NCL Plans Upgrades to Their Private Island Experiences

caribbean-beachNorwegian Cruise Line is making plans for improvements to the line’s privately-owned destinations including the development of a resort-style experience at Harvest Caye, in Belize. This private island port of call feature an exclusive beach with a lagoon for water sports, a large pool, and private cabanas.

Improvements are also planned for the line’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. NCL hasn’t announced details of what they have in store for Great Stirrup Cay, but private spaces, luxury relaxation areas, multiple food and beverage outlets and interactive activities have been hinted at in NCL press releases. The Great Stirrup Cay improvements are expected to debut by spring of 2017. Continue reading

Cruises to Brazil from Miami

BrazilAs the host of the 2016 summer Olympics, Brazil has been in the news a lot lately. This summer the world’s eyes will be on this South American nation.

Brazil is a beautiful place to visit and has miles and miles of shoreline, making it a great cruise destination.  There aren’t too many cruises to from the United States to Brazil, but there are several available each year, and some of those sail from Miami. World Cruise Central has a list of cruises to Brazil from the United States, including departures from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, and Los Angeles.

Three 2016 Miami cruise departures listed at World Cruise Central include a November 26 departure aboard Regent Seven Seas’ Seven Seas Navigator for a 25 Night Villages of the Amazon that includes several ports of call in Brazil; a September 29 departure aboard Oceania Cruises’ Insignia for a 73-Night Round Trip from Miami;  and a November 29 departure aboard Oceania Cruises’ Regatta for a 23 Night South America Cruise that includes ports of call in Santarem, Boca Da Valeria, Manaus, and Parintins Brazil Continue reading

7-Night Cruises Aboard the Carnival Glory Priced from $439

caribbean-sign-300Catch at 7-night cruise aboard the Carnival Glory for as little as $439 per person!

Plan in advance and lock in great rates for a 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean. Prices for inside cabins on the Carnival Glory are as low as $439 per person for cruises departing Miami on September 10, 24, October 8, 22, and December 3, 2016. Outside cabins for the same dates are available for around $579, and balconies for around $749.
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