CRUISE NEWS - Carnival Named Best Cruise Line, NCL Bans Fans and MORE

USA Today and Cruise Critic have released their lists for the best cruise line of 2023 and the results are a little surprising. Carnival Cruise Line, Viking Ocean, and Virgin Voyages all contenders for the tops spot. We also have a cruise ship celebrating its 5 year anniversary and NCL has added a popular item to the prohibited item list. 

 

Is there a cruise did not tip list? Royal drops a big Icon of the Seas update. Carnival CRUISE NEWS

Does Carnival have a list of passengers that remove their gratuities that they share with their crew members? Should they? We also have cruise news coming from Bar Harbor Maine and an update from Royal Caribbean International regarding the Icon of the Seas. Let's talk about it.

 

NEW SHIP / Making An Icon / Creating Thrill Island / Royal Caribbean

The world’s best family vacation will feature never-before-seen experiences and signature favorites, from the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6, to the first Crown’s Edge – an adventure course 154 feet above the ocean. In “Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island,” the innovators cover the adventures in store and how they are pushing the envelope on cruise ship design by adding more weight at the top of Icon with six record-breaking waterslides and more water than ever before.

 

NEW SHIP / A First Look at New Bars and Nightlife on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas / Royal Caribbean 3/29/23

March 2023 – Royal Caribbean International’s revealing the first look at more than 15 bars and nightlife experiences coming to the world’s best vacation, Icon of the Seas, in January 2024. From live music, like two pianists going head-to-head, to bar hopping for coffee-infused cocktails or bubbly at a new walkup champagne bar, there are hot spots for every type of vacationer to celebrate. The lineup features brand-new firsts and reimagined favorites, the latest to be unveiled as part of Icon’s 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be entertaine

SHOULD YOU SAIL ON THIS SHIP?? - CRUISE REVIEW - THE CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE - Travel With Josh & Taylor - 3/22/23

Cheater Caught on Ship Camera, Carnival? - CRUISE NEWS - La Lido Loca 3/2823

We have crazy cruise news today of a Carnival cruiser who was busted cheating on his significant other and it was all capture on camera. Additionally there is a wild story coming off the Carnival Luminosa about a couple of cruise passengers who want to be compensated for ship excursions canceled for sharks

Onboard Royal Caribbean Right Now - MAJOR CUTS - Paying more for less! / Inside Cruise -3/25/2023

We are onboard Symphony of the Seas right now and have noticed some big cuts. What's going on? Why are we paying much more for less? Watch now to see how our cruise has been and what's different!

 

Princess or Celebrity? Which is Better? - La Lido Loca - 3/26/23

Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean are often the first cruise lines new cruisers sail, but there are many other cruise lines. In this episode, I talk with Walter from Where's Walter Travel and we break down our personal choices of which cruise line is better when it comes to Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. This conversation is just part of a larger one that we had about cruising on the La Lido Loca Podcast.

 

Celebrity Beyond / Here2there1 3/27

Celebrity is our favorite premium cruise line, and the very definition of affordable luxury at sea, offering speciality dining, exceptional entertainment and stylish, state-of-the-art facilities on board. In October we cruised on the Celebrity Beyond - the newest of the Edge Class ships. We'd already cruised on her sister ships, the Edge and Apex, so in October we decided to try the Beyond. Although the overall layout is similar to the other two, she does have a few unique features of her own. We especially enjoyed the larger Grand Plaza. Whether you describe it as "Modern Luxury"" or "Relaxed Luxury", the Beyond definitely offers an upscale premium cruise experience. This is our detailed review of the onboard experience.

The Must-See And Must Avoid Mediterranean Ports / Tips For Travellers 7/22

I was helping my friend Winnie plan her first Mediterranean cruise. She said she wanted a cruise that went to the best ports and avoided the worst. It was an impossible task so I sent her to these.

My (Very Honest) Review of CELEBRITY SOLSTICE - Not What I Expected / Zach the Traveling Man 3/19/23

I give my very honest review of Celebrity Solstice and tell you why this ship wasn’t what I expected. I review the ship, food, entertainment, ports, and service. I tell you about Murano, Le Petite Chef & Family, Tuscan Grille, Blu, and Luminae onboard Celebrity Solstice in my brutal and honest review.

Cruise Gratuities: What's "Right" And "Wrong" These Days? / Tips For Travelers 3/26/23

I looks at the controversial subject of cruise gratuities and look at how cruise gratuities and tipping while cruising has changed and how I have changed and adapted what I do regards tipping crew on a cruise

ROYAL CARIBBEAN HAS SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS - CRUISE NEWS / Don's Family Vacations 3/25/23

Refugees refuse help from carnival cruise ship. Spirit of Boston catches fire. Royal Caribbean has to change port times and cancel some cruise tours in Alaska.

 

Our Disney Dream Cruise Turns into a Medical Emergency! PLUS Marvel Day at Sea! / Cruise With Ben and David 3/26/23

We board Disney Cruise Line, Disney Dream in Miami after a medical emergency - poor David! 

We got off to an unexpected start with David's dental drama, but it was all worth it when we discovered that our voyage featured none other than Marvel Day at Sea. Our ship had characters popping out of every corner, new movie debuts along with special events and even fireworks lighting up the sky - what more could you ask for? Oh right...Marvel-inspired cuisine (yum!). Come join us in Miami as this adventure awaits!

 

Things That SHOULD NOT Happen On Luxury Cruises, But DO! / Tips For Travelers / Mar 25, 2023

On luxury cruise lines I have been on recently I came across and experienced things that I really did not think I would when paying as much for one day as a cruise costs on most other lines. Here is what they were and why. Are you as surprised as I am by these?

Cruise Passengers Left Behind Struggle to Get Home

Cruise ships will leave you behind. Sometime you miss the ship and sometimes it is determined you are not healthy enough to sail. I have two stories of nightmare cruise experiences. One is of a cruise passenger struggling to get home from Curaçao and the second is a man left by P&O Cruises in the Philippines.

We Got $1344 of FREE Drinks on one Royal Caribbean Cruise. You can TOO!

In this video, I'm going to show you how we got free drinks on our Royal Caribbean cruise. Hi there, my name is Ben and in this video, I'm going to show you how we got $1344 of free drinks on our Royal Caribbean cruise. We're not professional travel hackers or anything like that, we just followed a few simple steps that anyone can do. So if you're looking for a fun vacation with free drinks, stick around and let me show you how it's done.

Carnival Will Allow This But Not This

Carnival cruisers are wild and over the last week or so they have been reaching out on social media asking what the limits are on Carnival cruises. They have been asking about clothing optional policies, door decorations, offensive pant, pool furniture and more. Putting it all in context, Carnival has made it clear some things are allowed and some things aren't. Let's talk about it.

I've Just Disembarked a Cruise and... I Have Covid - Let's Chat

Last week I ticked something incredible off my bucket list... I saw the NORTHERN LIGHTS on a cruise into the arctic circle!! It was incredible. I did get pretty seasick (and I now have Covid) but it was absolutely worth it. Hopefully, I'll be well enough to do this live stream, but I'll keep you up to date. The cruise was onboard Fred Olsen's Bolette which used to be Amsterdam for Holland America. I can't wait to show you everything about this adventure.

The Must-See And Must Avoid Mediterranean Ports.

I was helping my friend Winnie plan her first Mediterranean cruise. She said she wanted a cruise that went to the best ports and avoided the worst. It was an impossible task so I sent her to these.

Cruise Passengers Left Behind Struggle to Get Home

Cruise ships will leave you behind. Sometime you miss the ship and sometimes it is determined you are not healthy enough to sail. I have two stories of nightmare cruise experiences. One is of a cruise passenger struggling to get home from Curaçao and the second is a man left by P&O Cruises in the Philippines.

The Must-See And Must Avoid Mediterranean Ports.

I was helping my friend Winnie plan her first Mediterranean cruise. She said she wanted a cruise that went to the best ports and avoided the worst. It was an impossible task so I sent her to these

The Best FREE Cruise Food? - Indulge Food Hall Review