Royal Caribbean Signs 10-year Deal with US Virgin Islands

Royal Caribbean has released details on the newest addition to its fleet set to sail next year, the Quantum of the Seas, an 18-deck ship that can carry 4,180 guestsRoyal Caribbean, the world’s second largest cruise line, signed a 10-year deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands in order to boost tourism and generate revenue. The agreement was reached after several years of negotiation and begins in October 2016. Continue reading

Royal Caribbean Finally Reveals Design of the Ultimate Abyss

MS_Oasis_of_the_Seas_SternRoyal Caribbean International has finally revealed the design of  the Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide on a cruise ship, which will span 10 decks.

When, in only five months, Royal Caribbean’s next new ship, Harmony of the Seas, debuts, it will be the world’s largest cruise ship featuring the tallest slide at sea ever. Continue reading

7 New Cruise Ships Ready to Hit the Water in 2016

MS_Oasis_of_the_Seas_Stern7 new cruise ships are ready to hit the water in 2016. Five cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Holland America, Regent Seven Seas, and the river cruise giant Viking Ocean Cruises are scheduled to  roll out the largest ships in their fleets next year, offering bigger and better amenities. Read more on the topic here.

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Carnival Dream – Port Canaveral – Terminal 6

Cruising is exciting! Every day, more and more people are discovering the all-inclusive pleasures of a cruise vacation.Whether you’re a first time cruiser or an old seadog, you may find there’s something here you didn’t already know. Learn more secrets the cruise lines don’t tell you here.

Passengers Injured After Freak Wave Hits MSC Cruise Ship

Jeff_Rowley_Big_Wave_Surfer_wipeout_Photo_Jaws_Peahi_by_Xvolution_Media_-_Flickr_-_Jeff_Rowley_Big_Wave_SurferTwo passengers were injured after a freak wave hit the side of a cruise ship while sailing in the Caribbean.

MSC Divina was sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Nassau, Bahamas as part of a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise, when a rogue wave hit the side of the ship late on Thursday night injuring two passengers. The cruise departed from Miami, Florida on November 21 and arrived back on November 28 as scheduled. Continue reading