Several cruise lines have recently raised their gratuities and at the same time others have lowered them or rolled them into the price of the cruise. So who is charging for what and how much? The listings below offer a look at the amounts major lines are currently are charging to passenger bills in automatic gratuities. In addition to a flat-fee, per-day charge for … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl Modernized and Revitalized
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl sailed into her seasonal homeport of Miami this morning following a two week dry dock where every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas were revitalized to provide a fresh modern look. Norwegian Pearl’s extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge™, an investment program that sets a high standard of excellence for the … [Read more...]
Majestic Princess Arrives as Newest Jewel in the Crown for Princess Cruises
Princess Cruise Lines today took delivery of Majestic Princess, from shipbuilder Fincantieri at an official handover ceremony at the shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The cruise line's first international luxury ship tailored for the China market, will start her inaugural season in Europe until May and then embark on a repositioning cruise themed the Silk Road Sea Route journey to … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean announces world’s first cruise ship with ski slope
Can you imagine going on a cruise and skiing? As is snow skiiing? Yes "the world's first ski resort at sea" is set to launch in 2021!! The Piste of the Seas is set to launch in 2021, and will accommodate a full size ski resort complete with five real snow runs. Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to launch the world’s first ski resort at sea. The Piste … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Lines Adjusts Their Daily Service Charges
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a nominal adjustment to its daily service charges, effective April 1, 2017. Norwegian’s discretionary daily service charges make it easy for guests to provide gratuities to key onboard staff who provide superior guest service during the cruise, including their room steward, restaurant servers and behind-the-scenes support staff. The new rates … [Read more...]