We’d like a family holiday to the Caribbean
Q Our family of five want to holiday in the Caribbean. We especially want to visit Jamaica, but would like to see as much as possible in two weeks and would love to mix it up a little, with maybe …
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InsightCuba Launches New Small Ship Cruise Brand: Masala Expeditions
InsightCuba has launched a new small ship cruise brand: Masala Expeditions. Building on the company’s offerings in Cuba, the new brand offers six small ship cruises specializing in a people-to-people style of travel. This type of travel offers new ways for travelers to experience a …
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Royal Caribbean in partnership to upgrade Malaysian cruise port
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said it will become a 40% partner in a joint venture to upgrade the primary cruise pier and terminal in Malaysia. The project to improve the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in George Town calls for lengthening …
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Norwegian Cruise Line hikes gratuities
Norwegian Cruise Line is raising gratuities on April 1, and one ship, the Norwegian Sky, will have a bigger increase than the others. Gratuities fleetwide on standard cabins are currently $13.50 per person, per day. The amount for ships other …
Royal Caribbean to Charge for Room Service Starting March 27 …
Royal Caribbean has announced a new plan to start charging for room service. According to an announcement on the cruise line’s blog, Royal Caribbean will charge guests a fee of $7.95 per order for ordering room service from the All …
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Caribbean Princess’ Big Renovation to Prepare Ship for Ocean Medallion
Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess is set to undergo a major renovation that will prepare it for the line’s new Ocean Medallion class, which will be available in summer 2018. The two-week drydock will take place in Freeport, the Bahamas, from …
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Penang Port and Royal Caribbean to Upgrade Malaysian Cruise Port
Penang Port Sdn Bhd will collaborate with Royal Caribbean Cruises to upgrade and improve the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in Georgetown, Pengang. With improvements, the port will be able to accommodate larger ships at its facilities. The 60/40 joint venture …
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Why Most Couples Choose an Old Familiar Honeymoon Destination
A destination wedding may seem like the perfect excuse to check out a romantic, far-flung island or charming European city for the first time. But according to a new survey by the booking site Priceline.com, brides and grooms typically play …
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Seatrade Cruise Global: NCL’s Project Leonardo, Destination News and More
Travel Agent “sailed along” at Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Port Everglades, FL, this week to interact with cruise executives, attend press briefings and uncover all the latest news for agents. Agents can read about the opening session’s State of …
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What’s Next for Symphony of the Seas’ North American Itineraries
Royal Caribbean has announced its lineup of North American itineraries for 2018-2019, including the first North American season for the line’s newest ship, Symphony of the Seas. The line’s fourth Oasis-class ship, Symphony of the Seas will sail from a …
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