Cruise News Briefing - December 28, 2018. The tourism minister of Nassau, Bahamas is lashing out after Royal Caribbean sent a letter to their guests warning of the cruise in the Bahamas. Carnival Cruise Line christened their parade float in for the 2019 Rose Parade. And Royal Caribbean is testing a new casino option on Harmony of the Seas, eliminating having to use a casino cashier.
Cruise News Briefing - December 27, 2018. St. Maarten had a record cruise passenger day for 2018. The captain and crew of Carnival Elation were recognized for their bravery during last year's Hurricane Irma. And Royal Caribbean has provided guests with a note warning them of dangers in Nassau, Bahamas.
Cruise News Briefing - December 24, 2018. A cruiser's take on the night before Christmas. New briefs will resume Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Merry Christmas!
Cruise News Briefing - December 21, 2018. Royal Caribbean had to change embarkation ports this week because of rough weather that is expected in the Gulf of Mexico. That same bad weather was a silver lining for two fishermen who were stuck at sea for 20 days. And the Port of Amsterdam is charging a new tax to cruise passengers.
Cruise News Briefing - December 20, 2018. Holland America Line's newest cruise ship has arrived in Florida. Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out pizza delivery service to another ship. And Cunard Line announced they will head back to Alaska in 2020.
Cruise News Briefing - December 19, 2018. A Royal Caribbean guest was awarded almost half a million dollars in a lawsuit. Norwegian Cruise Line announced they are moving some of their ships around. And a cruise ship broke free from the dock in Bermuda earlier this week.
Cruise News Briefing - December 18, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line is putting another ship on the West Coast in 2020. Carnival Corporation is adding four ships in 2019. The United States Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing cruise guest off of Carnival Victory.
Cruise News Briefing - December 17, 2018. Carnival Panorama completed another construction milestone at the shipyard in Italy. Cruise lines are joining together to help make Nassau great again. And Royal Princess is less than 100 days from making her West Coast debut with cruises to the Mexican Riviera and Alaska.
Cruise News Briefing - December 14, 2018. One of the world's of the largest cruise ships is heading to the New York City area. A Norwegian Cruise Line guest lost a lawsuit against the company. And Cunard Line is commemorating D Day with special sailings.
Cruise News Briefing - December 12, 2018. Over 14,000 guests got canceled in Grand Cayman on Tuesday. The first LNG (liquified natural gas) powered ship in the world is officially sailing. MSC Cruises now has another ship sailing from Miami.
Cruise News Briefing - December 11, 2018. An elderly couple was arrested for trying to smuggle cocaine on a cruise ship. One port just celebrated their 10 millionth cruise passenger. And a cruise ship destroyed a docking structure at a pier.
Cruise News Briefing - December 10, 2018. Dock workers in San Juan, Puerto Rico went on strike causing massive delays. MSC Cruises has a world cruise that will take you around the world in 119 days. And Carnival Cruise Line is going to float their airship again.
Cruise News Briefing - December 6, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line announced they will be building a new cruise pier in Alaska. Carnival's next ship was floated out from the shipyard today in Italy. And a Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line ship will resume sailing from Florida in a couple weeks.
Cruise News Briefing - December 5, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line debuted the name of their upcoming XL class ship on Wheel of Fortune on Wednesday night. Celebrity Cruises officially christened the brand new Celebrity Edge on Tuesday evening in Fort Lauderdale. MSC Cruises announced they'll have two new Cirque du Soleil at Sea on board MSC Bellissima.
Cruise News Briefing - December 4, 2018. The US Coast Guard had to do a medical evacuation off the coast of Galveston, Texas. Another Caribbean cruise port is seeing over one million cruisers. And a recent travel study reveals what cruisers are really looking for when they book a vacation. Correction to December 3 broadcast: Regal Princess with be outfitted with Ocean Medallion on February 3.
Cruise News Briefing - December 3, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line announced they are returning to Europe in 2020 with some unique itineraries. Princess Cruises said that another ship will have their signature Ocean Medaillion technology by February 2020. And a Norwegian company is going to sail Alaska in 2020 with the most eco-friendly ship to ply the region's waters.
Cruise News Briefing - November 30, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has hiked the price of their drink gratuities effective immediately. Construction for new Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is officially underway. And we now know a little bit more what Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore will offer when she debuts in fall 2019.
Cruise News Briefing - November 29, 2018. Holland America Line's new ship has been delivered. Celebrity Apex itinerary has been announced. And Carnival Spirit will have a new home.
Cruise News Briefing - November 28, 2018. Virgin Voyages announced that they are building a new cruise terminal in Florida. Construction is officially underway for the Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Encore. And Quebec City has ended a record cruise season with continuous passenger growth.
Cruise News Briefing - November 27, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line will sail from Mobile, Alabama for a little bit longer. Carnival Corporation was fined $100,000 for burning illegal bunker fuel. And Royal Caribbean has added casino play to their cruise planner on their website.
Cruise News Briefing - November 26, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line introduced a new attraction today for their upcoming ship, Carnival Panorama that is due out in 2019. Royal Caribbean has jumped on the bid for an upgrade bandwagon. And MSC Cruises named their upcoming ship today at a ceremony at the shipyard.
Cruise News Briefing - November 23, 2018. Jamaica is seeing a surge of cruise traffic across their ports. Costa Cruises rescued crew members from a burning boat. And Black Friday cruise deals are here.
Cruise News Briefing - November 21, 2018. Celebrity Cruises rolls out a new smartphone app showcasing Celebrity Edge. Carnival Cruise Line kicks off a St. Jude giving campaign. Norwegian Cruise Line enhances their Free at Sea program. Happy Thanksgiving! News briefs will resume Friday, November 23.
Cruise News Briefing - November 20, 2018. One cruise line is going to power their cruise ships by dead fish. A guest had to be medically evacuated off a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Gulf of Mexico. And MSC Cruises has opened up bookings to one of their ships that is currently under construction.
Cruise News Briefing - November 19, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line is changing their smoking policy and if you get caught, you're going to pay the price. Celebrity Cruises' brand new Celebrity Edge has made it to Florida after a 15-night transatlantic cruise. And Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jade had to cancel a sailing mid-cruise, disembarking guests in San Juan and flying them home.