Port Canaveral Honored With Best North American Port Award

disney_magic_overhaul_at_port_canaveral_6Port Canaveral has been named the Best North American Homeport in last year’s Cruise Critic U.S. Editors’ Picks Awards. The Port was honored to be named the Best North American Cruise Port by the editors of CruiseCritic.com, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community. Read more on the topic here.

Carnival Corp. to Add Four New Cruise Ships This Year

Carnival SensationThe cruise line industry is trying to respond to the increasing demand for vacations at sea. As a result, more new cruise ships will hit the water this year. The number of cruise ships is expected to double before 2020.

Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise ship operator said Continue reading

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.