There was an interesting article in The Bahamas' Tribune 242 on Friday in which the Bahamas' Minister of Tourism, Dionisio D'Aguilar, talks about how the cruise lines “make all the money, and we have nothing."
That school of thought may say lots about why the Bahamas - or at least the major ports - may lose much of their cruise business in the coming years and why they are not a favorite among cruise passengers, many opting to stay aboard when their ship docks.
Details appeared in the August 4 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Holland America Has a Surprise for You
On your next Holland America cruise, be ready for a surprise, a Chocolate Surprise.
We'll give away the surprise: It's a dessert parade that brings the chocolate buffet to you in the ship's main public areas on the last gala evening of every voyage.
We'll give away the surprise: It's a dessert parade that brings the chocolate buffet to you in the ship's main public areas on the last gala evening of every voyage.
The complete story appeared in the August 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Other Thing You'll Want to Know - August 3, 2017
CND subscribers also read about:
- Nick Jonas being added to the Carnival Live lineup
- The delivery of Crystal Bach
- Updating Pacific Eden again
Details appeared in the August 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Costa neoClassica Leaves Fleet - Costa Victoria Leaves China
Costa said that one of its longest-serving ships, Costa neoClassica will leave the fleet on March 10, 2018 when it finishes its series of cruises between India and the Maldives.
Costa Victoria will leave China, where it has mainly sailed since 2012, to return to the Mediterranean to maintain capacity there during the summer of 2018.
Costa Victoria will leave China, where it has mainly sailed since 2012, to return to the Mediterranean to maintain capacity there during the summer of 2018.
Details appeared in the August 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Staying Put for Now
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed they have signed a contract extension with the City of Mobile to continue to homeport Carnival Fantasy at the city through December 2018.
The one-year extension (the current contract expires in December 2017) is actually an option in the current contract that is being picked up.
The complete story appeared in the August 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.
The one-year extension (the current contract expires in December 2017) is actually an option in the current contract that is being picked up.
The complete story appeared in the August 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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