Unfortunately, I just received some bad news regarding the Jacksonville-based Carnival Ecstasy restarting sailing. With eight of its ships already in guest operations, and more restarting in September and October, Carnival Cruise Line today announced the next round of details about additional ship restarts for November 2021 and beyond. Carnival Valor will follow Carnival Glory in New Orleans with …
Read More »CDC recommends travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness avoid cruise ship travel
As cruising has resumed in the U.S., the CDC recommends travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness avoid cruise ship travel, regardless of vaccination status. CDC.com states: Key Information for Cruise Ship Travelers The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads easily between people in close quarters aboard ships, and …
Read More »Carnival cruise line makes changes to Covid 19 vaccination requirements
Recently I was invited to attend a media/travel agent one-day event on the Carnival Mardi Gras. During the boarding process, everyone was required to wear a mask, but once onboard, masks were not required. TravelPulse.com is reporting that Carnival has now made changes to their Covid vaccination and mask policy. …
Read More »Survey reveals majority of Americans in favor of vaccine passport
I’ve been saying it for over a year, before you know it, the U.S. government will require a vaccine passport for travel and other reasons! Now a survey reveals what I’ve been predicting, a majority of Americans are in favor of a vaccine passport! My good friends at TravelPulse.com are …
Read More »Behind the Scenes at The Grand Palladium Resort on the Mayan Riviera
I’ve always known that lots goes on to make all-inclusive resorts function. Check out this post behind the scenes at the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya. TravelYucatan.com reports, “The Grand Palladium is a 5 star mega-resort. A virtual small city carved out of rich mangroves and jungle. Situated over 2,000,000 square …
Read More »Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings victorious over State of Florida
CruiseHive.com is reporting, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings wins its lawsuit against the state of Florida and is granted preliminary injection to sail from the state with 100% vaccinated guests and crew members. All three brands under the company will be allowed to request proof of vaccination before a cruise. Norwegian …
Read More »Carnival cruise line makes changes to COVID protocols
As you know, I recently toured the brand new Carnival Mardi Gras. Unfortunately, Carnival cruise line is adding some hurdles to cruising which includes changes to COVID protocols. CruiseHive.com is reporting, “With the very fluid situation in making sure cruise passengers remain safe, Carnival Cruise Line updates its protocols, including …
Read More »Carnival Mardi Gras Facts and YouTube videos
I recently took a VIP/Media/Travel agent tour of the brand new Carnival Mardi Gras. I wanted to share a few of my Carnival Mardi Gras YouTube videos. I’m looking forward to sailing on the Carnival Mardi Gras soon and will be bringing more Youtube videos to you! Quick Carnival Mardi …
Read More »Carnival Mardi Gras welcomes media and travel advisors
I was overwhelmed when I boarded the brand new Carnival Mardi Gras. Media and travel advisors were invited to come onboard the day before her first sailing and it’s a day I’ll never forget. Carnival Mardi Gras required a special pier at Port Canaveral considering she is an LNG-powered …
Read More »Holland America Line resumes cruising to Alaska
My wife Marty and I have sailed over 150 days with Holland America Line to the Caribbean. We were both glad to hear that Holland America Line has now resumed cruising to Alaska. KOMONews.com is reporting, “Shouts of joy and chanting filled Pier 91 Saturday morning, as crew members aboard …
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