Category: News

Here is where you can find the latest updates on news in the cruise & travel world.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INCREASES BEVERAGE PKG PRICES

 

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines seems to be following suit when it comes to drink package pricing.  Only a few days after Norwegian Cruise Lines announced a record high increase of their beverage package prices, Royal Caribbean added an increase to their beverage package on their website.   Continue reading “ROYAL CARIBBEAN INCREASES BEVERAGE PKG PRICES”

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES ADDS NEW SEAFOOD ENTREE

SEAFOOD LOVERS….Carnival Cruise Lines has added something just for you, but it will cost you!!! For an additional $60 upcharge you can order this entrée “The Seafood Tower for 2” in the MDR on the ships which also have a Seafood Shack. The ships currently offering this tasty tower are the Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Liberty, Triumph, Valor, Victory, Vista, as well as the Panorama once she sets sail. May be a little pricey, what do you think???

Sharon at Sea

CARNIVAL HORIZON HITS NEW YORK PIER

Carnival Cruise Lines newest mega ship The Carnival Horizon hit the west end of Pier 90 upon returning to New York this morning. There appears to be only minor damage to the bow of the ship and no injuries to passengers. The authorities as well as the Coast Guard have been notified and are currently assessing any damages to the pier.

When coming into the harbor in New York it can be quite a process to dock at Pier 90, as the ship has to make a 90 degree turn.

Debarkation today as well as embarkation this afternoon for the next sailing will continue as planned. The Horizon is scheduled to embark on an 8-night Caribbean itinerary this afternoon with port stops San Juan, Amber Cove, & Grand Turk.

Sharon at Sea

PORT CANAVERAL ~ NEW PORT & NEW SHIP 2020

 

Carnival Cruise Line and Canaveral Port Authority have agreed upon construction for a new terminal and it will be able to accommodate Carnival’s new 180,000 ton ship set to debut in 2020. The new cruise terminal 3 will be built on the south side of the port, west of Jetty Park. Continue reading “PORT CANAVERAL ~ NEW PORT & NEW SHIP 2020”

“CHICKEN GUY” TO OPEN IN DISNEY SPRINGS

 

A new eatery to open in Disney Springs in Orlando by one of our favorite celebrity chefs Guy Fieri in partners with restauranteur Robert Earl. What tasty venue is he coming up with now?  Well it appears he is after the chicken lovers this time. The new quick service restaurant named “Chicken Guy”, will prepare hand pounded and breaded fresh all natural chicken tenders and sandwiches which you will be able to pair with more than 20 varieties of house made sauces. You will have the option of grilled or fried chicken with a choice of 2 sauces or one of their chicken sandwiches, with all the fixings, such as the Big Bite B.L.A.T. which has crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato and creamy buttermilk ranch sauce. Continue reading ““CHICKEN GUY” TO OPEN IN DISNEY SPRINGS”

NEW CRUISE PORT ~ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

 

 

ITM Group, has plans to build a new cruise port in Puerto Plato. It will be located fairly close to Amber Cove, a port developed by Carnival Corporation about 3 years ago. This will be a major addition for the Dominican Republic.

With the cruise industry on a rise, there is a need for more ports to frequently visited islands.

The new port will be called Taino Bay and will have a theme of the Pre Columbian culture. Taino Bay will replace Puerto Plata’s old cargo port, and cruise passengers will be just a short boat ride away from Fort San Felipe, a major historic site, and the colonial heart of Puerto Plata, which will be a 16-block area that will undergo a major government-led renovation. Continue reading “NEW CRUISE PORT ~ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC”

NCL’s DANCING OF THE SHIPS ~ JOY LEAVES CHINA

Plans for Norwegian Joy to receive a $50 million renovation and relocate to the US West Coast year-round.

Norwegian Joy plans to leave China and reposition to Seattle with 7 day itineraries to Alaska in April 2019 joining the Bliss and the Jewel and replacing the Norwegian Pearl. Following the Joy’s Alaska sailings, the Joy will offer Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal sailings in the winters of 2019 and 2020 from Los Angeles. Continue reading “NCL’s DANCING OF THE SHIPS ~ JOY LEAVES CHINA”

NCL BLISS ~ UNLIMITED GO KART PACKAGES

NCL Bliss is enhancing their popular new go karts at sea by offering unlimited day and weekly passes. It is only available onboard at this time.  According to NCL the guests who purchase an unlimited pass will wait in a separate line from the ones who have purchased an individual ride.   How will that effect the wait to ride these awesome little racers?

At this time the prices are $29.95 for an unlimited day pass per guest and $99.95 for a full week unlimited pass per guest. For those wishing to just pay for an individual ride, it is $9.95 per ride. S ome may think this is a little pricey for the exciting 8 minute ride.

What do you think? Is it worth it?

Sharon at Sea