As spooky season approaches, you may find yourself dreaming of getaways that come with a bit of a scare factor. Luckily, you don’t have to give up your love of cruising to get it.  There are numerous haunted ships you can visit, such as the Queen Mary, as well as cruises that will take you to haunted destinations like New Orleans or London. Plus, if you like thrills and chills that … [Read more...]

Key Aspects: What should cruise guests do with trash as they’re walking around a Carnival cruise ship? There are no trash cans in sight. John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador, has explained why it’s easier for the cruise line to not have public trash cans available to guests. Guests have different options available for trash disposal, depending where on the ship they are … [Read more...]

Key Aspects: Carnival Sunshine arrived in Norfolk at 2:45 p.m. following rough weather delays that kept the ship from returning on schedule early Saturday morning. Guests embarking on Saturday, October 18 are delaying their arrival appointments by eight hours, but have received $25 onboard credit to compensate for the missed time and lost lunch. No itinerary changes have been confirmed … [Read more...]

Key Aspects: A Carnival guest has asked if Guy’s Burger Joint could be open 24 hours or at least offer service later in the evening. The popular venue is typically open from 12:30-6:30 p.m., though hours can vary. Unfortunately, expanded service is not possible due to cleaning and stocking needs. Various other late-night options are available for hungry guests, including the snack buffet … [Read more...]

Key Aspects: Athens, Greece, is hosting a large-scale cycling event on October 19, which could cause increased traffic for guests traveling to the cruise port. Virgin Voyages has warned guests who will be embarking on Resilient Lady that day to prepare for delays. Passengers of Norwegian Viva, Wind Star, Seabourn Encore, and Marella Explorer 2 could also be impacted. Virgin Voyages … [Read more...]

Key Aspects: For the first time ever, two MSC Group ships connected to shore power in Valletta, Malta, on consecutive days. The milestone was celebrated with an event attended by Valletta government officials.  MSC Group continues to push forward on its journey towards a future of sustainable cruising. When government officials gather, it’s usually not a good sign. However, … [Read more...]

Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages celebrated Brilliant Lady’s inaugural call on Miami, Florida, with a star-studded event. As part of the celebration, guests got to explore the new ship’s exclusive offerings and watch the world premier of “Red Hot,” a “rockumentary-style” spectacular. Brilliant Lady is currently on her Miami MerMaiden voyage to the Caribbean, which is where she will be based … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]