Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean will once again have four ships in Alaska for 2027: Anthem, Quantum, Serenade, and Voyager of the Seas. While all four ships will offer 7-night sailings, they have unique itineraries and departures are available from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward. Pre- and post-cruise tours can be added to both Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas sailings for even … [Read more...]
Archives for 22/10/2025
Royal Caribbean Announces the 4 Ships Sailing Cruises to Alaska in 2027
Royal Caribbean will have four cruise ships sailing to Alaska in 2027 with cruises starting in Seattle, Seward and Vancouver. These newly announced cruises are open for bookings for Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members. On October 23, 2025, they will open for bookings to the general public. Here is a look at Royal Caribbean’s Alaska sailings for 2027. The sailings will … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver – September 8, 2025
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver. The Disney Wonder set sail from Vancouver, Canada on September 8, 2025. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Jonathan Kerr. The Cruise … [Read more...]
After 100 cruises, has Matt learned anything?
Matt is about to take this 100th cruise with Royal Caribbean, so what's the most important thing he's learned after taking all of those cruises?Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS. Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]
Are Jeans Ever Dining-Room-Ready? Carnival Discusses
Key Aspects: Would seeing someone else wear jeans during a formal night in the Main Dining Room ruin an entire cruise? One Carnival guest thinks so. The guest not only thinks jeans are inappropriate on formal night, but suggests they ought to be completely banned from Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival’s official dress code stresses a casual but family-friendly atmosphere and elegant dress … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Summer 2027 Alaska Cruises
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its summer 2027 Alaska lineup, offering travelers new ways to explore The Last Frontier. Guests can choose from 7-night sailings aboard Anthem, Quantum, Serenade, and Voyager of the Seas, departing from Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver. Adventurers can also extend their journey with multi-night Cruisetour experiences that combine land and sea exploration. Bookings are … [Read more...]
Carnival Announces Year-Round Deployment in Mobile, Alabama
Carnival Valor to Homeport in Mobile, Expanding Capacity and Cruise Options for Guests, While Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest Resume Florida Sailings. Carnival Cruise Line today announced its next wave of 2027/28 deployments, including the return of year-round deployment in Mobile, Ala., expanding the cruise line’s capacity in the region with a Conquest-class ship sailing from the home port … [Read more...]
A Hurricane is Brewing in the Caribbean. Could Cruises Be Impacted?
While many people are already thinking about Thanksgiving, turning leaves, and cooler weather, Mother Nature has different plans. Tropical Storm Melissa looks to slowly meander around the Caribbean, impacting Jamaica for days to come. While hurricane season is normally thought of as a summer phenomenon, it actually runs through November 30. Now, there’s a late season storm that’s … [Read more...]
Port of Seattle Smashes Record With 1.9M Cruise Arrivals in 2025
Key Aspects: The Port of Seattle closed out its Alaska season with a record 1.9 million revenue passengers transiting the facility in 2025. With 298 ship calls reported, cruise tourism generated $1.2 billion in regional economic benefits. The port also reached an environmental milestone, with 65% of all homeporting ships connecting to shore power. With its cruise tourism data for … [Read more...]
Family Travel to the Galápagos Surges for National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions
5 National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions reports a strong rise in multi-generational family travel to the Galápagos this summer, reflecting growing interest in shared, meaningful experiences and new opportunities for travel advisors. The company saw a 24% year-over-year increase in guests under 18, with the Galápagos leading the trend. The number of young travelers to the islands grew by 40% … [Read more...]
Carnival Valor to Bring More Capacity to Mobile for 2027-28
Key Aspects: Carnival Valor will become the first Conquest-class ship to homeport in Mobile, Alabama, beginning year-round cruises in May 2027. The ship’s itineraries will range from 6 to 8 days, visiting RelaxAway (formerly Half Moon Cay) and Celebration Key in the Bahamas. Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest will homeport in Port Canaveral and Miami, … [Read more...]
Carnival Going Back to Year-Round Cruises From Mobile
Carnival Cruise Line has not only announced plans to return to year-round cruises from Mobile, Alabama, but they are also expanding capacity in the region with a Conquest class ship for the first time.Carnival Valor will sail from Mobile, Alabama for the first time. Carnival Valor will be the first Conquest class ship to offer cruises out of Mobile starting on May 15, 2027. The ship will sail six- … [Read more...]
Sleep Like It’s 1896: HX Expeditions Launches Immersive Vintage Cabin Experience for Its 130th Anniversary
HX Expeditions is celebrating 130 years of exploration with an experience that transports guests back to the year it all began: 1896, the year HX launched the world’s first expedition cruise. That pioneering voyage to the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard redefined travel itself: not just seeing the world differently, but truly discovering it. Launching on 29 January 2026, the 1896 Cabin will be … [Read more...]
Scenic Ikon: A New Luxury Cruise Ship launching in April 2028
Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new luxury cruise ship set to debut in April 2028. The 205-meter-long vessel will offer ultra-luxury expedition cruising experiences, catering to discerning travellers. Ship Design and Amenities Scenic Ikon will feature 135 all-verandah suites, ranging from 34 to 250 square meters, and accommodate up to 270 guests. The ship will be equipped … [Read more...]
Move Over San Diego! United Launching First Flight To Nearby Beach Town In Over A Decade
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Move Over Nashville! This Underrated City In Tennessee Is Seeing Record Growth In Tourism
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This Gorgeous European Country Named Safest In The World For 2026 (It Might Surprise You!)
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VikingCloud and MXP Join Forces to Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity
New partnership brings global cruise operators stronger data protection,streamlined compliance, and scalable cloud security. VikingCloud, the leading predict-to-prevent cybersecurity and compliance company, today announces a strategic partnership with MXP, provider of the only fully integrated enterprise platform for the cruise industry. Together, the two companies assist cruise operators to … [Read more...]
Aurora Expeditions Becomes World’s First Cruise Line to Integrate Cutting-Edge AI Routing via CounterCurrent
Aurora Expeditions has announced a new sustainability collaboration with Australian climate-technology company CounterCurrent, integrating its pioneering AI-powered navigation system aboard the new Douglas Mawson. Launching in December 2025, the Douglas Mawson will host a CounterCurrent sensor throughout the 2025–26 Antarctic season, capturing real-time wind, wave and ocean-current data from some … [Read more...]
U.S. Cruise Passenger Detained in Italy After Gun Found in Backpack
A 77-year-old U.S. citizen traveling from Tennessee to Venice was charged in Ravenna, Italy, after security at the Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal found a firearm in his luggage. According to news reports, the man was getting ready to board a cruise ship to Croatia, which was scheduled to leave later in Civitavecchia, Italy. The firearm found was a 6.35mm Browning semi-automatic pistol. It … [Read more...]
New details reported on Disney Fantasy refit, with new bulbous bow and tower suite
Further details have been reported about the ongoing refit of Disney Fantasy, currently in drydock at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Brest, France. The 2012-built vessel entered the yard on October 1st 2025 following its summer season in Europe, with the technical and interior upgrade scheduled for completion on October 28th. According to reports in the French newspaper Le Télégramme, one … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean adds new Alaska itineraries, including two giant cruise ships
Megaship fans will find new reason to try an Alaska cruise.Royal Caribbean on Wednesday posted its new 2027 cruises to Alaska, which officially kickstarts its new deployments for the 2027-2028 year.Four ships will offer cruises to Alaska, including two Quantum Class vessels. These are the line's third-largest class of ships and they're barely 10 years old.Here's the breakdown of which ships … [Read more...]
British Passenger Dies Suddenly During Mediterranean Sailing
Key Aspects: During a celebratory cruise to the Mediterranean, a 61-year-old British woman sadly died in her cruise cabin. She was discovered unresponsive in her stateroom on the night of October 18, when the ship was anchored in Cannes, France. There is no suspicion of foul play, with a heart attack suspected as her cause of death. One family’s celebratory Mediterranean voyage has … [Read more...]
Vancouver Celebrates Billion Dollar Boost as Alaska Season Ends
Key Aspects: With the departure of Coral Princess, the 2025 Vancouver cruise season officially came to an end on October 21, 2025. Cruising has provided the region with a much needed financial boost amidst global economic conflict. Looking ahead, the port anticipates another successful season in 2026. It was a cool, cloudy afternoon on the Canadian coast, but officials at the … [Read more...]
Celestyal confirms Red Sea transit without passengers ahead of Abu Dhabi/Doha season
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed that both its vessels, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, will sail through the Red Sea without passengers ahead of the start of their 2025/26 winter deployment in the Arabian Gulf. The cruise line’s announcement follows its earlier confirmation that the Middle East season will proceed as scheduled, despite adjustments to the ships’ repositioning … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Loyalty Hoax Making Multiple Appearances
Key Aspects: A Carnival Cruise Line loyalty hoax is growing more popular through social media, offering a “lifetime tier” with highly coveted benefits. The way to get this lifetime Carnival status? Guests have to donate “just one” kidney to a non-existent research initiative. This is not the first hoax Carnival has had to deal with recently, as scams and pranks can seem very realistic … [Read more...]
How giant cruise ships stay afloat
How modern cruise ships, complete with theatres, neighbourhoods, and pools, manage to float effortlessly across the ocean. Royal Caribbean operates the largest passenger ships ever built, but Carnival, Costa, MSC, AIDA, P&O, Princess and others also have in their fleets huge vessels that function like small cities at sea. They carry thousands of passengers and crew and feature … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Criticized for Last-Minute Itinerary Changes
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line has altered several itineraries through the end of the year for Norwegian Getaway and at least one cruise for Norwegian Pearl. The new itineraries replace ports like Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay to prioritize calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Impacted guests have expressed outrage at the late adjustments to their cruise vacations. Norwegian … [Read more...]