CRUIZE CAST – Carnival Cruise Lines from a Veteran Perspective
Cruize Cast returns from hiatus with a discussion about Carnival Cruise Lines and what I thought of the Carnival Miracle from a veteran cruiser’s perspective. We look at Carnival Cruise Lines stereotypes and honestly evaluate whether or not they are accurate. And the answers may surprise you… My cohosts describe the episode as follows: We’re back with a…
Cruise Preview: MSC Divina, Southern Caribbean 2013
As another new endeavor for Popular Cruising, we will be embarking on the MSC Divina next week for our first time aboard MSC Cruises. The cruise ship has made waves recently after arriving in Miami, Florida to begin the cruise line’s first year-round sailing from North America, bringing “the Mediterranean way of life,” as MSC…
From Under the Toque: A Final Culinary Review of the Carnival Miracle
I was very lucky to have a chance to go onboard the Carnival Miracle from Carnival Cruise Lines with my cousin to review the culinary and beverage department. For the most part, I was impressed by the culinary creations that the Carnival Miracle’s culinary staff provided their guests every day. From Under the Toque: A Final…
VIDEO – Royal Princess Review: Accommodations
Today, we introduce another new video review series – this time of the new Royal Princess from Princess Cruises – with a video dedicated to the staterooms and suites onboard. This video was produced while onboard our recent preview sailing on the new cruise ship. Stay tuned for more! Mobile Users – Please use this link to view video: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IhK_DGyC6Eo What…
Carnival Cruise Lines Exceeds Expectations
My cousin and I just disembarked from the Carnival Miracle from Carnival Cruise Lines this past Sunday – the very first Carnival cruise either of us has taken, and we can honestly say that the experience generally exceeded our expectations. Chances are, Carnival Cruise Lines is not what you think it is. Some of the…
MSC Divina Begins Year-Round Sailings from Miami
MSC Cruises‘ highly anticipated MSC Divina and her new year-round sailings from Miami have arrived. After an 18-day Trans-Atlantic voyage from Venice, Italy, the first MSC Cruises vessel to make round-trips from North America all throughout the year was greeted by a playful trio of FIAT 500 watercraft (as seen below). In fact, one of the…
Silver Wind Emerges from Refurbishment
Following a two-week dry dock, the Silver Wind from Silversea Cruises has reemerged with newly enhanced shipboard spaces. First, the luxury liner’s suites, public areas and dining venues received fresh earthen décor with new carpet and upholstery. The pool deck was also refitted with new tiles and furniture while La Terrazza, the cruise ship’s specialty…
Anthem of the Seas Keel Laid and Homeports Announced
Alongside the rapidly progressing construction of Royal Caribbean International‘s new Quantum of the Seas, the keel to her sister ship to follow – the Anthem of the Seas – was just laid at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg Germany. What’s more, the first homeports for the second Quantum-class vessel were announced as well. The 4,180-guest cruise…
Transformed Carnival Sunshine Launches from New Orleans
After her dramatic transformation from the Carnival Destiny, the Carnival Sunshine from Carnival Cruise Lines has relaunched from New Orleans, Louisiana, sailing seven-day Caribbean itineraries from the port through April 2014. The redesigned ship highlights every Fun Ship 2.0 feature onboard as previously pictured and outlined, including The Punchliner Comedy Club Presented by George Lopez…
VIDEO – Norwegian Breakaway Review: Entertainment
We continue our all new video review series of the Norwegian Breakaway from Norwegian Cruise Line with a video dedicated to the entertainment onboard. This video was produced while onboard our recent week-long sailing on the new cruise ship. Mobile Users – Please use this link to view video: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PoRmYkM2Pm0 More VIDEO Reviews from Popular Cruising’s Norwegian Breakaway, Bermuda 2013 sailing: Norwegian…
