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These days, it seems like everyone has an app. From weather to sports scores to stock trading — you can seemingly get any information you need on your phone without visiting a traditional website. Cruising is no different. All the major cruise lines have an app for passengers to download to their phone that has all sorts of useful features to make the cruise more enjoyable.

Carnival has an app for its passengers called Carnival HUB. If you haven’t already heard about the service, you definitely will once you book your cruise or board the ship. Mentions of the app are everywhere. And with new protocols put in place following the health crisis, its importance is greater than ever.

What is the app? Carnival HUB is designed to be an all-in-one service that gives you everything you need to know about your cruise all in the palm of your hand. From maps of the ship to daily schedules of activities to a chat function — allowing you to stay in touch with other passengers — the app has you covered.

We recently completed a cruise and downloaded the app to put it to the test and review to see if it’s worth your time. Here’s what we found…

Downloading Carnival HUB

The Carnival HUB app is available for use on Carnival ships for both Apple and Android phones. The app is free, and you can download from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android) .

We’d recommend downloading before you get on board the ship. That way it’s just one less thing to worry about on cruise day.

When you first download the app, it’s hard to see what the big deal is. You simply enter the details of your trip, and it provides you with a countdown timer measuring how much longer you have until you sail. Other than that, there isn’t much else to do on the app until you are aboard the ship.

Once you are aboard, however, there’s a big change.

On the ship, you’ll connect to the ship’s wi-fi for the app to run. Don’t worry, even though Internet is expensive on a cruise, the app runs for free over the ship’s wi-fi. No payment is required.

After setting up a connection, you’ll enter your shipboard folio details to sign in, all of which are on your Sail & Sign card you received at check-in. This allows you to log in and connects your onboard account to the app.

Once you are logged in, you can start to see the power of the app. Open up the menu and you can see the complete list of what’s available. Here are the items that we think most people will use during the course of a cruise:

What’s Happening (Daily Schedule)

Food & drinks, account summary, good to know, chat on carnival hub.

Traveling with a family? Then you will likely want to use the chat feature to keep in touch. For $5 per person (for the entire cruise), you can unlock the chat feature. You can make plans to meet or check-in with kids while on the ship. Note that the chat feature works only on the ship as it runs through the ship’s wi-fi. 

There’s always something on the ship from early in the morning into late at night. Every day you are delivered a schedule, but who wants to carry that around with them while they have fun on board? As well, on one of the first cruises back, we weren’t even delivered a paper copy of the schedule. Instead, we had to access it via the phone.

You have the entire schedule in the palm of your hand with the Carnival HUB app.

With a few clicks you can see what’s going on now, or even later days in your cruise. And if you aren’t sure what an event is, you can click it for more details about it.

Want to hit up the nearest bar or grab a bite to eat? This section of the app tells you what’s open and more information about the restaurant. By the second or third day you will have a good idea of what’s available, but it’s extremely valuable when you first get on the ship and aren’t sure where to go to grab lunch or a fruity cocktail. One thing we liked is having menus available for to check out for restaurants around the ship.

Just as you would guess, open times tells you when everything on the ship opens and closes — from the casino to Guest Services to restaurants. What’s amazing is that everything is included on the list, and it’s updated each day as schedules change due to port days.

Without a doubt the most valuable reason for downloading the Carnival Hub app is the access to maps. Every single deck is available, and you can quickly switch through them. Every restaurant, bar, or other facility has an icon you can click to get more information about what that spot is on the map. The search features is also helpful if you want to search for a specific spot on the ship instead of looking deck by deck.

If you want to keep an eye on your spending, then you can with the app. A couple of clicks shows you everything you’ve spent onboard with your Sail & Sign card. You can also look through the spending of other members of your party.

It’s a great way to keep an eye on if kids are being responsible in the arcade. Just like a credit card statement, there are details on each transaction, not just an amount spent. Best of all, the summary appears to update in near real-time.

There are tons of little FAQs that many passengers have when on the ship. The “Good to Know” section of the app attempts to answer many of these questions. From dress codes to stateroom calls, dozens of questions are covered.

Virtual Queues & Reservations

In an effort to reduce the number of lines around the ship, Carnival recently introduced “Virtual Queues” to the app. So instead of going to the dining room or to Guest Services to stand around until it’s your turn, you can check-in through the app online. Then when it’s your turn, a notification will come up alerting you.

As well, you can also select reservation times to eat at specialty restaurants without having to contact the staff.

Booking Excursions

One other thing you can do that’s helpful is booking excursions. With the app you can look through all the options, with details and descriptions of each. Find one you like? There is the option to go ahead and book through the app. It’s an easy way to save some time versus going down to book with the Shore Excursion desk in the lobby.

How Does the App Work on the Ship?

We’ve used the app several times before and it’s worked flawlessly. On our most recent trip, however, there were some hiccups here and there,. albeit minor. On the first day of the trip we had trouble logging in. It wasn’t until later in the day that we were finally able to get access.

Additionally, there is an option to have food delivered to you through the app. That feature kept telling us it was unavailable at the moment no matter when we tried.

Other than that, it was quick and easy to navigate all the features of the program. During our time we featured no crashes or other problems.

In our opinion, Carnival Hub is extremely useful for anyone taking a cruise aboard Carnival. In fact, with the menus and planner, it’s practically a necessity. Since it’s free (except for $5 if you want to use the chat function), there’s no reason not to download the app. You can download here for iPhone or here for Android .

Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival Hub

Do I have to pay for the app? No. The app is free to download and use. It’s a perk for traveling on Carnival and makes it easier to sail by packing a lot of information into your pocket. The only part that is a cost is the messenger service. That costs $5 and lets you message other people on the ship.

Do I have to download it before I get on the ship? You can download the app after you board, however, we recommend downloading it at home beforehand. Once you are on the ship there is a lot going on. You don’t want to spend your time downloading an app on your phone.

Do I have to pay for wi-fi to use the Hub app? One of the handy things about the app is that while it connects to the ship’s Internet service, you don’t have to pay for wi-fi to use it. That said, just because you connect through the ship’s wi-fi, you won’t have access to the regular Internet. If you want to check email or do other things, you have to pay for service.

Have other questions about using the app? Let us know in the comments below.

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Is it just text messages or are you able to talk?

When we were last on Carnival it was just texting. It wouldn’t surprise us to have calls sometime in the future.

Assuming the hub app is compatible, can I use an old inactive smartphone with the app? All of my kids don’t have smart phones and I think this may be a good option. (Would be the same as using an iPod touch-WiFi mode)

If you can download items from the app store then it should work. However, we’re not 100% sure.

I have an Android so I went to Google play store to download your app and was told that it is not compatible to my phone.

Is there a way to use the Carnival countdown as a widget? It doesn’t seem like it has that option.

We haven’t seen that available. Would be a nice feature!

Does the carnival hub app chat feature have a notification feature or do you have to continuously check for messages?

it’s not letting me upload an avatar picture. Any help?

Not sure. Don’t worry though, once you are on the ship there is staff on hand to help.

How do you add your second cabin/booking to the app. I added my first cabin but don’t see how to add another.

Not sure if you are able to do so. You should talk to the staff once you are on the ship.

Is the Carnival HUB app available for the new Samsung Galaxy smartwatch?

We’re not sure. We’ve never used one of those.

I couldn’t installed in my phone ( note 3=no compatible) so I installed on my chromebook. There is no airplain mode on the chromebook so, how I can use the app? Do I have to turn off the wi-fi?

Not sure. We’re not familiar with using the app on a Chromebook.

Will the app still work when you are offboard on excursions so you can see ship’s time or do you need to be on the ship?

Ashley, not sure. But you can just set your phone’s time to the ship’s time or bring along a wristwatch.

It will not work when you off the ship, even on a Carnival excursion. There is likely a various short off ship connection.

We are going to be on the Fantasy Dec. 1 and I have already purchased the social media package from the ship for my granddaughter and myself. But after reading this I may decide to cancel it and get the $5 package that goes with the hub app. I have already downloaded it on my phone but I do have a couple of questions. I understand we can chat with each other through the hub using airplane mode, correct? And we can use the app, even using airplane mode and we won’t be charged? But in order for my granddaughter to keep up with her snap chat, I can either pay for her to have the social package or just wait until we are at port and let her use it then, correct?

Pam — you have it correct. The $5 chat is just to text with others on the ship. Anything outside of that will need to have Internet access.

DOes it work on Carnival Victory? Cruising in March — Victory — with 8 yr old granddaughter

Our understanding is that it works across the entire fleet. Enjoy your cruise!

Do you have a list of which ships work with Hub (since some do not)? Am leaving on the Horizon in January and want to be sure.

Horizon definitely works with the Hub. We have personal experience using it on the ship.

I have a Samsung android ipad Galaxy Tab3. I have tried to run your downloaded HUB App but it will not run on my device. Any suggestions on why it does not work on my device?

John (Platinum Member)

John — We aren’t Carnival. You’ll need to talk to the cruise line. If you wait until you board the ship, Carnival has staff on hand that specialize in getting you up and running.

I have the Hub app. My question, when I am on the ship and want to call my daughter back in Maryland, what procedure do I need to follow?

That won’t be done through the app. The app only works for around the ship. If you want to call home, you can connect to the ship’s wi-fi to do internet-based calling or connect to the ship’s cellular network (which can be pricey). We would suggest waiting until you are in port, connecting to wi-fi somewhere on land for free, and then making a call through an app like Whatsapp so it doesn’t use cellular service.

Can’t figure out how to get notifications on the Hub app. I have to keep checking my phone to see if my kids have texted

Will the HUB show multiple cruise countdowns?

If it does, we’re not sure how to do it. Our shows only one.

Carnival Hub keeps stating it is not compatible with our Android MAXX with OS 4.4.4 and refuses to install. We have never had problems installing Shipmates or other apps. Is there a known incompatibility issue? Our Verizon carrier is no help what so ever, as Carnival Hub is not one of their applications

So using the hub it won’t cost through our phone provider for international calls or anything

Right. It’s through the ship’s wi-fi. You can put your phone in airplane mode and still use it. (Always put your phone in airplane mode on a cruise!)

How do you reset it for your next cruise? Unable to figure that out.

Good question. Maybe try to delete it and reinstall from the app store?

hola necesito saber si en los cyber cafe del barco.. donde estan todas las computadoras juntas.. se puede ingresar a cualquier pagina?.. voy a hacer un crucero pero necesito conectarme a recibir unas clases de maestria un dia.. sera que me puedo cobectar desde ahi??

This comment is asking if you can go to any page on the Internet. While we haven’t tested it, we would think some pages (such as adult websites) would be blocked. Classes for school would likely be ok.

Is the social package per person or per room? We only need one phone to send were ok to the kids. lol

We were on a cruise in late January…we each had the Social Wifi package ($5 per dayt) but sadly, that did NOT give us access to the app cruise feature. With the social wifi, we used FB Messenger if we needed to chat. Less than ideal, but it worked. If we’re buying a wifi package, it should include in-app chat. Just my opinion, of course.

We completely agree. It shouldn’t be an extra charge if you’ve already purchased wi-fi.

When using the chat feature, are you notified when you receive a chat from a family member onboard or do you just need to keep an eye on the app to see if you have a message? We are trying to decide whether to just use the app or buy the internet pkg to text.

We’re not entirely sure. On our trip, we did not enable the text feature but find it strange if there wouldn’t be a notification. I will say that paying $5 for the entire trip for messaging is way cheaper than paying for Internet the entire cruise.

There is notification, which works most of the time – but the connection regularly drops…so you just quickly connect back to wifi and you’ll see messages. I just got used to tapping it to make sure it was connected. This is the same way on Breeze, Magic, Valor, and Freedom – which makes me think it happens on all the ships.

Do you have to pay $5 for each person you want to connect with or just a flat rate? How do you connect to only the people in your party? It’s not just a public chat room, is it?

It works just like an instant message. You chat privately with whomever you select. You pay the $5 once and then you can chat with any other individual who pays the $5. Singly.

Can you buy the social $5 internet and get the chat feature?

Our understanding is that they are separate. The social Internet package is $5 per day and provides access to social media messaging including Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. You’d likely have to pay the separate $5 to chat through the Hub app.

Is the $5 fee for chat applied to your Sail & Sign card, or can you pay for it separately?

We believe it’s applied to the S&S card.

It’s added to your S&S card – you don’t pay for anything separately on the ship — unless it’s in the casino (or extra tips you might want to hand out)

Can the app be used on a Samsung phone?

Yes. It’s available on Android.

I had is on my Samsung note 3…now when I try to download it again it’s say that my note 3 is not compatible. . Did something change that prevents it from being compatible on the note 3?

I am assuming the app doesn’t work for iPad? Am I correct?

We’re not 100% sure, but it should work for iPad. The Apple App Store says it’s compatible.

It works great on iPads.

Thanks for letting other readers know!

Will I be able to use the app while my cellular data is off.

Kim — yes! Carnival Hub operates off the ship’s wifi, but you don’t have to pay for an Internet package to use it (unless you use the messaging features, which costs extra).

Yes. You go into airplane mode, connect to the wi-fi, then open the Hub App. It is all done through the ships wi-fi.

Thank you for this article. I found it very informative. I only hope that they have not started charging a fee to use since the article was written as we are going on a carnival cruise soon.

I downloaded to my Android but it will not let me post to facebook.

Paula — You can’t access Facebook through the Carnival Hub app. To access Facebook you need to signup for an Internet plan on the ship.

Yes, the Hub App Chat is separate from the Social Media Plan. The Hub Chat allows you to chat to people ON the ship and is available for $5 for entire cruise….the Social Media plan is $5/day ($4/day if you pre-buy), and allows you to communicate through social media to people OFF the ship.

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Hub App Countdown Question

By katstoy , April 19, 2019 in Carnival Cruise Lines

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Does anyone know how to add a second cruise to the Hub app countdown?  I booked my Panorama cruise for 2020 and that's in the App and is counting down.  Not wanting to wait that long to cruise again I just booked a 2019 cruise.  The 2019 cruise is not showing up in the app.  If you have more than one cruise booked do both show up in the app?  If not, how do I delete the 2020 cruise and add the 2019 cruise?

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1 hour ago, katstoy said: Does anyone know how to add a second cruise to the Hub app countdown?  I booked my Panorama cruise for 2020 and that's in the App and is counting down.  Not wanting to wait that long to cruise again I just booked a 2019 cruise.  The 2019 cruise is not showing up in the app.  If you have more than one cruise booked do both show up in the app?  If not, how do I delete the 2020 cruise and add the 2019 cruise?   Thanks!

Just enter the date of the new cruise in the app.  You can’t countdown more than one cruise at a time. 

20 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:   Just enter the date of the new cruise in the app.  You can’t countdown more than one cruise at a time. 

Thanks, but where?  There's no place to enter a new date or to delete the cruise that's already counting down.

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Tap on the existing countdown clock to reset it and enter the new cruise date. If just tapping on it doesn't reset it, tap and hold it a second.

If you log in to your Carnival account through the app, it'll show your cruise countdown automatically. If you have more than one booked, I don't know which one it'll show, but my guess is the closest one.

I believe you can only have one cruise at a time.  I've got several booked, and my next one is the only one that shows up.

I may try deleting then reloading the app.  Tapping, double tapping and tap and hold do nothing.  I have both trips saved on the website but only the later one shows up in the app. Thanks for the tips though.  

Did it!!!   Logged out then back in with new booking number!   Technology.  Should have asked a 10 year old 😜

7 hours ago, katstoy said: Did it!!!   Logged out then back in with new booking number!   Technology.  Should have asked a 10 year old 😜

Ah, you were already logged in. That's probably why tapping on it didn't reset the clock. It was pulling the info from your account and couldn't reset.

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Carnival HUB App

No internet purchase required to use onboard

Before Your Cruise

Download before your cruise to start planning the fun!

• Share your cruise countdown
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Unlock more features once you get on the ship!

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• Reserve select shows, spa services, shore excursions, and specialty dining
• All your reservations are added to your planner to help you manage your day

• Reserve restaurants ahead of time or check-in if you’re ready to go
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Learn about onboard safety and navigate to your assigned muster station to check-in with a team member upon boarding

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The app is free to download and use on board. For a small additional fee the HUB App offers chat.

For safety reason, parents and guardians must give consent within the app for a guests 12 years and under to activate onboard chat.

iOS versions supported: 12.0 and up. Android/Google versions supported: 7.0 and up.

No internet purchase is required. The app works in Airplane Mode, which means guests do not incur roaming fees. The app works with the ship's Wi-Fi.

Although the app is not optimized for tablets, it will function on both Android and Apple tablets.

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Lock screen countdown widgets.

iOS 16 now offers lock screen widgets. Countdown the days to your cruise right from your lockscreen.

If you have the latest iOS 16 from Apple, you can now customize your lock screen. The CruisePicker app now lets you add up to 2 cruise countdown widgets. This is a great way to glance at your countdown through out your day without opening up an app.

The app supports countdowns for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian (NCL), Princess, Celebrity and Holland America. Add up to 2 countdowns (yes, the widgets are free).

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Lock Screen Widgets show your ship name and how many days left to sailaway.

There is also a progress circle that fills in as the countdown gets closer to cruise day. The circle starts to fill in at 365 days (1 year). If your countdown is 180 days away, the circle will be filled approximately halfway. If you have a countdown that is over 1 year, the circle will be unfilled.

Keep Calm and Cruise On Widget

If you need a little cruise inspiration throughout your day, add the Keep Calm and Cruise On widget. It displays just above the time on your lock screen.

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• Get the Cruise Picker app. from the App Store. Also, confirm that you are on iOS 16.
• Go to your lock screen by turning off your phone and then tapping the screen. LONG PRESS on any empty space

• Tap the 'CUSTOMIZE' button

• Tap on 'Add Widgets' button which is below the iphone time.

• Scroll down and tap 'CruisePicker'.

• Tap the countdown widget to add to the rectangular area.

• Tap the widget IN the rectangular area

• Select the cruise line, ship and sail date. Tap X when done. Important: the date has to be in the MM/DD/YY format. For example if your sail date is July 21st, 2023, enter '7/21/23'.

• Close all windows and tap Done

• The sail date and number of days should now display on your lock screen.

• Repeat above steps to add a second cruise countdown. You can add up to 2.
• To add the Keep Calm and Cruise On widget, tap on the date area above the iphone time. Next, tap on Keep Calm and Cruise On in the Choose Widget screen.

Your final lock screen should look like this. Enjoy!

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Enjoy these lock screen widgets and if you have any feedback or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Email us at [email protected].

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We can’t be more excited for you. Really. We know what it’s like. If you are here then this means you have an amazing cruise adventure right around the corner. Our goal is to have you not only ready but stress-free before you sail. … read more about Thirty Day Countdown to Your Cruise

90 Days Before Your Cruise

90 days before your cruise and you have come to the right place to learn what you need to make your cruise a trip of a lifetime. We are so … Continue reading about 90 Days Before Your Cruise

60 Days Before Your Cruise

60 Days before your cruise. Time to check your Passports, look at Online Check-in and plan your Shore Excursions and Onboard … Continue reading about 60 Days Before Your Cruise

Day 30 Passports for Your Cruise

There wasn't a question that we had to start the countdown with a reminder about Passports for your cruise. This one thing could determine … Continue reading about Day 30 Passports for Your Cruise

Day 29 Online Cruise Check In

It’s 29 days before your exciting cruise and chances are your Travel Agent and your Cruise Line have been begging you to do your online … Continue reading about Day 29 Online Cruise Check In

Day 28 Shore Excursions and Cruise Packages

It's 28 days until you board your dream ship and in awe that you are finally there!  Yesterday you did all of your online documentation and … Continue reading about Day 28 Shore Excursions and Cruise Packages

Day 27 Cruise Travel Insurance

It's Day 27 on your exciting Countdown to your cruise!  Your goal today is to make sure that you have all of your Cruise Travel Insurance … Continue reading about Day 27 Cruise Travel Insurance

Day 26 Foreign Currency and Credit Cards

Because It's 26 days before your adventure on the high seas. Let's talk money! If you are on a cruise, chances are you are traveling to … Continue reading about Day 26 Foreign Currency and Credit Cards

Day 25 Packing For Your Cruise Round One

It's 25 days before your cruise! Let the packing for your cruise begin! Take it from us, you really want to start thinking about what you … Continue reading about Day 25 Packing For Your Cruise Round One

Day 24 Cameras Phones and Electronics for Your Cruise

It's 24 days before you whip out that camera and take a 1000 pictures of your spectacular cruise! It is the age of electronics. The … Continue reading about Day 24 Cameras Phones and Electronics for Your Cruise

Day 23 Book Your Pre Cruise Appointments

Are you counting?  It's 23 days before you board your magnificent ship! Today is the day to think through all of the appointments you need … Continue reading about Day 23 Book Your Pre Cruise Appointments

Day 22 Cruise Luggage

In 22 Days you will be unpacking your suitcase in your spectacular stateroom on your beautful ship! Day 22 is all about making sure you have … Continue reading about Day 22 Cruise Luggage

Day 21 Kids and Cruising

It's 21 Days before your cruise and your kids are counting the days till they are swimming in the pool, ordering room service and staying up … Continue reading about Day 21 Kids and Cruising

Day 20 Sitters for Your Cruise

20 Days before your cruise!  Are you dreaming of walking the promenade and meeting the Captain? Today is all about getting everything in … Continue reading about Day 20 Sitters for Your Cruise

Day 19 Cruise Ports

You are 19 days away from your oh so exciting cruise! Now let’s have some fun. Today is all about learning more about the ports you will be … Continue reading about Day 19 Cruise Ports

Day 18 Getting to Your Cruise Ship

18 days until you are strolling the decks and watching the sunsets! Today is an easy day, but a very important one. We want you to have a … Continue reading about Day 18 Getting to Your Cruise Ship

Day 17 Cruise Accessories

You are 17 days away from your cruise and the excitement is growing! Today you will start your cruise accessories packing list. These are … Continue reading about Day 17 Cruise Accessories

Day 16 Packing for Your Cruise Round Two

It’s 16 days before you unpack all of your cruise wear and head out to the pool! You have been pulling together lists and more lists. Now … Continue reading about Day 16 Packing for Your Cruise Round Two

Day 15 Onboard Your Cruise

It’s day 15.  Did the title of today, onboard your cruise, get you totally excited? Today we want you to make sure that you and your Travel … Continue reading about Day 15 Onboard Your Cruise

Day 14 Cruise Cell Service and WiFi

Day 14 on your cruise countdown!  Today you have to decide if you are sailing the high seas connected! To help you decide you really need to … Continue reading about Day 14 Cruise Cell Service and WiFi

Day 13 Cruise Travel Apps

You are lucky 13 days away from your cruise adventure! Today is an easy one. Today we are sharing with you our favorite cruise travel apps … Continue reading about Day 13 Cruise Travel Apps

Day 12 Kindles and Tablets for your Cruise

You are 12 days away from your marvelous voyage! Your mind is filled with everything wonderful that goes with a grand escape on beautiful … Continue reading about Day 12 Kindles and Tablets for your Cruise

Day 11 Cruising Without Your Pets

You are 11 days from your oh so exciting, fabulous cruise adventure! Time to get everything together so that you can leave your pet family … Continue reading about Day 11 Cruising Without Your Pets

Day 10 Dream of Your Cruise Day

You are 10 days away from your voyage. Under two weeks! Can it start getting any more exciting than this? Today there will be no to-do … Continue reading about Day 10 Dream of Your Cruise Day

Day 9 Weather on Your Cruise

You are now 9 days away from amazing food, glorious entertainment and a trip you will remember forever. How do you prepare best for the … Continue reading about Day 9 Weather on Your Cruise

Day 8 Packing for Your Cruise Round Three

8 days before your cruise.  Can you smell the salty air? Can you imagine the sunsets over the ocean? Can you hear the sounds of whales and … Continue reading about Day 8 Packing for Your Cruise Round Three

Day 7 Prepare your House for Your Cruise

  You are 7 days from your long dreamed of high seas adventure! Chances are you are there in your mind already. Today you will … Continue reading about Day 7 Prepare your House for Your Cruise

Day 6 Cash and Credit Cards on Your Cruise

6 Days from now you will be walking the deck watching a sunset!  It is now time to make sure that all of your finances, before, during and … Continue reading about Day 6 Cash and Credit Cards on Your Cruise

Day 5 Cruise Catch Up Day

You are 5 days away from sleeping in, watching the waves splash against the shore, and eating to your heart's content!  So we are going to … Continue reading about Day 5 Cruise Catch Up Day

Day 4 Cruise Carry On Checklist

Can you believe it!  You are 4 days from leaving for your cruise! When you booked this months ago did you ever imagine you could be this … Continue reading about Day 4 Cruise Carry On Checklist

Day 3 Cruise Confirmations

3 days before your cruise! 72 Hours!! 72 Hours and you are on your way for a Bon Voyage! We are sure that you have a slew of things left … Continue reading about Day 3 Cruise Confirmations

Day 2 Packing for Your Cruise Round Four

You are 2 days away!!! Can you smell the ocean air? You are so close we can only imagine the anticipation you have today! Friends are … Continue reading about Day 2 Packing for Your Cruise Round Four

Day 1 Putting it all Together for Your Cruise

1 Day from boarding your ship! You are no longer just dreaming about your amazing adventure on the high seas! You are about to see that … Continue reading about Day 1 Putting it all Together for Your Cruise

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Cruise passenger dies after shuttle bus crash

One woman has died and 10 others were injured after a shuttle bus crashed into the transportation area outside a Honolulu cruise terminal Friday, according to police.

The ship, Carnival Miracle, was on a 15-day journey, departing Long Beach, California, on April 6, according to Carnival Cruise Line. Nine of the people hit by the vehicle were cruise ship passengers.

"Sadly, one guest has died from her injuries. She was traveling with her husband, who was also injured and is expected to recover. Members of the Carnival Care Team are assisting the guests. Our thoughts are with the guests affected and their loved ones," Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement to ABC News.

A 57-year-old man was dropping off customers at pier 2 when a bystander told him that his vehicle was moving forward. He then jumped into the drivers seat, trying to stop the vehicle, but he accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brakes, colliding with two concrete barriers and eleven pedestrians, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

Five pedestrians were transported to the hospital -- one of whom was later pronounced dead and four others are in good condition. Six other pedestrians refused treatment on the scene, police said.

According to police, speed does not appear to be a contributing factor in the collision and it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were contributing factors.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Travel | day of protest: crowds block golden gate bridge, i-880 in oakland, travel | alaska is ready for another record-breaking cruise season.

Alaska is home to more than 30,000 grizzlies, but the state’s cruise industry is experiencing anything but a bear market as momentum of last year’s record-breaking season is expected to continue in 2024.

The most-visited Alaskan port, Juneau set a new mark a year ago with 1.65 million passengers descending on the capital city during cruise season, which generally runs from April to late October. That figure from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce is a Denali-sized jump of 30 percent compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Coinciding with Alaska’s 65th anniversary of statehood, the upcoming cruise season appears to be just as robust, with 19 cruise lines sending 43 ships to the Last Frontier. Kicking things off for the second straight year is the 4,008-passenger Norwegian Bliss, which docked in rustic Skagway last week. With four mainstream-category ships homeported in either Seattle or Vancouver, Norwegian Cruise Line  has nearly 100 more after that.

Two competing companies have staked out even larger claims in this modern-day, maritime Alaskan gold rush. Holland America Line is sending seven premium-class ships for 141 total cruises. And at the top of the totem pole is Princess Cruises , which is celebrating its 55th year in these waters with seven premium ships sharing 158 departures.

Not counting grand voyages with itineraries so rich they make a visit to Alaska seem more like a pit stop, this cruise season will see more than 800 trips of mostly seven to 10 days starting or ending on this side of the Pacific. Where they’re all going is a destination rich in unparalleled wilderness, wildlife and native culture. In other words, bucket list stuff.

“Alaska is one of those places that draws you in and sets the hook right away,” said Kristi Switzer, destination marketing manager for Travel Juneau. “Visitors come for the otherworldly experience of being in the presence of glaciers and fjords, seeing whales and bears and finding the balance of Alaska Native cultural heritage with the rustic sophistication found in the capital city.”

Although Switzer recommends visits lasting several days instead of several hours, the city’s destination evangelist hopes that a partial day in Juneau and each major Alaskan cruise port will have 1.5 million passengers wanting more.

“This magical corner of the world has so much to offer beyond being a checkmark on people’s bucket lists,” she said.

Alaska is a checkmark for about three-quarters of all passengers headed there, according to the Alaska Tourism Industry Association, and the same can be said for two ships this season.

Starting with a six-day sail out of Vancouver on May 11, the namesake of Celebrity Cruises ’ popular Edge class will make its Alaskan debut with weeklong roundtrips from Seattle through Sept. 13. The 2,918-passenger vessel features a unique “outside-in” architecture that provides more floor-to-ceiling glass on the exterior and expanded outdoor spaces to soak up the Alaskan coastlines.

Edge will be joined by a pair of fleet mates for the season, albeit Summit’s seven-day roundtrips are turnarounds out of Anchorage or Vancouver, and Solstice’s weeklong jaunts are solely based in the British Columbian seaport. Celebrity, a premier-category cruise line has 57 departures to Alaska scheduled this year.

The other new recruit is Silver Nova, the youngest Silversea Cruises  ship in the luxury fleet to ever service Alaska. Capped at 728 guests, Silver Nova was launched last year and has the goods to do justice to a dreamlike place that captures the imagination of wilderness lovers and history buffs.

“Silver Nova is the ideal ship for Alaska cruising,” said company spokesman Brad Ball. “Her innovative design, which incorporates an unprecedented 4,000 square meters of glass, immerses guests into the incredible scenery of Alaska from virtually all venues and suites, with far-reaching views at every turn.”

The ship’s reimagined pool deck, which overlooks the water on her starboard side, and all-new outdoor venues — the Dusk Bar and the Marquee — allows unique openness to view spectacular Alaskan glaciers and wildlife. Those who want to experience an older and smaller Evolution-class Silversea vessel can book the Silver Muse, which also will sail mostly seven- to 14-day trips between Anchorage and Vancouver.

Because nearly every Alaskan cruise includes the staples — Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Inside Passage and Denali with a land add-on — some cruise lines like to shake things up with unique itineraries.

Holland America has a roundtrip that makes it easy to visit the 49th and 50th states without a long flight. A new “Glaciers & Volcanos: Alaska to Hawaii” cruise, part of the premium line’s Legendary Voyages collection of journeys from 25 to 59 days, departs on Aug. 31 from Seattle or Sept. 1 from Vancouver aboard the 1,916-passenger Westerdam. The nearly four-weeklong itinerary includes seldomly visited Kodiak and Dutch Harbor before heading down to the tropics to make four calls to three Hawaiian islands.

Seabourn  strives to offer a more tasteful Alaskan cruise and not only because it’s an ultra-luxury cruise line. “Caviar on the Ice” is a savory and swanky soiree on every Alaskan voyage, and when the 450-passenger Odyssey is in Sitka, a town originally built by Russian traders in the early 1800s, Seabourn guests can enjoy a culinary adventure that includes a scenic drive to a taproom for a sampling of local brews and a few eateries to try Siberian-rooted pelmeni dumplings and a hot dog made with caribou that the locals call “reindeer dawgs.” Sorry, vegetarians and friends of Santa, but Blitzen on a bun is da bomb.

Disney Cruise Line  is sending its 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder out of Vancouver for 15 week-long roundtrips, one five-day spin leaving on July 24 and an extended nine-day voyage on July 15.

Other cruise lines showing passengers a whale of a time in Alaska include Crystal, Cunard, Hurtigruten, Lindblad/National Geographic, Oceania, Ponant, Regent Seven Seas and Viking.

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