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Raises an interesting question: would you want to take a cruise that has zero sea days? How does the idea of non-stop port days sound to you?
“More Rhapsody of the Seas Sailings Become Port-Every-Day Cruises in 2026”
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If you’re looking for that sweet Alaska escape and have flexible time, this is a great opportunity to make ship happen! Reach out via our contact information if you want more details.
The Alaska Raptor Center will definitely be a highlight from our cruise this week to Alaska. Thank you to all the wonderful people of Sitka, for a wonderful day!
After less than a year, Norwegian Cruise Line CMO to depart the company. Kiran Smith, whose previous credits include companies like iRobot (Roomba), had never held a hospitality role in her career.
It’s clear… Norwegian is facing an identity crisis:
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Have you ever gotten sick while traveling? On our last Transatlantic from Rome, I was in pain and I didn't know what to do. That's when I discovered a service that I thought sounded too good to be true... Turns out, it saved our entire trip!
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GREAT NEWS for the West
Coast as we see Disney Cruise Line inking a 4-year agreement for San Diego home port.
Kicks off next year and brings 2 ships that’ll offer 3-7 night sailings according to CBS 8. Deal gives DCL priority access at both North and South berths. #cruisenews
Royal Caribbean piloting fee that allows Guarantee cabin assignment earlier. Instead of 24-72 hours before cruise, $30 gets you your cabin assignment up to 80 days prior.
What other new fees can you think of for cruise lines to make even MORE money?
#cruisenews
Waiting over a year to get MSC Voyagers Club Points issue resolved with @MSCCruisesUSA. Great ships, nice product, but if you have an issue with your sailing, getting resolution might be a challenge.
Thankfully, this is just points, can't imagine if it were something important.
Our latest video is live on YouTube - and this one is a shocker! You won’t believe what they’re done to one of the oldest passenger cruise ships on the market today.
Check out this massive glow up:
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An all-electric cruise ship? That’s the “Vision” Meyer Werft painted for the future. The builder says it could deliver an order as soon as 2031! 🤯 Eliminating the exhaust shaft completely changes what’s possible inside and on top of the ship! #cruisenewsautoevolution.com/news/top-g…
Our "Year of Norwegian" really paid off in the loyalty status department. The wild part is how few of these points were earned with multiplier offers! 154 points to Diamond seems so far away. Guess we'll just have to book another one. :)
Where should we build status next? ⬇
Get ready for the Alaska sailing season with our full review from the Norwegian Joy in 2025. We sailed her extended 10-night itinerary twice last year and won’t book anything shorter, moving forward.
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Free at Sea Plus brings back Veuve Clicquot… but only at Le Bistro. But get this: according to the crew here on board the Bliss, menu updates roll out next week and it will once again disappear as an option by the glass. Free at Sea Plus will now only receive 40% off the bottle.
Possibly unpopular opinion, but I actually didn’t mind the slightly stricter dress code Le Bistro and Cagney’s have always had. Collar shirts, pants.
Shorts and tshirts here on the Bliss cheapen the “fine dining” experience Norwegian has always billed the venue to be.