Are these people on quack? Forget swingers taking over the cruise lines. The real secret of the seas, according to cruisers, are the treasure troves of rubber ducks passengers hidden onboard the vacation ships for others to find — and the idea isn’t floating well with some, with one line even clamping down on the weird … Read more
Everyone is shipping this couple. Passengers on a luxury cruise have been stranded in Belfast as their ship underwent urgent and unexpected repairs. With the Villa Vie Odyssey docked in Northern Ireland, the cruisegoers have had plenty of time to fall in love with the capital city — and each other. The Villa Vie Odyssey … Read more
An Aussie father-of-two has died while on a cruise with his family overseas. Edward Langley was on holiday with his family when the cruise stopped over in Vanuatu. Langley reportedly “unexpectedly fell on the footpath”, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family. The fundraiser, set up by a friend of Langley’s wife, … Read more
It’s a mission impossible. Tom Cruise made a shocking amount of money for his attention-grabbing stunt at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics: zero dollars. Casey Wasserman, the president and chairman of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, talked about Cruise, 62, during Tuesday’s CNBC x Boardroom: Game Plan panel at the Fairmont … Read more
Polar bears are the only mammal known to actively hunt humans. Still, every year Canada’s most feared, and revered, residents attract thousands of tourists from around the world. Not only do these brave souls get within spitting distance of Ursus maritimus — land’s largest predator — they’re happy to pay top dollar to do it. … Read more
Experienced cruisers likely know how to snag deals, pack with ease and make the most of their time in ports of call. If you’re new to booking a cruise vacation, it’s worth noting that it could be risky to fly the same day as your cruise departs. Here’s what travel experts have to say about … Read more
Visiting Santorini or Mykonos in Greece could start costing you a little extra as government officials devise a strategy to curb overtourism on the islands. Greek officials are planning to impose a tax for cruise ship visitors during the peak summer season, according to Reuters. The tax would be 20 euros ($22) for visitors cruising … Read more
Sea ya later! Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise that quickly went viral is finally coming back to port after what was the adventure of a lifetime for some 650-some travelers who paid between $59,999 to $117,599. “Nothing can prepare you for nine months,” Joe Martucci, 67, told USA Today of the grand voyage to 60 … Read more
Nine months after his wife died of brain cancer in September, 2022, Rochester, New York native Rami Mina, 82, planned to cruise around the world. The retired engineer sold his house in Temecula, California, and submitted a $5,000 deposit to Life at Sea Cruises — a three-year world trip run by Turkey-based parent company Miray … Read more
Passengers will soon have to pay more to travel aboard a Princess Cruise. The cruise line is increasing their “Crew Appreciation Fee,” a daily fee per guest that will be automatically added to their onboard accounts “to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all our guests.” … Read more
If you’re like me and have long been cruise-curious – but also terrified of paying good money to end up trapped on something akin to a floating casino – I want to tell you about one of the most special weekends of my life. The month is July and I have been invited to spend a weekend cruising around on … Read more
This summer in the Med, hotel rates were as high as the mercury — they still are. In Italy, where a five-star crashpad in May 2019 cost on average $516.62 per night, according to CoStar data. That same room this year? An average of $923.22 — a price hike of almost 80%. And it isn’t … Read more
Tahiti, St. Thomas and the French Riviera — I’ve yachted in all of these exotic locales, albeit from the comfort of my couch. And, millions of Americans are in the same boat. In 2013, “Below Deck,” introduced the masses to the most glamorous mode of traveling: yachting. Since then, it’s become a Bravo mainstay with … Read more
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s son Connor has shared a look into his private world. The 29-year-old posted two photos on his Instagram story on Saturday, Aug. 17. Connor has not posted anything on his account since 2023. Connor Cruise has returned to Instagram after more than a year. Instagram/@theconnorcruise The first of the two … Read more
A couple splashed out $118K on a nine-month cruise around the world – after realizing “life’s too short.” Andrew Kenney, 27, and his wife, Ale, 29, set off on their epic cruise – calling at 150 ports in 65 countries – in December 2023. The couple decided to embark on the mammoth trip after both … Read more
Crushing on Tom Cruise while on the set of “Cocktail” was risky business. Just ask his co-star Gina Gershon, who recently shared that while filming the 1988 classic, Cruise’s first wife, Mimi Rogers, was always on set. “He had just gotten married, and his wife was very present,” the 62-year-old said while on “Watch What … Read more
Travelers aboard multiple cruise ships recently helped break a world record for the largest pizza party. Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, became a Guinness World Records holder for the second time after hosting a large pizza party on board multiple cruise ships. Guests aboard a fleet of Princess Cruises boats consumed more than 60,000 slices of … Read more
While most athletes are having to make do with cardboard beds and non air conditioned rooms in the Paris Olympic Village, dozens of lucky competitors are enjoying life on a luxury cruise ship, 15,000km (9,300 miles) away . A number of the surfers taking part in this year’s Games are staying on the Aranui 5 … Read more
They’re delivering a stern warning. Fed up with thousands of tourists turning up in literal boatloads nearly every day during the warmer months, Juneau, Alaska is taking drastic measures. Politicians in the 49th state’s capital city are preparing to vote in “ship free Saturdays” — which would bar cruise ships with over 250 people from … Read more
Swooning and crooning. Suri Cruise’s dashing prom date has been identified as budding musician Toby Cohen — a fellow senior at LaGuardia High School. Cruise, who turned 18 in April, was seen beaming as she stepped out arm in arm with Cohen at the event, held Tuesday night on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Suri Cruise’s … Read more