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Norovirus on a Cruise is VERY Rare Cruises and norovirus go hand and hand, right? The last time you told someone you were planning a cruise, did they respond with a snarky comment about stomach bugs, maybe coupled with some toilet humor? Continue reading Cruise Ship = Norovirus…. diagnosis: “Fake News?” [infograph]
Open vs Closed Caribbean Ports 2017 has not been kind to the Caribbean. Several cruise ports were severely damaged from Hurricane Irma and Maria. For some, their potential “re-opening” date is still unknown. Others Caribbean destinations were more fortunate and Continue reading Post Hurricane Update – Caribbean Port Status
Top Skagway Excursions More than 10,000 cruise port excursions have been booked through our Ship Mate app and we’d like to think we’ve learned a thing or two. By analyzing our booking data, we’re able to provide you with the most popular Skagway Continue reading Skagway Excursions | Top 3 Most Booked Cruise Tours
Power Cruiser Necessities There are varying levels of cruise fans out there on this big, beautiful, water-covered planet (71% covered in fact – wikipedia’d the ship out of that). From first time cruisers to this woman who has over 200 Continue reading 14 Cruise Accessories for Ridiculously Hardcore Cruisers
Carnival New Construction Plans Leaked – 44-Loop Roller Coaster! It’s a race to come up with the newest, most exciting on-board attractions. Recently, Royal Caribbean launched their Quantum class, boasting Skydiving, Robot Bartenders, Bumper Cars and more as part of Continue reading Cruise Ship Roller Coaster Announced – Carnival Behemoth!
Carnival Cruise Ships by Year Built & Dry Docked Do you want the newest carnival ship, or do you prefer one with a few hundred thousand miles under its hull? There’s something to be said about the bells and whistles that Continue reading Carnival Ships by Age – Oldest to Newest [infograph]
NCL Bliss Cabin Tour The Norwegian Bliss is currently under construction and will be one of the newest ships to enter the fleet. But, that won’t stop us from giving you a 360 degree virtual tour! We’re using the latest Continue reading Norwegian Bliss Cabins & 360 Virtual Tour!
Below you’ll find all Norwegian Ships by Size, from the smallest that they offer to NCL’s biggest ship. Here at Ship Mate, we see cruise-goers ranging from one end of the spectrum to the other. Many of you like an intimate Continue reading Norwegian Ships by Size – Biggest to Smallest Ships [Infographic]
Ship Mate 1st Ever Member Cruise! We hear some great stories from users connecting with others through the app. Here’s an example: “I was on navigator and decided to collect model ships after I got off. So on the chat Continue reading First EVER Ship Mate Cruise!
The Carnival Vista is the newest addition to the fleet and is already getting into trouble. Often the youngest sibling goes a little crazy, but not to this extent. The Vista destroyed a large part of this marina in Sicily Continue reading Carnival Vista Destroys Marina in its Wake [Video]