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Cruising In The Hurricane Aftermath: Which Caribbean Ports Are Still Closed

September of this year saw devastation in the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, some of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. Most cruise lines have since had to re-schedule, alter or even cancel itineraries in the region altogether with some Caribbean ports still remaining closed for the near future. Below is a port by port guide of which Caribbean destinations are open and closed… Closed Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands St. Thomas was devastated by Irma and is closed to cruise ships for now, but Carnival won’t return until January 9th...

A Guide To NCL And The Dining That Changed The Face Of Cruising

Norwegian Cruise Line are known for introducing all sorts of new concepts that became iconic staples in the cruising industry: from the fastest racetracks at sea to the only ice bar on the waters, from Alaska-themed hull art to the introduction of freestyle dining. When they introduced freestyle dining, it arguably changed the face of cruising. It gave cruisers the ultimate dining freedom that allowed them to choose between sushi, Italian, buffet-style, dining alfresco and more (at any time of the day that suits them!) And in April this year, NCL went all-inclusive on every cruise, for the first...

Royal Caribbean Enforce Stricter Drink Policy For Certain Guests On Select Ships

It has just been revealed that a policy Royal Caribbean has been testing on Harmony of the Seas is set to spread to several ships. Passengers that are 21 years of age and older (18 years in the U.K and Australia) are now required to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package (DBP) if at least one other person in their cabin has one. Royal have stated that guests who use the line’s Cruise Planner site will see a new notation in the Deluxe Beverage Package description, that clarifies “each adult of legal drinking age assigned to the same stateroom must purchase this...

NCL Have Increased Drink Prices: Here’s How It Affects You

For the first time in 18 months, Norwegian Cruise Line has raised the price of its Ultimate Beverage Package (UBP). The increase of almost 13% has officially made it the most expensive alcohol package in the industry for a mainstream line. The new cost, effective September 29th, is $89 ($105 including an 18 percent gratuity) per person, per day, and includes unlimited fountain soda, spirits, draft and bottled beer, wines by the glass and cocktails up to $15, plus a 20 percent discount on bottles of wine. Although, guests should note that it still does not include bottled water or speciality coffee beverages....

Cruising Comeback: Everything You Need To Know About Travelling Post-Hurricane Irma

After the destructive storm, Hurricane Irma, hit Florida on the 10th September, it has been estimated that 1.2 million people on the Caribbean islands have been affected. A Florida governor has since declared the storm ‘life-threatening; it has brought the state to a standstill and forced a number of cruise lines to cancel and re-schedule cruises in the surrounding area. Several brands are now releasing updates on their itineraries with the hope to return to normal operations, although a number of the busiest ports of call in the region appear to be out of service for weeks, if not months....