The Carnival Vista, the newest and largest ship in the Carnival Cruise Lines fleet is now cruising from the Port of Miami. The ship arrived in late November and departed on its first Caribbean cruise on December 3rd.
The Vista has a variety of 6, 7 & 8 night Caribbean cruises scheduled through the spring of 2018. Ports of call include Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, Curacao, Aruba, Belize, Honduras, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and more. Continue reading
Sir Richard Branson’s new cruise line is progressing toward reality. At an October 18th press event, Branson and company President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced that the new cruise line’s name will be Virgin Voyages, and that a contract has bee signed for construction of the line’s first three ships.
Virgin Voyages’ ships will be constructed in Italy by Fincantieri. Details offered at the event included that the ships will carry 2,700 passengers and will be outfitted with Climeon Ocean, a system that will transform low-grade energy into clean electricity. The energy-saving Climeon system is expected reduce annual carbon emissions by 5,400 tons per ship. Continue reading
Book a Celebrity Cruise for two and get half off the second guest’s cruise fare, plus a free beverage package for both guests. Celebrity’s “Two If By Sea” Sale is good on 4-night or longer cruises booked through October 2, 2016 with departures between December 1, 2016 and April 30, 2018. The offer only applies to Ocean View and higher stateroom categories.
If you don’t want the drink package, other bonus options include high speed internet, prepaid tips, or $300 to spend onboard. Those who book a Suite Class cabin receive the beverage package, high speed internet, prepaid tips, and $300 to spend onboard. Continue reading