CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

Cruise tips: I specialize in Meetings and Group cruises. I have been on 124 cruises and 256 ship visits. I will gladly share my knowledge and experiences. cruiseexpertbob.com New England Joined March 2009

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

“Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve will be temporarily closed to MSC Cruises guests from April 7 to May 22, 2024 in order to make necessary guest experience enhancements and support the island’s future growth plans,” the company said in a statement. lnkd.in/eZwz_Svg

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Celebrity Cruises announced what it said was revamped Caribbean program for the Summer 2024 season. Starting next April, the Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Reflection will be based in North America, offering Caribbean cruises along…lnkd.in/erQHK7e8 lnkd.in/eRM4hVKW

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Upscale cruise line Oceania packs a ton of restaurants onto its small ships, but you won’t find a bad option in the bunch. Whether you value dining variety and tasty meals or you truly are a food snob, Oceania is sure to come throu…lnkd.in/ekPkQhuf lnkd.in/eYPVpX9B

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Amid ongoing investigations, lawsuits and hundreds of consumer complaints, Boston cruise company Vantage Deluxe World Travel laid off its employees last week, according to Consumer Rescue. Consumer advocate and mediator Michelle Co…lnkd.in/eCynTrnT lnkd.in/eWNWcFXE

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Celebrity Cruises has announced that more than five months of 2024 sailings for its newest vessel, Celebrity Beyond, have been cancelled due to a change in deployment plans. Instead of the ship sailing in Europe from April through…lnkd.in/epBzcwvM lnkd.in/eAMHp2by

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

A Royal Caribbean International passenger was rescued after going overboard on the cruise line’s Mariner of the Seas ship Sunday. U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan received a report at around 5:45 p.m. that the 42-y…lnkd.in/ehn4Hepy lnkd.in/e3gXat8N

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

A vessel that’s set to be the world’s biggest cruise ship has completed construction at a shipyard in Finland and has made its first foray into open water for sea trials ahead of likely delivery in October this year. Royal Caribbea…lnkd.in/eXVCTUxw lnkd.in/eEKtknVG

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

A single beer on the Symphony of the Seas was about $8, and a 60-ounce pitcher cost about $18. With the deluxe package, I'd have to drink at least eight beers every single day to break even, making the bundle a bad idea for cruiser…lnkd.in/gJsGidtR lnkd.in/gvUsAwyz

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Few hotels embrace the adventurous spirit of Iceland like Hotel Rangá. The Small Luxury Hotel has long helped guests explore the vast natural landscapes of the region and is particularly great at assisting travelers in tracking dow…lnkd.in/gj6ZVZRT lnkd.in/gKZh4qm8

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

A passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas cruise ship was rescued after they went overboard on Sunday, according to a news release. The cruise line said that crew members reported the incident to local authorities and im…lnkd.in/gj6eMHQ9 lnkd.in/gES75pCF

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Travelers looking for an easy getaway to the Caribbean will soon have more options. Celebrity Cruises is leaning into sailings in the region, launching its first regular weekend itineraries in April 2024. The line will offer three-…lnkd.in/g6467SQ5 lnkd.in/g-tKx3n3

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

While travel insurance isn’t mandatory with most cruise operators, if you choose not to purchase it before you set sail, you run the risk of financial disaster if something unexpected happens. Here are a few scenarios to consider:…lnkd.in/gYXD2hza lnkd.in/gx5QfsJd

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Iceland's first asset is quite simply the warmth of its people. Passing boats, perhaps because there are so few of them, are generally very well received in the small fishing harbours dotting the coast. Icelanders are always happy…lnkd.in/gs899XTt lnkd.in/gNPxkM94

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

After only two summers, a cruise line is calling it quits on the Great Lakes. “Geography figured into the decision in the off-season. We purchased the twin ships Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager with the hope for a 12-month cruise…lnkd.in/ejEAk4-q lnkd.in/eDqQqCDm

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Security staff working at London Heathrow have cancelled a series of planned strikes this summer after agreeing to a pay deal with the airport. lnkd.in/eXqPge7e

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

A boat crash off PortMiami roiled travel plans during one of the busiest days for cruise ships in South Florida — with about 16,000 passengers on three ships idling in the Atlantic Ocean left to wonder when they can get to shore and make it home. lnkd.in/eQgFByrV

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

The UK government recently shared details of its new visa-free entry system known as Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) which will debut later this year. The system, designed to increase border security, will be linked to passengers’ passports. lnkd.in/efmD2rR6

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

A man was killed early Sunday and cruise line arrivals were disrupted after a 30-foot (9-meter) boat hit a ferry near Miami, authorities said. Another man was hospitalized in serious condition after the boat hit the Fisher Island F…lnkd.in/eTNxN7Mm lnkd.in/ewAXQyCx

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

Passengers struggled to stand and deckchairs became dangerous projectiles as they were blown across the pool deck of a cruise ship docked in Florida when a torrential storm struck without warning. The wild moment onboard Royal Cari…lnkd.in/eakSNq5z lnkd.in/enpgpTQR

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CruiseExpertBob @CruiseExpertBob

2 years ago

My Time Dining frees you from a set dinner time and assigned table and tablemates in the main dining room. Some Royal Caribbean ships have multiple main dining rooms; others have one main dining room with multiple floors. You will…lnkd.in/eZTU7Q59 lnkd.in/eFWiub49