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Cruise Line Raises Gratuities For Second Time This Year

For the second time this year, Princess Cruises will raise the daily gratuities automatically charged to passengers’ onboard accounts. The new service charge is due to take effect on all cruises departing on or after the 15th of December and will increase from $12.95 to $13.30 per person, per day (including children) for interior, ocean view and balcony cabin passengers. The payment plan is the first at Princess to have mini-suites and suites in separate tiers; passengers of this class will no longer pay the same account of $13.95. The new policy means that mini-suite passengers, including Club Class,...

P&O Announce Brand New Ship For 2020 Release

It has just been announced that Carnival Corporation & plc have signed an agreement on behalf of P&O cruises to build a brand new 180,000 ton ship, for release in 2020. It will be the largest ship built exclusively for the British market and will be able to accommodate 5,200 guests. P&O will be using their space on board wisely with a wide range of dining and entertainment options suggested. Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany will be handling the build and it has been said that the new ship will feature their new ‘green cruising design’. Meaning that...

Zombies and Drag Queens at Sea! The Wackiest Themed Cruises Out There

Have you ever been on a cruise and been completely let down by the lack of like-minded people aboard? On a regular cruise not many people may share your joy for everything 80’s, or ghost busting… But did you know that there are themed cruises available for those with a specific interest? Think zombies in the Bahamas, or cats in the Caribbean… There really is a theme for everyone, and you can rest assured that everyone sailing with you shares the love of your passion no matter how weird or wonderful. Interested? Read on for our roundup of the wackiest...

Cruise Ship Smashes A Pier And Ships In Messina

There was surprise this weekend after a large cruise ship crashed into a pier at Messina. The Carnival Vista was leaving the port when it reportedly got too close to the pier and the smaller boats that were docked next to it. The thrust from the ship then apparently caused the pier damage and swamped several of the small ships that were moored. Italian newspapers reporting on the event have stated that estimations of the damage caused by the ship are as high as 250,000 euros. This is apparently due to: “two piers destroyed, one beyond repair, a number...

Why Under 30s HAVE To Set Sail On A Cruise

Listen up you guys! It’s time to throw away all your misconceptions of cruising and the beliefs that it’s just for ‘the older folks’. Just stop right there. There’s loads of benefits to cruising for under 30s! Think all-inclusive food and drink, bucket list style activities like swimming with dolphins, or deck parties that rival an LA house party. Don’t believe cruising is for you? Or think you’re too young? Stick with us to find out how you can party in a new club every night, and experience world travel without any of the stresses, all for one price!...