Travel & Cruise Industry News

Southwest Airline Woes Crush Cruise Recovery. Today on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 29, 2022, we look at the effect Southwest Airline was had on the cruise industry this past week. And, is there any relief coming for cruisers? Also today, Carnival Taps Emeril; Norwegian To Reduce Service and Stateroom Attendant Salaries; and much more today LIVE at 11 AM EST. CLICK HERE to ac...

One Millionth Passenger Sails From Galveston in 2022 is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 28, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Dallas resident Kathy Wade and her family were honored by the Port of Galveston, with a collection of gifts and a short ceremony to mark the occasion. Also today, Port Canaveral Takes Top Homeport; Carnival Bolt Takes Top Feature; No Reason Give...

Carnival Wins Two Awards is the top story on today's Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 27, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Cruise Hive has announced Cucina del Capitano has been voted the Best Specialty Dining Venue in the 2022 and Mardi Gras has been named best overall cruise ship. Also, this morning, Carnival President Christine Duffy will light the New Year’s Eve Ball in New York’s Times Squar...

Is Carnival In Trouble? On today's Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 26, 2022 with Chillie Falls, we will look at Carnival's current financial situation and what they are doing about it. Plus answer the question would I buy Carnival stock in 2023? Also today, 2 Ships Delayed By Winter Storm Elliot; Taiwan To Started Limited Ferry Services To Mainland China; Over 5 Million Passengers Visite...

Fire On New Ferry: Investigation Underway is today's lead on a Special Edition of Travel and Cruise Industry News with Chillie Falls. 5 injuries were reported, with 3 taken to the hospital and 2 others refusing medical attention. The remainder of the passengers, plus 16 crew members were evacuated to other. Thanks for visiting my channel. CLICK HERE for video feed NYTimes The Daily, the flagship N...

Port Canaveral Holidays Look Rosy is today's main story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 23, 2022 with Chillie Falls. With five ships sailing Christmas Eve and six ships sailing New Years Eve, Port Canaveral is expecting a huge influx of travelers with the resulting traffic and parking problems. We will also look at the travel headaches caused by the weather sweeping the US curr...

Carnival To Sell Three Ships is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 22, 2022 with Chillie Falls and special guest Kevin Martin, 30 and a Wake Up. It is expected that 2 of the Carnival ships will come from the Costa Cruise Line and the third most likely from Carnival, HAL or Aida. Also today, MSC To Galveston?; Ambassador CEO Details Shocking Cancellations; and much...

Deadly Fall For Carnival Legend Guest is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 21, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Originally considered a man overboard, the guest fell from his 8th deck balcony to the lifeboats on Deck 4 shortly after midnight. Also today. Ground Broken For New Cruise Port; Royal Caribbean Announces Port Infrastructure Expansion; Royal Caribbean Homeport...

Kicked Off A Ship While Eating Dinner is the lead story today with a special LIVE report from Ambassador Ambience with our own Lizzy Lou of Travels with Lizzy Lou. Also today, on Travel and Cruise Industry News with Chillie Falls: Ovation of the Seas Changes; Arvia Arrives in Southampton; Princess Returns To Galveston; Norwegian Encore Itinerary Change; Bomb On Ferry In Myanmar; Celestyal Cruises...

Symphony of the Seas Rescue is today's lead story. Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas rescued an overcrowded boat with more than 20 refugees, including at least one child. All the refugees were brought safely aboard the cruise ship and transferred to the proper authorities. Also today, a very bad look from Norwegian. CLICK HERE to access video feed Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The D...

Today's headlines: Overboard Report From Meraviglia, Carnival Expands Norfolk Sailings; Royal Caribbean Shifts Timing On Drink Vouchers; World Voyager Rescue; and much more today LIVE from Puerto Plata, DR on MSC Seascape at 11 AM EST on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News with Chillie Falls. Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "V...

Royal Caribbean Partners With Meyer Turku is the top story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 14, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Today's show comes to you from San Juan, Puerto Rico. In the new partnership, the Royal Caribbean Group, the Finnish government, and the Meyer Turku shipyard will work together to prepare for the production of climate-neutral cruise ships in Finland. This is...

Overboard Woman's Body Found is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 14, 2022 with Chillie Falls. The 23 year old woman, believed to be from the Pacific Explorer Cruise ship, was found by a rescue helicopter participating in the search. Also today: Royal Caribbean Confirms New Menu Likely Fleetwide; Carnival Vista Sailings Cancelled; Wait Until You Hear What Virgin...

Norwegian Prima Has Taken Residence In Port Canaveral is today's lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 13, 2022 LIVE from MSC Seascape in Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Prima, currently on a Western Caribbean itinerary, will be homeported in Port Canaveral until March, 2023. Also today: Carnival Releases Details On Carnival Venezia; Royal Caribbean Drops Loyalty Perk; Largest...

Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News LIVE from MSC Seascape. December 12, 2022 with Chillie Falls. This is a very light news day with just three stories from the weekend: Wonder of the Seas Named; ICON of the Seas Floated Out, and Carnival Jubilee Delayed. I will report on early thoughts about MSC Seascape. Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massiv...

AIDAbella Crashes Into Dock In Hamburg is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 9, 2022 with Chillie Falls. The cruise ship collided with the dock at the Hamburg cruise terminal in Germany, causing dents, paint scrapes, and damage to the hull on the aft side. The incident happened at around 8 a.m. on Thursday while the ship was docking to its assigned spot. Join Chilli...

MSC Seascape Christened is the top story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 8, 2022 with Chillie Falls on a Sea Day aboard Nieuw Statendam. The newest flagship for MSC Cruises has officially joined the fleet, as MSC Seascape has been christened in a gala event in New York City with more than 3,000 VIPs. Also today, Jewel of the Seas Redeployed To Port Canaveral; A Cut In Houseke...

Norwegian Increases Fees is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 7, 2022 with Chillie Falls, LIVE from Grand Cayman. Norwegian Cruise Line has decided to raise gratuities to better align with industry standards and to provide their crew members with a more competitive compensation package. Also today, Wonder of the Seas Oversold; Arvia To Be Named In Barbados; New...

Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 6, 2022 with Chillie Falls coming to you from Ocho Rios, Jamaica onboard the Nieuw Statendam. Today's headlines: MSC Seascape Arrives in New York City; Princess Hikes Gratuities and WiFi Cost; Coast Guard Medevacs Crew Member From Carnival Valor; and much more today LIVE at 11 AM EST. To access video feed, CLICK HERE Thanks for visiting my channel....

Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 5, 2022 with Chillie Falls will broadcast LIVE from a Sea Day onboard Holland America's Nieuw Statendam. The ship is enroute from Half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Today's headlines: Nassau's New Cruise Port To Officially Open in May; Princess To Return To Japan in 2023; Baby Born On Cruise Ship; and much more today LIVE at 11 AM...

On today's edition of Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News, Chillie welcomes special guest Sylvia Longmire, Ambassador for Whill and Scootaround to discuss the differences in traveling with a wheelchair and traveling with a scooter. Also today, Lifeboat Mishap on Quantum of the Seas; Oceania Announces Mediterranean Grand Voyage; Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Break Sales Records; Venezia Sails Final...

Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 1, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Because today is a travel day for me, today's show will be LIVE at 6:30 AM and up for replay at our regular time of 11 AM EST. Headlines today are: Royal Caribbean Itinerary Change Drops Miami; When Japan Opens, Holland America Ready; Popular Beach Club Raising Prices; and much more today. CLICK HERE to access video feed Thanks...

Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, November 30, 2022 with Chillie Falls. The headlines for today's show: Carnival Posts Record Breaking Cyber Monday Sales; Port of Quebec's Season Successful; Carnival Reverses Booze Decision; Norwegian Extends Pact With OneSpaWorld; Virgin Inks Deal With Paysafe; World Dream At Auction; Terms of Disney Deal Leaked; and much more today at 11 AM EDT. Thanks...

Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, November 29, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Today's headlines are Virgin Donates 2K Cruises To Healthcare Workers; Challenging Day For Port Canaveral; 15K Visitors To St Maarten In A Single Day; Two Former Norwegian Ships Arrive For Scrapping; Carnival Clarifies Muster Drill; and much more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the...

Monday Travel and Cruise industry News, November 28, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Today's show will only feature three major stories, Cunard Ship Misses Port; Wonder of the Seas In The News; and Travel Woes, plus several major announcements. Join us LIVE today at a special time of 10 AM EST or on replay at 11 AM EST. CLICK HERE to access video feed Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, th...