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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...]

Historic SS United States’ Final Voyage to Be Live-Streamed

Key Aspects: Okaloosa County commissioners have approved funding for a comprehensive video production that will document the SS United States’ final voyage and reefing. WMV Productions and Gannet Creative House will capture onboard, aerial, and underwater footage of the ship’s tow-out and placement on the seafloor. The agreement calls for a live-streamed broadcast and a documentary so … [Read more...]

10-Hour Search Called off After Overboard on Norwegian Jewel

Key Aspects: Norwegian Jewel entered search and rescue mode after a person went overboard in the early morning hours on October 21, 2025. The 93,502-gross-ton vessel circled for more than 10 hours approximately 188 miles off the Azores with crew members and nearby cargo ships assisting in the search. Despite extensive efforts, the search was unsuccessful and the ship has since … [Read more...]

Celebrity Edge Begins 2025-2026 Australia & New Zealand Season

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...]

I've taken my kids on cruises since they were babies. It's been the best way to teach them independence as they've grown older

Each of my two kids have been cruising since they were six months old, and as they enter their teenage years, I think cruising has been the best experience for them.Cruise ships are often referred to as "floating cities" and that analogy holds up with raising kids, because learning to navigate cities (and the world) is part of growing up.As my kids grew older, how they cruised changed and a … [Read more...]

The 7 Signs You Should NEVER Take a Cruise

At Cruzely, we’re big obviously fans of taking a cruise. The sun, the atmosphere, the beautiful beaches, and the chance to get away and disconnect in a way that’s just not possible on land is pretty special. Cruises are fun, but they certainly aren’t for everyone. There are some definite red flags to know if they aren’t for you. However, we are also realists and know that … [Read more...]

Cruise Line Creates Nostalgic Voyage Based on Classic Flights

Key Aspects: Holland America Line has unveiled the “Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage,” featuring an itinerary inspired by Pan Am’s Great Circle Route of decades past. The 28-day cruise will sail roundtrip from PortMiami on October 30, 2027, calling at 18 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Pan Am’s “flying boats” pioneered the concept of island-hopping … [Read more...]

Cruise Passenger Goes Overboard on Norwegian Jewel, Leading to 10+ Hour Search

An emergency situation took place on Norwegian Jewel as the cruise ship was crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a 12-day sailing from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida.  The ship departed Barcelona on October 15, 2025. Several news outlets have reported someone falling overboard, which set off a major search and rescue operation far out in the North East Atlantic. ‘Code Oscar’ Heard at 2 AM The … [Read more...]

Scene+ Days: Earn Extra Points on Groceries, Movies, and Travel

Scene+ is launching its first-ever Scene+ Days event this November, giving members a simple way to earn extra points at popular retailers and partners including grocery stores, Cineplex, Home Hardware, and Scene+ Travel. If you hold an eligible Scotiabank Scene+ credit or debit card, you can boost your earning power for three days straight just by shopping as you normally would. What … [Read more...]

Endless Entertainment On Celebrity Xcel, As Celebrity Cruises’ Most Expansive Offering Ever Sets Sail

With unforgettable new shows in The Theatre, immersive new dance parties, interactive activities, live music and unexpected surprises throughout the day, guests will find entertainment options to match every mood. When Celebrity Xcel sets sail in November, guests will be immersed in all-new entertainment experiences, featuring the most resident performers delivering the greatest variety ever … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean updates: Beach club construction, Galveston, Alaska and more!

This week is off to an early start with Royal Caribbean updates and developments that you should know about.We spotted a few changes that you should know about, plus the cruise line did something no one else has ever done in one particular port. It's easy to overlook some of these changes, so we've packaged up everything into this quick hit post.Here is a rundown of some news that you should … [Read more...]

Carnival Remains Firm on Halloween Mask Policy

Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line does not permit full face masks to be worn onboard the ship for Halloween, other than during the costume parade event. The mask restrictions are important for onboard security and guests will be asked to remove full face masks by the security team or other crew members. Other costume guidelines include no weapons (real or fake), no nudity or profanity, … [Read more...]

5 Gorgeous European Cities For Christmas Markets & Fairytale Vibes This Winter

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This White-Sand Beach Town Is Florida’s Ultimate Crowd-Free Getaway

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Silversea Showcases Largest-Ever Voyage Collection for 2027-28

Silversea has highlighted its largest-ever voyage collection for summer 2027 and winter 2027-28, scheduled to depart between February 2027 and May 2028. Including 414 new voyages on 12 ships, the collection offers a reimagined portfolio of destination experiences on all seven continents. Ranging from six to 77 days in duration, the new sailings include 271 classic voyages and 143 expeditions to … [Read more...]

DELIVERING THE WOW, by Richard Fain

5 Five years ago, I happily ditched the corporate world. So what on Earth am I doing reading a business book? The answer to that is that Royal Caribbean Group Chairman Richard Fain’s Delivering the WOW is no typical business book. I’m not glazing over through chapters dissecting statistical analytics, operating systems, the stock market, and digital platforms. Instead, I’m learning about the … [Read more...]

Celebrity Edge Returns Down Under For Third Season

Celebrity Edge has officially commenced her third Australia season offering travelers a premium, immersive way to explore some of the most remarkable destinations across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Fresh from a 19-night Transpacific sailing from Honolulu, the ship arrived in Sydney early this morning (October 20, 2025), ready to welcome guests on an exciting lineup of sailings … [Read more...]

Global Ports Holding Signs 15-Year Concession to Operate Casablanca Cruise Port

Global Ports Holding is pleased to announce that it has signed a 15-year concession agreement with Agence Nationale des Ports (“ANP”) to operate the Cruise Terminal in Casablanca. The concession was awarded to a majority-owned consortium between GPH (51%) and its local shareholders, following a public tender process. The consortium will take over operations from January 2026. This milestone … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Repsol Sign Long-Term Agreement to Supply Renewable Fuels in Barcelona

This 8-year collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the energy transition within the cruise and maritime sectors. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) and Repsol yesterday announced a landmark 8-year agreement to supply renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona, establishing an unprecedented long-term relationship within the cruise industry. Beginning in the … [Read more...]

After 16 Royal Caribbean cruises, I finally tried an adult-only line. Even sailing without kids, there are things Royal does a lot better

Having grown up cruising on Royal Caribbean ships, it's not easy considering other lines. But I was intrigued by an adults-only cruise.Recently, I tried Virgin Voyages for the first time.  While Royal Caribbean remains the gold standard for family-friendly fun, Virgin excels at creating an adult-centric experience, complete with drag performances, late-night parties, and more. In short, the … [Read more...]

MSC Group Marks Back-to-Back Shore Power Milestone in Malta

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has reached another major milestone in its decarbonization journey. The company announced that two of its vessels — MSC World Europa and Explora II — connected to shore power at Valletta’s Grand Harbour on consecutive days, October 15 and October 16, 2025. The occasion was marked during a high-level event in Valletta attended by Dr. Robert Abela, the prime minister of … [Read more...]

We Spent 5 Days on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship – Here’s Our Honest Norwegian Aqua Review

Don BucoloDon Bucolo, or “DB”, loves everything about cruising- the ocean, the food, and the atmosphere. While he may be obsessed with doing extensive amounts of research on ships and all elements of a cruise, Don enjoys sharing his new found knowledge with fellow cruisers. When he is not sailing the high seas, he does whatever his wife tells him to do-it only took 10 years to realize this.See … [Read more...]