall 2024. Starting Nov.27, 2024, the 3,140-passenger Caribbean Princess will sail four to 14-day cruises out of Port Canaveral in Central Florida...

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MSC, News, Trip Reports, Videos

Our tour of the MSC Divina at Port Canaveral

The MSC Divina departed from Port Canaveral last week on Sept. 16. It was MSC Cruises first of many ongoing 3-, 4-, and 7-day cruises from the Central Florida port. We were invited to tour the ship.

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In Port Today: Silver Whisper docked at sunset in Bridgetown, Barbados

Silversea’s Silver Whisper docked at sunset in Bridgetown, Barbados, Friday, March 4, 2011. The 382-guest, ultra-luxurious vessel is in the midst of a seven-night Caribbean voyage. She calls on Castries, St. Lucia; Gustavia, St. Bart’s; St. John’s, Antigua; Marigot Bay, St. Martin; Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands; and San...

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Ports

Port of Los Angeles upgrades for cruisers

By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong The Port of Los Angeles in historic San Pedro, Calif. is completing several major upgrades and adding two new ships to entice more cruise passengers to its waterfront terminal. The cruise terminal has recently been upgraded with state-of-the-art gangways, video screens, audio upgrades, passenger...

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Disney, Ports

Video: A look at what’s new on Disney’s private Castaway Cay

Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas, has received a number of enhancements this year. They’ve added more water-based family-fun and additional conveniences such as another dining location in anticipation of the larger Disney Dream launching next year. Here’s a video outlining all the...

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Ports, Princess

Princess eyes Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific

By Michael Coleman Princess Cruises has just unveiled a series of 2011-2012 itineraries to Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific. Sun, sand, swaying palm trees, the scent of topical flowers in the air and breathtaking island scenery set the stage as the line offers 43 sailings of 10 itineraries to 33 ports. Voyages run from …...

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Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, MSC, Ports, Royal Caribbean

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In Port Today: Five ships in Nassau, Bahamas

Five ships are lined up in Nassau, Bahamas today, March 12, 2010. From left are the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, Carnival Destiny, Disney Wonder, Carnival Sensation and MSC Poesia....

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Costa, MSC, NCL

In Port Today: Three in Roadtown, Tortola

The Costa Mediterranea (left), MSC Poesia and NCL Pearl (In the distance on the right) are visiting Roadtown, Tortola, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, today, March 10, 2010....

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