Wednesday, March 30, 2016

This Isn’t Nickel & Diming - It’s Nickel & Two Quartersing

Royal Caribbean International has decided that it’s time for a raise - for the crew - and they’re depending on you to provide it. Gratuities will increase for passengers sailing May 1 and after.

The complete story appeared in the March 30 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Polishing up the Pride

After almost a month away from home in Hawaii, Pride of America has returned from dry dock as “nearly a new ship.”

“When guests step aboard the all new Pride of America they will be amazed by the breadth of this renovation,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line’s president and chief operating officer.

Details appeared in the March 29 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Passengers Choose Princess’ Entertainer of the Year

Passengers aboard Caribbean Princess earlier this month had quite an “entertaining” week. Princess was holding their annual Entertainer of the Year finals aboard the ship, and they got to see shows by each of the finalists chosen by Princess management. After seeing all four of Princess’ best entertainers (a singer, a magician, a comedian and a keyboardist), they had to vote for the one to be named Princess’ Entertainer of the Year.

The complete story appeared in the March 29 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Carnival Vista to Get Its Own Local Brews

“It’s common for vacationers to want to test out the local beer,” said Jon Carpenter, Concrete Beach Brewery’s Brewmaster, and thanks to CBB, Carnival Vista will have its own local beers. “Carnival Vista has taken the concept of local, and applied it to the decks of their ship,” he said.

Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with Concrete Beach Brewery to create three distinctive craft beers based on what Carnival Vista’s passengers will want in beers, and they will be unique to Carnival Vista when it debuts in May.

The complete story appeared in the March 28 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 28, 2016

CND subscribers also read about:
  • Windstar appointing their first female captain
  • A lady who missed her ship and decided to swim for it
Details appeared in the March 28 edition of Cruise News Daily.