Key Aspects: One Carnival guest is upset that hot chocolate is not available for free throughout the day on the Lido Deck. Though they didn’t realize it during their cruise on Carnival Liberty, John Heald did clarify that free hot chocolate is available after 6 p.m. Hot chocolate can also be purchased anytime from the onboard coffee shop or ordered for free from the continental breakfast … [Read more...]
Archives for 13/10/2025
Oasis of the Seas 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Compass – October 5, 2025
Intro TextHave our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]
‘This Is Just One Cruise’: Carnival Unveils the Lost-and-Found Pileup
Key Aspects: John Heald has shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at the processing of lost items onboard Carnival Conquest on debarkation day. Popular items left onboard include sunglasses, jewelry, clothing, toys, shoes, water bottles, and much more. The process to reunite a guest with their lost items can take several weeks, depending on the ship’s individual sailing schedule and … [Read more...]
Disney Wonder will Host the TCM Classic Cruise in 2026 Sailing from San Diego
Today, on the heels of a fully sold-out cruise in 2025, the TCM announced the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from October 13-18, 2026, aboard the Disney Wonder. Next year’s 5-night voyage is scheduled to sail the following itinerary: Tuesday October 13, 2026 – San Diego, California Wednesday October 14, 2026 – At Sea Thursday October 15, 2026 – Catalina Island, … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean has the best entertainment in the industry — and it's not even close
I recently returned from a cruise aboard Wonder of the Seas when I had a sudden realization: Royal Caribbean has the best entertainment in the cruise industry and the competition isn’t even close.I've cruised with multiple cruise lines over the last few years, including brand-new ships from competitors like Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line. Even while watching their top-tier … [Read more...]
City sees a tiny drop in cruise ships this year
The city may have seen a slight drop in cruise ships this year, but Paul Pepe, the manager of Tourism Thunder Bay, is hopeful for a future turnaround. The city’s cruise ship season saw a small drop in port calls this year, according to Paul Pepe, manager of Tourism Thunder Bay. Pepe told Dougall Media there were “13 port visits from four different ships”, including a new company, Victory Cruise … [Read more...]
Harmony of the Seas 6-night Western Caribbean Cruise Compass – October 5, 2025
Intro TextHave our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]
CLIA’s annual cruise month features new ships, itineraries, and experiences
New ships, itineraries and a wealth of new experiences have made river cruising one of the most innovative areas in travel, setting the tone for CLIA’s annual Cruise Month Campaign. As the second of Cruise Month’s weekly themes, River Cruising will take the focus this week in CLIA’s expanded program of social media activity, digital advertising, educational opportunities and other initiatives … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises® Unveils Food & Wine Best New Chefs Alumni Selected as Godparents of Oceania Allura™
Oceania Cruises today announced Food & Wine’s acclaimed Best New Chefs franchise will serve as the official godparent of the line’s newest ship, Oceania Allura, which debuted in July 2025 and will be christened in Miami on November 13. This historic collaboration marks the first time the prestigious godparent title has been bestowed upon a culinary brand rather than an individual, … [Read more...]
First responder and decorated travel advisor chosen as Emerald Astra godmother
Archives Archives Search contents since March ’10 (Tags associated with a post are searched as well) SHIP REVIEWS Search contents since March ’10 (Tags associated with a post are searched as well) Appeared first on: Latecruisenews.com … [Read more...]
Disney Wonder VoluntEARS Support Communities Around Alaska in 2025
During the Disney Wonder’s 2025 Alaska cruise season, Disney Cruise Line crew members shared a little extra magic with the communities of Southeast Alaska as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the places the cruise line visits around the world. Cast members and crew members from the Disney Wonder visited the ports of Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan recently to … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Announces New Entertainment Partnership With RWS Global
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled exciting plans to further elevate its onboard entertainment offering through a new partnership with global entertainment leaders, RWS Global. By actively listening to guests’ verbal and written feedback, Fred. Olsen is evolving its entertainment programme to better reflect what guests want and expect. This partnership is a direct result of that … [Read more...]
I’ve Been on 30 Cruises. There are 6 Things I NEVER Sail Without
After taking 30 cruises, you learn a thing or two about what to leave an home… and what you can’t leave home without. As a veteran of 30 cruises, there are some things I never leave home without, including the lightweight backpack you see on my arm here. Truth is that packing for a cruise is a bit different than any other vacation. Where else do you have to pack for all sorts of … [Read more...]
Thousands of Cruise Passengers Delayed in New York as Nor’easter Batters Northeast
Key Aspects: Cruise departures from New York-area ports are on hold as a powerful nor’easter brings unsafe marine conditions and pilotage services are temporarily suspended. Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and two German cruise line ships remain docked until October 14, 2025. Port cancellations have been revealed, with ships updating passengers as they receive … [Read more...]
Crystal Announces Key Dates For First New Build
Crystal announced today two key milestone dates in the construction of the first new ship scheduled for delivery in May 2028. This is the first new build for the brand in 25 years and under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. The ship’s steel cutting will take place in May 2026, with the keel laying occurring in December 2026, officially commencing the next chapter in Crystal’s … [Read more...]
Costa Cruises Reorganizes Shore Excursions into Four New Categories
Costa Cruises has introduced a redesigned shore excursion program, the company announced in a press release. According to the brand, the new offerings will include Land Destination categories designed to meet and inspire a variety of travel preferences. Costa explained that all of its tours will now fall into one of four collections: See It All, Icons, Fun for Family or Extraordinary.“From … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Names Food & Wine Best New Chefs Alumni as Godparents of Oceania Allura
Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Marketing Lead for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and RWS Global to enhance entertainment across fleet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a new partnership with global entertainment company RWS Global to refresh and expand its onboard entertainment programme. The collaboration marks a significant development in the cruise line’s approach to guest experiences, introducing a broader range of performances and activities shaped by direct passenger feedback. The partnership will … [Read more...]
Ponant Explorations Group announces the appointment of Benoît-Etienne Domenget as Group CEO
Benoît-Etienne Domenget is appointed as Group CEO, effective November 3, 2025. He takes over from Hervé Gastinel, who is leaving the Group to pursue new professional projects. With 25 years of experience in hospitality, luxury, travel, and tourism, Benoît-Etienne Domenget will have the mission to further drive the Group’s continued international development and further strengthen its hallmark of … [Read more...]
Oceanwide Expeditions completes two major vessel upgrades on m/v Ortelius
Oceanwide Expeditions, veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, has completed two significant maintenance and upgrade projects on m/v Ortelius, improving operational vessel speed and increasing fuel efficiency. The fitting of new propeller blades and hull blasting forms part of an ongoing investment into the expedition fleet as part of a broader ESG & … [Read more...]
Why You Should Always Opt In to Carnival Cruise Line Text Alerts
Key Aspects: Carnival’s text alerts are a great way to stay informed on your sailing and make sure you don’t miss important updates from the cruise line. This is especially important during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, but delays, changes, and cancellations can and do occur year-round. Guests with US mobile numbers can sign up for this feature during Carnival’s online-check in … [Read more...]
Go Behind the Scenes: Brilliant Lady’s Magical NYC
[embedded content] Brilliant Lady’s NYC debut was a full-on Manhattan mic-drop moment Ahead of Brilliant Lady’s highly anticipated Miami MerMaiden Voyage later this week, Virgin Voyages want to take you behind the scenes of the unforgettable magic Virgin Voyages created in New York City. Sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how this once-in-a-lifetime performance came to life. From the laughter … [Read more...]
Travelers Can Fly Nonstop To Puerto Rico From This U.S. City For The First Time Ever
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This Trendy Caribbean Island Is Setting All Time Tourism Records In 2025
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Americans Can Fly To Cancun From This US City For The First Time In 4 Years
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Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of October 13, 2025
This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include sail dates from this week into February 2026. Currently, there are 62 different sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Auckland, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Port Canaveral, San Juan, and Sydney. The Disney Dream leads the fleet with 27 sailings, followed by the Disney Wish with 24, the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Ship Still Docked in Homeport, a Day After It Was Supposed to Set Sail
Royal Caribbean’s mega ship Symphony of the Seas was supposed to set sail yesterday on a 7-day sailing to The Bahamas. Instead, the 6,680-max-capacity ship is still docked in the New Jersey Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne today.The vessel has been unable to depart for its scheduled sailing due to severe weather conditions caused by a powerful nor’easter affecting the East … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Gives Construction Update on First New Ships in 25 Years
Crystal, one of the leading luxury cruise lines in the world, is building their first new cruise ships in 25 years. This morning, the company announced that the start of construction on the first of these new ships will take place in May 2026, when the first piece of steel is cut. The keel of the ship is currently scheduled to be laid in December 2026, marking the official start of construction … [Read more...]
What's the original megaship like today? I went on Oasis of the Seas and was surprised how much it feels ageless
Oasis of the Seas ushered in the megaship era, instantly making every ship that became before it feel obsolete. In the years since, Royal Caribbean has built five more Oasis Class ships (with one more on the way). So how does the first one compare to newer ships?I've sailed on Oasis of the Seas five times, and just went back onboard for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to see what the ship is … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Opens Alaska Cruises in 2027 for Bookings
MSC Cruises has opened for bookings its 2027 cruises to Alaska that will take place on MSC Poesia from Seattle. MSC Poesia will offer seven-night cruises to Alaska from Seattle that depart every Monday starting on April 26, 2027. The ship will visit Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Tracy Arm, Juneau and Victoria during the summer of 2027. But first, the cruise ship will receive a radical makeover … [Read more...]