Archives for 12/02/2025

A cruise line altering an itinerary is a common occurrence, typically involving a swapping of port calls or the skipping of a destination altogether, but sometimes a revision can completely revamp a ship’s route, and that’s what guests booked on two upcoming Princess Cruises’ voyages are facing. Cruisers booked on two sailings in 2026 aboard the 3,660-guest Sky Princess received Voyage … [Read more...]

Richard Lester, a 56-year-old from Luton, England, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 180 would-be cruisers out of more than £400,000. The verdict from Judge Alexander Mills of Chelmsford Crown Court in Essex, England, on February 11, 2025, comes after a nine-week trial in which Lester was found guilty of … [Read more...]

As the world’s second busiest cruise port – with the ability to accommodate up to 25 ships in one day – it’s not out of the question for some shady characters to slip into Florida’s Port Canaveral undetected.  Unfortunately for one first-time cruiser, he fell victim to a somewhat common taxi service scam – and the mistake nearly cost him and his partner hundreds of dollars. He’s now … [Read more...]

It can be very exciting to be planning and reserving exclusive activities for your upcoming cruise vacation. But what about when the activities you want to do most are already sold out or fully booked months before your sailing date, or even more than a year before? Fortunately for Carnival cruise guests, some information that shows sold out options or unusual tour times for the most popular … [Read more...]

The cruising ducks phenomenon is certainly here to stay. While it’s a fun game that many cruisers enjoy, there is a strong segment of travelers who dislike the game and wish it would be banned. While Carnival Cruise Line has previously confirmed it would not ban cruising ducks, the cruise line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, continues to get requests that the guest-led scavenger hunt be … [Read more...]

Cruisers booking a vacation at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises can now pay their cruise fare using PayPal, under a new agreement between the cruise brands’ parent company and the popular online payment system. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced the expansion of its relationship with PayPal on February 12, 2025, making it one of just a … [Read more...]

As someone who is currently in a walking boot as I recover from surgery to repair torn ligaments in my ankle, I certainly understand the frustration of being delayed by an injury – especially when there is really nothing that can be done about it except to be patient.  But one Carnival cruiser, who has remained anonymous for privacy reasons, has not let her own torn ligament stop her – as … [Read more...]

Months after it was first introduced, a simple and even requested upgrade in staterooms on Carnival cruise ships is still not quite what many travelers had hoped. Who knew a night light could be so controversial? Carnival began introducing the motion-activated night lights in staterooms in 2024. The feature had been requested by many guests as an alternative to turning on too-bright overhead … [Read more...]

Dining solo isn’t for the faint. While often regulated to tables in a corner or against a wall may be bad enough, it’s especially difficult when trying to enjoy a buffet on a busy cruise. A passenger may nab the perfect sea-view table and dive into a plate of eggs, pancakes, and bacon, but what happens when going for seconds? A Carnival cruiser raised the question with Carnival Cruise Lines … [Read more...]