We like to picture ships as most of us experience them - clean, shiny, and new. The fact is however that ships don't last forever. How do cruise ships stay so youthful, and what happens when they get a bit long in the tooth?
Read more about Dry docks, constant maintenance, and retirement. The aging process of ships.
Starting October 1st Carnival will debut new Saturday morning original content aimed to educate 13-16 year old viewers on new travel destinations and experiences, while of course keeping cruising in mind.
Read more about Carnival taking over Saturday morning with travel shows aimed at teens
The 168k gross-ton Norwegian Joy, heading to China in June of 2017, is breaking the mold in a number of ways but showing us that cruising out of Asia is not just moving into the modern era, but perhaps set to outpace the US cruise market in sophistication - just look at Royal Caribbean's decision to move the Quantum of The Seas to China. The Joy's dining options alone are enough for me to take a second look at what NCL has to offer.
Read more about Norwegian Joy - Norwegian's new ship has a new approach to cuisine
Two weeks ago we shared an AmEx offer for Royal Caribbean, and now AmEx is offering $150 back after spending $500 on Celebrity Cruises! If you've got an American Express card just log in and check for offers down at the bottom under, "Travel".
Read more about News - AmEx Offer Now Available For Celebrity Cruises, but for $150!
Over the years we've developed some favorite spots in various ports, and Cozumel is no exception. As part of the Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise on Freedom of the Seas we spent today in Cozumel, Mexico and hit up a local drinking hole for the second visit in a row, deciding to add it to the growing list of spots we love in Cozumel.
Read more about Bar Higlight - The Pub, Cozumel, Mexico
Missing out on a cruise is hard, but sometimes there are great reasons. Last night, while on Freedom of the Seas, we got to meet the friends of one of our readers, (Connor, @fay78x on Twitter) learn about why he's not onboard, and connect with them all in what has certainly been the most personal experience of our adventure so far.
Drinking ages vary by country, but what are the rules on the high-seas?
Like many things this is not an easy question to answer. While the drinking age in the United States is 21, plain and simple, many guests on cruise lines are from nations with very different laws and customs. What should you expect if traveling from the U.K., or perhaps Brazil?
Let's review alcohol policies aboard some of the more popular cruise lines, copied straight from their websites with my commentary below. Read more about How old do you need to be to drink on cruise ships?
