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 …
Read More »Appeals court reverses decision, CDC rules on cruises are no longer binding
Another day, another update on the legal battle between the CDC and the cruise industry! News reports are stating that the most recent decision on cruises is no longer binding. SeaTrade-Cruise.com is reporting, “The US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on Friday vacated its order granting the CDC …
Read More »Cruise giant Carnival to bring back most of its fleet by October
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that three more ships will resume guest operations in September, and another four in October – bringing the total number of ships to 15 – as the line’s successful restart of operations continues to ramp up. Based on the success of its initial resumption of …
Read More »Gov. DeSantis: Florida to fight appeals court ruling regarding cruises
Today I received a call from News4Jax reporter Tarik Minor asking me to comment on the news that a court sided with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the so-called, “no-sail order.” News4Jax reported, “A day after a federal appeals court sided with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
Read More »The Cruise Genius discusses cruise travel insurance on News4Jax
I always enjoy sharing my perspective about travel on News4Jax (WJXT, Channel 4 in Jacksonville.) Today I shared my thoughts on Carnival cruise line mandating travel insurance for non-vaccinated passengers, the viral video of a woman being kicked off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, and all-inclusive resorts. It’s hard to …
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