Latest Reviews Royal Caribbean’s Remarkable Growth Royal Caribbean Group has reported impressive growth, with an 18.6% revenue increase in 2024, totaling $16.5 billion. Passenger numbers rose by 12%, reaching 8.6 million. Innovations like the Utopia of the Seas and Icon of the Seas ships, along with exclusive private island experiences, have contributed to this success. […]
Jason and Tammy Merritt, celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary, were on the Carnival Magic for a Caribbean cruise in February 2025, but their vacation quickly soured when they faced an ordeal involving missing luggage. After a week of not receiving his luggage, Jason Merritt learned that his suitcase had been located in another passenger’s cabin.
A new lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean by a group of 12 guests, all U.S. citizens, who are seeking justice following a disturbing incident involving hidden cameras aboard the cruise line’s Symphony of the Seas. The case centers around a former crew member, Filipino stateroom attendant Arvin Joseph Mirasol, who was convicted earlier
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Viking Holdings Ltd. has unveiled its financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting a significant growth trajectory across multiple key metrics. Key Financial Highlights: Viking saw a robust 11.4% year-over-year growth in total revenue for Q3 2024, reaching $1.68 billion, up by $171.9 million from the same period in 2023. Gross margin soared
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Vietnam is advancing plans to construct a $315 million cruise port in Vung Tau, a prime location on the southern coast. The upcoming facility is set to accommodate some of the world’s largest cruise ships, enhancing Vietnam’s position in the global cruise market. According to VN Express International, the port’s design includes a pier that
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Fincantieri, a global leader in shipbuilding, has secured contracts with Viking to build two new cruise ships, marking the continuation of a long-standing partnership. Following the successful delivery of previous Viking vessels, these new ships are scheduled for completion in 2030. Each ship will weigh approximately 54,300 tons and have the capacity to host 998
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Passengers preparing for upcoming voyages with Princess Cruises have been caught off guard by a significant price hike on bottled water. Recently, the price for a 12-pack of 500-milliliter bottles increased dramatically, rising from $7.09 to $24.00—a substantial jump that left many guests surprised. This price change applies across both U.S. and international Princess Cruises
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Cruise lines are modifying their itineraries in response to the projected path of Hurricane Helene, which is currently affecting the Gulf of Mexico. The Weather Channel predicts Helene will strengthen to a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida late Thursday. Carnival Cruise Line has already altered the schedules of five ships, including the Carnival
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Florida is taking proactive steps to protect PortMiami from rising sea levels and extreme weather, securing a $19.5 million grant from the Resilient Florida Program to enhance its infrastructure. This funding will support the construction of an elevated bulkhead system at Berth 10, aimed at safeguarding critical port areas from flooding, storm surges, and the
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Princess Cruises is inviting travelers to seamlessly blend work and leisure with their new MedallionNet Max connectivity package.This service offers reliable, high-speed internet, allowing guests to stay connected even on extended voyages. This makes it possible to work remotely while enjoying unique destinations, famous ports, and iconic landmarks. With MedallionNet Max, staying connected is never
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