Woman Jumps Off Cruise Ship: What Happens in a Man Overboard Emergency?
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Woman Jumps Off Cruise Ship: What Happens in a Man Overboard Emergency?

Imagine it: You’re on a cruise, getting ready to settle into bed at midnight after a long day of sun, fun, and possibly a few too many cocktails. Suddenly, the peace and quiet is shattered by three loud, short blasts of the ship’s horn. Faintly from the hallway intercom, you hear a tinny voice shouting…

Cruise Prices are About to Appear More Expensive. Here’s Why.

Cruise Prices are About to Appear More Expensive. Here’s Why.

Long time cruisers know that what you see isn’t always what you get, especially when it comes to cruise prices. Typically, cruises are listed online at their base price. You’ll see the cost for the least expensive stateroom, not including taxes, port fees, and other mandatory charges that get tacked on before final payment. However,…

Virgin Voyages Sweeps Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards

Virgin Voyages Sweeps Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards

Virgin Voyages was the dominant winner of the Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards. The 11th Annual Cruiser’s Choice Awards were announced in March 2023 at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.   The Virgin Voyages sweep in the large ship category was unprecedented. No other cruise line has accomplished a sweep in the…

Royal Caribbean Group adds Starlink Internet
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Royal Caribbean Group adds Starlink Internet

Royal Caribbean Group has announced that it will implement the SpaceX Starlink internet service onboard its full cruise fleet. This makes Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Silversea Cruises the first ships to adopt Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband internet service. Deployment will begin immediately. Royal Caribbean had performed a trial run of the SpaceX service on Freedom…