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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man on 274-day cruise left baffled over one etiquette rule 'no one talks about'
A man who was on board Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise shared a video about the things he learned during his time on the ship – including one particular etiquette 'rule' that 'no one speaks about' Everyone knows there are certain things you simply shouldn't say while travelling - for instance, joking about bombs on a plane or mentioning weapons near airport security is a definite no-go. These things are usually clear to both experienced and first-time travelers, but etiquette isn't always so straightforward. If you're not used to a particular setting, you might miss some of the unspoken norms. Sometimes, the only way to learn these things is through uncomfortable experiences. Like air travel, cruising also involves its own distinct rules and expectations that guests are expected to follow. On 10 December 2023, Royal Caribbean 's Serenade of the Seas took off on the Ultimate World Cruise - an epic 274-day voyage around the globe, docking in over 60 countries and featuring trips to 11 of the world's most iconic wonders. This once-in-a-lifetime journey covered the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Europe, with ticket prices ranging from a hefty $53,999 (£39,847) to a staggering $117,599 (£86,779) per person. Considering how unique and unforgettable the experience is, it's no surprise that Royal Caribbean enlisted several influencers to help promote it. Well-known TikToker Marc Sebastian joined the cruise and shared highlights of his journey along the way. One of his videos has racked up an impressive 9.9 million views, featuring the American influencer giving his insights from his first few weeks aboard the ship. The key revelation was a certain word that's off-limits. At the start of the TikTok video, Marc revealed: "So, here is a list of things I've learned about cruising since I have spent 18 nights on this floating retirement home with a Cheesecake Factory attached. "First: number one, you're not supposed to talk about the Titanic. Who knew that? I didn't." The social media star recalled telling a group of passengers dining nearby that the ship's length exceeded the Titanic's by only 100 feet. After he said this, "utensils dropped," waiters "gasped," and the room fell "dead silent." WARNING: The video below contains explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised. Marc was surprised by their response, and his friend on the cruise quietly told him that you're "not allowed to talk about the Titanic." He reflected that this rule "wasn't in the handbook," admitting he "clearly" hadn't read it. It's understandable that passengers on a cruise wouldn't appreciate being reminded of the tragic true story of a luxury liner sinking, which resulted in the loss of about 1,500 lives. Seasoned cruisers headed to the comments section, mentioning that they were already familiar with this unspoken rule of conduct. One said: "It is considered extremely bad luck to mention a sunken vessel on another one out at sea." Another added: "When I went on a cruise my mom told me saying titanic was equivalent to screaming a bomb at an airport." A third chimed in: "Yeaa.. saying anything about the Titanic is like saying Macbeth in a theatre." A fourth commented: "I'm sorry you're telling me you had a Harry Potter like experience saying Voldemort at Hogwarts but it was the Titanic on a modern day cruise I'm cryingggg." Later in the video, where Marc discusses lesser-known cruise facts, he expresses surprise at learning that cruise ships have godmothers and that their pools are actually filled with seawater. I In an update from June 2024, the content creator disclosed that he only spent 18 nights on the cruise. He hadn't intended to stay for the entire trip and, in hindsight, felt quite relieved about his decision. Marc humorously claimed he was asked to leave the ship after rescuing a penguin that had wandered onboard, but in reality, he admitted feeling glad to disembark early. The TikToker described the experience as overwhelming and stressful, confessing: "I walked off that ship not a happy man."
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Diego's cruise business expected to grow in next couple years
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego's cruise industry is expected to make a large comeback over the next couple years. The latest cruise schedule, updated on Jan. 9, shows a packed schedule for the 2025-2026 season out of San Diego, with cruises to various locations ranging from along the West Coast to the Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Baja Peninsula and islands in the Pacific Ocean. Former Marine lets veterans 'sail away' from stress Last year, our reporting partners at The San Diego Union-Tribune reported the number of passengers for the 2024-2025 season was just half the count two years prior — 265,000 passengers compared to 531,000 during the 2022-23 season. It appears San Diego will see a reverse trend in the upcoming 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons, especially with one major cruise line making America's Finest City one of its homeports. Just last month, Royal Caribbean announced it would be adding a new homeport in San Diego. Beginning in October 2026, Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas will take people across the Mexican Riviera to destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada and La Paz. Royal Caribbean adds new homeport in San Diego Plus, Holland America recently unveiled its 2026-2027 destinations out of San Diego. They include a 35-day adventure across the South Pacific with a trip to Bora Bora and six cruises through the Panama Canal. 'Guests and team members will spend nearly $378,000 at San Diego attractions and hotels each time a ship is in port, equating to nearly $11 million in local economic impact across the season,' Holland America stated in a news release last Wednesday. According to the Port of San Diego, cruises make up about $184 million of the county's revenue. This includes revenue generated from hotel stays, restaurants, local attractions and dockworkers and employees off the cruise ship. The upcoming seasons could help return the Port of San Diego to its pre-pandemic numbers. It said it lost about $300 million in the local region during the pandemic, when ships were forced to stay in port for several months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This major cruise line will homeport in San Diego for the first time in 2026
Cruise passengers will have more options out of Southern California starting next year. Royal Caribbean International will homeport a ship in San Diego for the first time. The line's Serenade of the Seas ship will sail from the city beginning in October 2026. 'San Diego is nicknamed 'America's Finest City,' and it sure lives up to the title,' the cruise line said on its website. 'With its breezy, sunny climate and laid-back, beach-town spirit, this West Coast gem beckons with unique experiences.' Cruise passengers are breaking records: See America's busiest ports The ship, which can accommodate 2,143 guests at double occupancy, will offer three, four and seven-night sailings to the Mexican Riviera, with stops including Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. The vessel will also visit La Paz, a new stop for the line. The season's cruises currently start at $467 per person, based on double occupancy, according to Royal Caribbean's website. There will also be a one-off two-night cruise departing Oct. 2, 2026. The cruises are part of the line's 2026-27 offerings, which will feature a range of itineraries from elsewhere in the state. The line's Quantum of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, and Voyager of the Seas ships will all sail from Los Angeles visiting destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan in Mexico, and California's Catalina Island. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: This major cruise line will homeport in San Diego next year
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
This major cruise line will homeport in San Diego for the first time in 2026
This major cruise line will homeport in San Diego for the first time in 2026 Show Caption Hide Caption Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, world's biggest cruise ship Here's what guests can expect from Royal Caribbean's highly-anticipated new ship, Icon of the Seas. Cruise passengers will have more options out of Southern California starting next year. Royal Caribbean International will homeport a ship in San Diego for the first time. The line's Serenade of the Seas ship will sail from the city beginning in October 2026. 'San Diego is nicknamed 'America's Finest City,' and it sure lives up to the title,' the cruise line said on its website. 'With its breezy, sunny climate and laid-back, beach-town spirit, this West Coast gem beckons with unique experiences.' Cruise passengers are breaking records: See America's busiest ports The ship, which can accommodate 2,143 guests at double occupancy, will offer three, four and seven-night sailings to the Mexican Riviera, with stops including Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. The vessel will also visit La Paz, a new stop for the line. The season's cruises currently start at $467 per person, based on double occupancy, according to Royal Caribbean's website. There will also be a one-off two-night cruise departing Oct. 2, 2026. The cruises are part of the line's 2026-27 offerings, which will feature a range of itineraries from elsewhere in the state. The line's Quantum of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, and Voyager of the Seas ships will all sail from Los Angeles visiting destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan in Mexico, and California's Catalina Island. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
