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Summary Shore-side Adventure Packages Do-It-Yourself Shore Excursion Tips Planning Great Shore Excursions Do-It-Yourself Arrangements are Your Best Bet After securing your cabin aboard a cruise ship, your inbox will inevitably fill with emails promoting shore excursions. These messages often stress the urgency to book trips quickly due to potential sell-outs. Although this can be accurate,…
1. Overview of Star of the Seas What’s better than the largest cruise ship at sea? Two of the largest cruise ships at sea. Royal Caribbean has announced the name of the second ship in its yet-to-be-launched Icon class — Star of the Seas — which is anticipated to debut in summer 2025. 2. Details…
1. Life on a Cruise Ship 2. An Unexpected Journey 3. The Unique Role of Guest Entertainers 4. Memorable Experiences A behind-the-scenes look at my life sailing around the world with my husband, a cruise ship performer. Photo: Vanessa Armstrong/iBestTravel My husband might be the only magician who has ever stepped onto the stage of…
Summary The Appeal of Family Cruises Carnival Cruise Ships Guide Disney Expedition Cruise to Antarctica The Appeal of Family Cruises The appeal of a family cruise isn’t hard to understand: Why go through the trouble of moving from hotel to hotel or place to place when you could check in to a floating resort that…
Summary Epicurean Perfection Voyages Overview Culinary Experiences on Board Exclusive Excursions Offered Discover Alaskan Epicurean Perfection with iBestTravel If you’re a food enthusiast with Alaska on your travel itinerary this summer, great news awaits you. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled three new “Epicurean Perfection” voyages in Alaska, designed to be immersive culinary experiences for…
Summary An Overview of the Wonder of the Seas Why Do Ships Float? The Engineering Behind Cruise Ships An Overview of the Wonder of the Seas Not everything heavy sinks right to the ocean floor; a prime example is Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, recognized as the biggest cruise ship globally. This magnificent vessel…
Summary Introduction Amenities on Board Community Experience Live and Travel Aboard the World’s First Residential Cruise Ship Your life can be an endless cruise. Fact checked by Elizabeth MacLennan For most people, sailing the world is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, for a few fortunate travelers, an endless journey circumnavigating the globe could become a daily…
Summary New Disney Cruise Ship: Disney reveals its sixth cruise ship, the Treasure, set to sail in 2024, drawing inspiration from global architecture and design. Lighthouse Point Destination: Announcement of a second Bahamian destination, Lighthouse Point, featuring colorful amenities and a cultural pavilion. First Sailings from Australia and New Zealand: Disney Wonder introduces new itineraries…
Summary of the Marquesas Islands Experience The Unique Aranui 5 Cruise Experience Cultural Interactions in the Marquesas Exploration Adventures on Remote Islands Rebuilding Marquesan Culture The Joy of Dancing and Music in Polynesia The Unique Aranui 5 Cruise Experience A single cargo-cruise ship provides a lifeline to the Marquesas Islands, a remote archipelago within French…
Summary of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Cruise Introduction Ship Features Accommodation Options Dining and Entertainment Cruise Itinerary Introduction Prepare to change your attitude by changing latitudes when the first cruise ship from Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand sets sail out of the Port of Palm Beach, Florida, on April 30. Ship Features While Margaritaville resorts…
Summary of Best Alaskan Cruises Small Cruise Ships for Intimate Experiences Experience Glacier Bay National Park Expert Recommendations for Alaska Cruises Discover the Charm of Alaskan Cruises Small Cruise Ships for Intimate Experiences Alaskan cruise ships are distinctly smaller than the massive vessels navigating the Caribbean. This design makes them more adept at exploring narrow…
Emerald Azzurra: A New Era of Ocean Cruising One of the world’s top river cruise lines is ready to make bigger waves: Emerald Waterways is building a luxurious new ocean-going ship, the Emerald Azzurra, that will set sail in the Mediterranean in 2021. The newly built vessel will have room for just 100 passengers and…
iBestTravel Travel News Share Aug 20, 2019 • 0 min read Atrificial terminal planned for cruise liners. The latest proposal to allow large cruise ships to visit Venice without causing damage to its delicate lagoon includes a £100 million artificial island terminal. This structure will be located in the Adriatic at the entrance to the…
iBestTravel Travel News Share Apr 21, 2020 • 0 min read Ellen Bonaventura and her partner Giuseppe As borders around the world closed to slow the spread of coronavirus, some cruise ships faced difficulties in finding ports for docking, leaving travelers anxiously seeking ways to return home. Ellen Bonaventura found herself aboard the Norwegian Spirit…
Experience Ghost Cruise Ship Tours in the English Channel The tourism sector has changed drastically over the past year, with businesses scrambling to stay afloat as they feel the impact of COVID-19. What once was simple is now complicated, forcing many people to adapt to the situation. One such example is Captain Paul Derham, an…
S.S. La Venezia: A Luxurious Floating Boutique Hotel One of the many nicknames for Venice is The Floating City, and a new luxury cruise ship has sourced the inspiration for the interiors of its ‘floating boutique hotel’ from the City of Water. The completely refurbished S.S. La Venezia has been decked out in traditional Venetian-inspired…
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Cruise Ship Incidents: A Look at Recent Events The cruise industry has recently witnessed various incidents, raising concerns about passenger safety and health. This article sheds light on multiple occurrences, emphasizing the importance of vigilance during maritime travel. Significant Engine Fires Carnival’s Liberty cruise ship had an engine fire on Monday, September 7, during a…
Revolutionary Design of the Greg Mortimer Cruise Ship Introduction The Greg Mortimer cruise ship, operated by iBestTravel, represents a significant advancement in maritime design, offering passengers a unique and comfortable experience on the high seas. Groundbreaking Features Innovative X-Bow Design Groundbreaking design: Meet the X-Bow, a Norway-designed ship that could change cruising forever. The X-Bow…
Explore Disney Wish: A New Era of Cruising Start your day with the latest news. Discover a record number of early votes cast in Georgia, Tom Brady’s new role as part owner of the Raiders, and insights into why America’s drug stores are closing. Experience Luxury on the Disney Wish Royal Suites Royal Suites: The…