Effective May 1st 2022 Carnival Cruise Line will be increasing their daily gratuities from the current rate.

In a statement to currently booked passengers, Carnival Cruise Line said the following, “Our shipboard team members work hard to provide exceptional and friendly service, so we hope you will agree that this slight increase is well deserved.”

The Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, has passed its first sailing test after it officially departed from the Meyer Werft Shipyard in Germany, on March 31st.

After almost two years of construction, the Disney Wish sailed from Germany to Eemshaven Netherlands to complete its final series of sailing tests. This journey from the shipyard in Germany, to the Netherlands is known as Ems Conveyance.

Disney Cruise Line announced a series of new health rules for its cruise ships, including bringing back self-service buffets.

As of April 1, Disney Cruise line relaxed a number of health protocols that were changed as a result of Covid-19, originating from a U.S. port of departure.

Among the changes are guests being able to serve themselves at the ship's buffets.

The cruise line Holland America has committed to housing roughly 1,500 Ukrainian refugees onboard their ship Volendam. The ship will be docked in Rotterdam Netherlands for the time being.

Holland America will be providing temporary home and shelter for Ukrainian Refugees for approximately three months. This arrangement from Holland America comes on the heels of the Netherlands’ commitment to accommodate 50,000 Ukrainians who fled their homes due to the war and ongoing fighting in Ukraine.

Four out of seven of Oceania Cruise Line's ships will now feature 14 staterooms designed specifically with the solo traveler in mind.

The first of these staterooms will debut onboard the ship Regatta on September 25th 2022, followed by rooms onboard the Nautica on September 26th 2022, and onboard Sirena and Insignia on October 1st of this year.

The first of Disney Cruise Line’s larger ships, the Disney Dream, had its maiden voyage in 2011. This beautiful cruise ship, the sister ship to the Disney Fantasy, offers 1,250 staterooms and can accommodate 4,000 passengers on 14 passenger decks.

The Disney Dream currently runs 3,4, and 5-day Bahamian itineraries, out of Florida’s Port Canaveral. When the Disney Wish comes into service this summer, the Disney Dream will move to a new homeport of Miami and will offer both Bahamian and Western Caribbean itineraries.

Unlike on a Caribbean cruise where most days are spent lounging on a beach or a Mediterranean cruise where most days are spent exploring cities and visiting certain must-see historical attractions, shore excursions on an Alaska cruise are all about outdoor adventures. 

Disney Cruise Line's next new cruise ship is on the move!

The Disney Wish began her conveyance to the North Sea on Wednesday, signifying a major step closer to joining the fleet to the delight of cruise fans.

The ship began her slow journey down the Ems River in Germany, and Disney shared new photos of the ship's progress.=

From the minute you step on a Celebrity Cruise, you will be pampered with luxurious amenities, modern ambiance, divine cuisine, and excellent service. 

If you are looking to enjoy a premium cocktail the minute you step onboard without worrying about breaking your budget, then purchasing one of Celebrity Cruises' drink packages might be a great choice for you.