Carnival Makes Changes at Half Moon Cay

Cruise news today. Carnival Cruise Line has notified guests planning to rent a cabana on their private island, Half Moon Cay, that air conditioning units in the structures will be replaced with fans. In a letter to guests, Carnival stated that the change is being made because it is both energy-inefficient and ineffective to air condition the open-air structures. A small cabana on Half Moon Cay is still listed at $699 for the day, while the larger, two-story structures are priced at $999. Two New York City councilmembers are introducing a bill to reduce emissions from cruise ships docked at the city's ports. The legislation would mandate that cruise ships use shore power rather than running their engines and burning fuels while docked at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook and Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Industry website Cruise Fever recently conducted a survey on social media asking cruisers what their favorite onboard dining venue was. The website then ranked them according by responses. Cruise line stock prices for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. [Connect] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruiseRadio ============================== Cruise Radio delivers daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis and coverage of the cruise industry, engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes behind the headlines. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos and cruise ship and port tours. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 75,069

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Final Oasis-Class Ship Takes to the Sea, New Carnival Cruise Menus

Cruise news today. Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas reached a milestone in its construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France, as it floated for the first time over the weekend. The "float out" process, which took 17 months to reach and 15 hours to complete, involved filling the dry dock with over 46 million gallons of water before floating the giant. Two more Carnival corporation ships are getting faster internet. P&O Cruises and Cunard are enhancing onboard connectivity by integrating SpaceX's Starlink internet service across their fleets. The rollout began in June and aims to make the high-speed internet service available in public spaces and cabins on ships like the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth by the end of 2023. New Carnival Cruise Linem menus are coming soon. Carnival is expanding its culinary offerings by introducing vegan-specific menus across its fleet, starting with the Carnival Freedom sailing out of Port Canaveral and the Carnival Horizon from Port Miami. The menus will be introduced on Carnival Dream, Valor, Radiance, Miracle, Panorama, and Mardi Gras by the end of this month. Cruise line stock prices for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. [Connect] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruiseRadio ============================== Cruise Radio delivers daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis and coverage of the cruise industry, engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes behind the headlines. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos and cruise ship and port tours. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 75,040

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Rough Weather Turns Carnival Cruise into 10 Days at Sea

Cruise news today. Carnival has altered its 30-day repositioning itinerary of Carnival Luminosa. The ship will no longer visit Alaskan but will sail directly to Japan, arriving ten days later. Antigua and Barbuda is set to see a surge in tourism as plans are moving forward for Royal Caribbean to construct a $100 million beach club at Fort James. Named the Royal Beach Club at Fort James, discussions for the project have been underway since 2019, and construction costs have risen over inflation in material prices. Construction is set to begin in 2024 following final negotiations this year. Starting next Friday, high-speed rail service connecting Orlando International Airport to South Florida, with additional stops at West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, and Miami. The high-speed train service will facilitate access to major ports such as the Port of Palm Beach, Port Everglades, and Port Miami. It will also have a transportation partner for transfers to/from Port Canaveral. Cruise line stock prices for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. [Connect] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruiseRadio ============================== Cruise Radio delivers daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis and coverage of the cruise industry, engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes behind the headlines. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos and cruise ship and port tours. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 75,000

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Royal Caribbean Goes Adults Only at Private Island

Cruise news today. Royal Caribbean’s new adults-only area on Perfect Day called Hideaway Beach will start to welcome guests in January 2024. The new destination will provide an atmosphere for adults seeking relaxation away from family activities. Features include over an acre of white sand beach, in-water hammocks, a live DJ by the pool, and two levels of cabanas—some with their own plunge pools. Dining options range from tropical pizzas to burgers, and multiple bars will serve craft cocktails. The area will be accessible on sailings from various U.S. ports, with the costs varying by the season at $39-89 per person. The cruise ship Ocean Explorer, carrying 206 passengers and crew, was successfully freed after running aground off Greenland's eastern coastline earlier this week. Despite initial failed attempts to refloat the ship and concerns about waiting for a larger Danish naval vessel for assistance, the ship was eventually dislodged by a Greenlandic fishing research vessel. The Cruise Lines International Association has unveiled its 2023 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report. The report showed of the 44 new cruise ships slated for delivery in the next five years, 25 of them will be powered by Liquid Natural Gas, while seven will be methanol-ready or capable. Cruise line stock prices for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. [Connect] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruiseRadio ============================== Cruise Radio delivers daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis and coverage of the cruise industry, engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes behind the headlines. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos and cruise ship and port tours. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 74,971

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Cruise Ship Stuck in Mud, Failed Recovery Attempt

Cruise news today. An attempt to free the grounded Ocean Explorer cruise ship by a large fish trawler during high tide on Wednesday was unsuccessful. Armed forces personnel who have inspected the ship in remote Northeast Greenland report that everyone on board is in good condition. The Danish Navy's patrol vessel is expected to reach the site tomorrow afternoon to try and free the vessel. With Marseille hotels fully booked during the Rugby World Cup, organizers have turned to a creative solution to address the hotel room shortage. Norwegian Epic has been transformed into a floating hotel to cater to rugby fans. Recognizing the limited lodging options in Marseille, this initiative was born from the observation that the city could only offer 10,000 accommodations for an event that attracts 80,000 Rugby fans. Carnival plans to extend its Family Fued game show experience to a dozen ships by the fall of next year. The next in line for the addition are Carnival Vista, which will debut the game on its September 16 cruise, followed by Carnival Legend, Carnival Pride, Carnival Miracle, and Carnival Jubilee in 2023, and a slew of other ships throughout 2024. Cruise line stock prices for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. [Connect] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruiseRadio ============================== Cruise Radio delivers daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis and coverage of the cruise industry, engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes behind the headlines. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos and cruise ship and port tours. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 74,888

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Cruise Ship Runs Aground, Help Arrives Friday

Cruise news today. On Monday, the cruise ship Ocean Explorer ran aground off the coast of Northeast Greenland with 206 passengers and crew on board, and there are no reports of injuries or damage to the local area. The Arctic Command's closest unit is an offshore patrol vessel named Knud Rass-mew-sin, which is approximately 1,200 nautical miles away and is expected to arrive at the grounded ship on Friday morning, weather dependant. The Arctic Command is working with other partners to investigate whether other units can have a shorter and faster route to the grounded ship. Due to this overwhelming demand and sales of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the line has extended reservations through April 2026, with the ship officially launching in January 2024 from its homeport at Port Miami. Cruise line stock prices for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. [Connect] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruiseRadio ============================== Cruise Radio delivers daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis and coverage of the cruise industry, engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes behind the headlines. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos and cruise ship and port tours. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 74,811

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Broken Royal Caribbean Ship Gets Green Light to Cruise Again

Cruise news today. Royal Caribbean has confirmed that Radiance of the Seas will return to service on September 15, resuming its regular Alaska itinerary after canceling two cruises due to propulsion issues. The company's Marine technical team has completed repairs and sea trial preparations, assuring that the ship's technical problems were limited to its propulsion system and did not affect its seaworthiness. Carnival Legend will sail from San Francisco in 2025. The ship's first cruise from San Francisco will be a four-day Baja Mexico trip on May 8, 2025. Legend will replace Carnival Miracle in Alaska. A double ceremony was held for MSC Cruises luxury brand Explora Journeys, marking milestones in the construction of both Explora II and Explora III. Scheduled to enter service in summer 2024, Explora II's construction began in October 2021, with its keel laid in May 2022 at Fincantieri's yard near Naples. Work on the LNG-powered Explora IV is slated to begin in January 2024, with completion expected in early 2027. Cruise line stock prices for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. [Connect] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruiseRadio ============================== Cruise Radio delivers daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis and coverage of the cruise industry, engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes behind the headlines. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos and cruise ship and port tours. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 74,761

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