Let Me Tell You about Windstar

What's it like to sail on Windstar? A new video series produced by the line will answer that question for potential customers. What's unique about these is that they are all in the voices of actual Windstar employees telling us how Windstar is 180-degrees different from other cruise lines.

The complete story appeared in the August 10 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - August 10, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Cunard passengers got a special show from the RAF's Red Arrows aerobatic team this evening while leaving Southampton.
• Help doesn't always come just when you call it. A passenger needing a medevac from Adventure of the Seas had to wait overnight while the ship got close enough to shore to be within range of the Coast Guard helicopter.  

Details appeared in the August 10 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

The Red Arrows above Queen Mary 2

Photo courtesy of Cunard Line. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Third Carnival Brand Receives Approval to Sail to Cuba

Seabourn has received permission to sail to Cuba on cruises from Miami and San Juan, beginning with a cruise on November 4, 2019.

Seabourn joins Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line as Carnival brands approved to operate between the US and Cuba, meaning that Carnival will be able to offer cruises to Cuba each market segment, mass market, premium and luxury.

The complete story appeared in the August 9 issue of Cruise News Daily. 

More than a Pre-Cruise Hotel, It's a Voyage and Tour

Cunard has new Voyage and Tour packages available on select Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria sailings that include a pre-cruise land package in the port of embarkation.

This seems to be more than a pre-cruise hotel, because it is for several nights and includes some tours or events in the city, but differs from some other tour packages offered by some lines in that they are only one city and involve no overland touring.

Details appeared in the August 9 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Princess Has New Cocktails and Free Cocktails

Princess Cruises has revamped their beverage menu, adding a bunch of new signature cocktails created for them by master mixologist Rob Floyd, 39 new wines by the glass, and 17 new international and craft beers.

The signature cocktails were designed by Floyd using fresh ingredients and Princess destinations as an inspiration.

The complete story appeared in the August 8 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

It Happened Again

A 22-year-old man who was a crew member aboard Carnival Fascination was found dead in his cabin last Sunday after the ship arrived in San Juan.

Details appeared in the August 8 issue of Cruise News Daily. 

Am I Seeing Double?

Azamara Pursuit is on its maiden voyage for the company, but when it arrived in Haugesund, Norway, there was one of its sisters, Azamara Journey.

“We could not think of a better way to welcome the new ship and team members than with a celebration that brings together our crew and guests,” said Larry Pimentel, President & CEO of Azamara Club Cruises.

The complete story appeared in the August 7 issue of Cruise News Daily.

Photo courtesy of Azamara Club Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - August 7, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Carnival Australia is looking for the 25 millionth person born in Australia. They have something special for him or her. 
• A Coast Guard officer going out of his way to save a life. 

Details appeared in the August 7 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

There's No Place Like Dome (or Dome Sweet Dome)

P&O's Pacific Aria has just begun its 12-day dry dock in Singapore, it's first since P&O acquired the ship in November 2015.

A key highlight of the refurbishment will be updating the look of The Dome, the popular late-night hot spot at the top of the ship overlooking the bow.

The complete story appeared in the August 6 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Rendering courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Finally, a Place to Get a Burger on Land

Lovers of outstanding burgers know the place to go at sea is the Salty Dog Gastropub aboard Princess ships for an “Ernesto,” created by chef Ernesto Uchimura.

You just couldn't get it anywhere on land - until now.

Details appeared in the August 6 issue of Cruise News Daily. 

Way, Way up North

Silversea's Silver Explorer is exploring way up north in Alaska. Actually it's sailing 19-night round trip from Nome, and it's been in the Russian Arctic. But on Friday, when a 35-year-old man aboard the ship began having cardiac problems, the ship moved within range of the US Coast Guard when they requested assistance.

The rendezvous point that was chosen was 150 miles northwest of Kotzebue, Alaska, in order to be within range of the MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter which was based at Kodiak.

Details appeared in the August 6 edition of Cruise News Daily.