Key Aspects: Carnival Sunshine is delayed returning from her Bermuda sailing due to high winds and rough waves. While the ship will still arrive in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday, October 18, she will most likely dock in the afternoon rather than the early morning. This will delay embarkation for the ship’s next sailing, but no itinerary changes have yet been confirmed and guests will be … [Read more...]
Archives for 17/10/2025
Norwegian Cruise Line Quietly Shifts Away From Paper Programs
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line is no longer delivering the Freestyle Daily newsletter to passenger cabins every evening. Instead, cruise guests are being encouraged to get their information digitally on the NCL app or from their stateroom TVs. Guests who do want a paper copy can pick one up from the guest services desk onboard or request a copy from their cabin steward. As the … [Read more...]
Trip Log Day 7: 7-Night Western Europe Cruise on Disney Fantasy – At Sea – July 30, 2025
Trip log, day seven. At Sea.7-Night Western Europe Cruise on Disney FantasyJuly 30, 2025Personal Navigator The morning started out with some disappointing news. Isabelle has been enjoying the pin trading around the ship at fellow passenger stateroom doors. Well, the stateroom down the corridor from ours which we pass by often had a note on the door. “Our pins were stolen” – it’s … [Read more...]
How Late Is Too Late for Dinner? Carnival Cracking Down
Key Aspects: Is 35 minutes late just too late to be seated at an assigned dining time? Carnival Cruise Line is now cracking down on late guests. If guests do not arrive for their assigned dining time within a reasonable margin, they will be directed to the Lido buffet instead. Experienced guests agree and note they have had many frustrating experiences with late dining companions that … [Read more...]
15+ Royal Caribbean Tips, Tricks, and Things to Know
Looking for cruise tips on sailing Royal Caribbean? You’ve come to the right place. The cruise line is among the largest — and most loved — in the world. Royal Caribbean is one of the biggest and most popular cruise lines on the planet. There are a number of tips and things to know that can help you have a great vacation. That popularity is for good reason. While any cruise line … [Read more...]
Silversea Unveils 2027-28 Grand Voyages, New Japan Itineraries
Key Aspects: Luxury cruise brand Silversea has announced some of its scheduled cruises for summer 2027 and winter 2027-28, featuring several new deployments and unique itineraries. The cruise line will, for the first time, deploy a ship to Japan for a summer season, and has revealed three new Grand Voyages for three different ships. All bookings on the newly detailed cruises will open … [Read more...]
MSC Group Marks Shore Power Milestone in Valletta
MSC Group’s Cruise Division took another major step toward decarbonization as MSC World Europa and EXPLORA II connected to shore power at Valletta’s Grand Harbour on October 15 and 16, 2025. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT The event, attended by Malta’s Prime Minister Dr. Robert Abela and senior government officials, underscored the company’s commitment to cleaner port operations. The back-to-back … [Read more...]
Silversea 2027/28 voyage collection features 414 sailings and new Grand Voyages
Silversea has unveiled its largest-ever global deployment, releasing 414 new voyages for the 2027/28 cruise season. The new collection, titled Memories That Move You, spans all seven continents and includes 271 classic itineraries and 143 expeditions across more than 600 destinations in over 100 countries, including 30 maiden calls. Departures run from February 2027 to … [Read more...]
Five changes coming to Royal Caribbean in 2026
Royal Caribbean has big plans for 2026, some of which will fundamentally shape the future of the cruise industry.Royal Caribbean is in the midst of a building spree, with new ships and land destinations opening, and 2026 should be a catalyst for moving those plans forward.Coming on the heels of launching Star of the Seas and its first beach club that will have opened in December 2025, we already … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Cabin Overhaul Sparks Backlash from Booked Guests
Key Aspects: Carnival’s Mardi Gras returned from a major dry dock in France with 100 new connecting cabins, sparking frustration among guests who say they weren’t notified their staterooms had changed. Passengers are voicing concerns over privacy, noise, and lack of communication from the cruise line. Brand Ambassador John Heald confirmed deck plans are being … [Read more...]
Celebrity Xcel to debut with most extensive entertainment programme to date
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a new slate of entertainment experiences aboard Celebrity Xcel, promising the most comprehensive lineup in the brand’s history when the ship enters service in November. Featuring more than 75 resident performers, Celebrity Xcel will offer three new mainstage productions, two immersive club shows, multiple live music experiences, and a … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys and Clarendon Fine Art unveil an exclusive onboard art experience
Explora Journeys has announced a new partnership with Clarendon Fine Art, one of the world’s leading contemporary art galleries, to curate an exclusive onboard art experience across its fleet. This collaboration brings a new dimension to Explora Journeys’ ‘Ocean State of Mind’ ethos – a philosophy of mindful exploration and cultural enrichment – by introducing guests to museum-quality art and … [Read more...]
Guests Spot Broken Tile on Key Feature Onboard Icon of the Seas
Key Aspects: Eagle-eyed guests have spotted a broken tile in the Pearl onboard Icon of the Seas. This is something that has happened before, and it likely does not pose a safety risk. But after several instances with glass shattering on multiple ships, some are wondering if this latest breakage is a sign that Royal Caribbean is using lower-quality materials. As all the cruise lines … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Unveils 2027/2028 West Coast Season Featuring Mexico, Hawaii & California Coast
Princess Cruises announced its 2027-2028 West Coast season, offering travelers a collection of warm-weather escapes during the cooler months. From September 2027 through April 2028, eight Princess ships will sail 69 departures across 15 unique itineraries to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast – with voyages ranging from four to 16 days. On sale now, the season features voyages aboard Coral … [Read more...]
PortMiami welcomes 10 new cruise ships for the 2025-2026 cruise season
PortMiami is delighted to announce the arrival of 10 new cruise ships, including five new build vessels, to the Cruise Capital of the World® for the 2025-2026 cruise season. Starting in October 2025, a new roster of ships will set sail from PortMiami, including Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady. In November, Holland America’s Zuiderdam, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Xcel … [Read more...]
American Digital Nomads Are Flocking To These 4 European Countries Right Now
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I stayed in Royal Caribbean's cheapest inside cabin on Oasis of the Seas. It was windowless and cost $730, but I loved my little shoebox
Although I prefer balcony cabins, I didn't think a private verandah was worth the extra money on a 2-night sailing aboard one of the world's biggest cruise ships. Royal Caribbean has begun leaning more into the short cruise market with 3- and 4-night sailings to its award-winning private island in The Bahamas. However, they rarely offer 2-night getaways.As such, I was intrigued by a somewhat … [Read more...]
These Are The 10 Most Connected Airports In The U.S. — Is Your City On The List?
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This Secret Medieval Town In Spain Wants More Americans To Visit!
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The 8 Regions of Japan — Map, Travel Guides & Best Time to Visit
If you’re planning your first or repeat trip to the country, how do you decide where to go? What are the regions of Japan? Thankfully, we’ve got some experience in this department and want to help break it down for you as simply as possible.This article may contain affiliate links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing … [Read more...]