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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Remember the story from over the summer of the dad who jumped off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter who had fallen into the water?  Well, as with most of these overboard situations on cruise ships, there’s more to the story than meets the eye.New reports reveal that the mother of the child had asked the girl to pose in the porthole before she fell into the ocean. New information from … [Read more...]

In 2000, Carnival Cruise Line became the cruise line to offer cruises from Galveston, Texas. This weekend, Carnival celebrated 25 years of sailing from the port. Over those 25 years, more than 10 million guests have embarked on a Carnival cruise ship from Galveston. A special celebration was held on Carnival’s flagship, Carnival Jubilee, to celebrate the big milestone. Adorned with the Texas star … [Read more...]

Holland America Line has announced their 2027-2028 Asia season that includes the cruise line visiting new ports in Japan. The three new ports in Japan that Holland America Line will visit are Hitachinaka, Nagoya, and Maizuru. This includes a new scenic cruising experience in Maizuru Bay. Six ports will feature overnight visits allowing guests the opportunity for a deeper authentic connection. … [Read more...]

The “Cruise Capital of the World” is getting a whole new lineup of ships for cruisers to enjoy.  Already the homeport for vessels like Carnival Celebration, Celebrity Beyond, Norwegian Aqua, and Icon of the Seas, PortMiami will welcome five ships that are fresh from the shipyard. Here are all five brand new ships coming to Miami in 2025 and 2026. Brilliant Lady (Virgin Voyages) PortMiami … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras returned to service today after receiving a multi-million dollar renovation which added new connecting rooms, an expanded casino and redesigned retail spaces. This was the first time that Mardi Gras has gone into dry dock since debuting in 2021. Carnival used this time to add connecting doors to 100 cabins on the cruise ship. Carnival Adventures was also revamped … [Read more...]

Ever since cruise lines started doing e-muster or virtual muster drills after the shutdown, the practice has become so popular it’s hard to imagine going back.   But a recent email stating the requirement of the old-style muster drill on Carnival Sunshine caused some confusion. One of the biggest pain points of cruising in years past was the drawn-out process of going to the muster … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has made two changes that affect non-refundable deposits and the final payment schedule for some of their cruises. Non-Refundable Deposits Starting today, Princess Cruises has expanded the types of cruise fares that default to non-refundable deposits. Deposits that are paid within three days are non-refundable, unless upgraded to a refundable deposit at the time of booking. … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean first Royal Beach Club is opening four days sooner than originally announced. The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau will now open on December 23, 2025, sooner than the original December 27 opening date that was announced this past summer. Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships will visit Nassau on December 23, Radiance of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas. [embedded … [Read more...]

Viking’s incredible growth continues as the cruise line took delivery of two more river ships, one for Europe and one of the Nile River in Egypt. One of Viking’s custom built river ships for the Nile River. Photo: Cruise Fever Viking Honir is the newest Longship to join Viking’s fleet. The 190 guest river ship will offer cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. The ship features the elegant … [Read more...]

A Princess cruise ship has returned from a two-week dry dock that saw new additions to the vessel that include new specialty restaurants.Sapphire Princess Returns from Drydock Featuring Fresh Enhancements and New Specialty Restaurants Sapphire Princess spent the last two week in a dry dock in Portland, Oregon. In addition to routine maintenance, two of Princess’ popular specialty dining … [Read more...]

Picture this: The hum of the engines beneath your feet, the salt air whipping through your hair, and that intoxicating promise of somewhere new on the horizon. There’s something about standing on a ship’s deck that makes all your cares go away. Or they immediately make you think of Jack and Rose in Titanic. I am certainly in that second grouping.  Before you even step aboard, there’s one … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Carnival Cruise Line returned to a Mexican cruise port for the first time in 15 years when one of their cruise ships had to make a schedule change due to weather. Carnival Legend made a surprise visit to Acapulco, Mexico today. The cruise ship is currently on a 16-day repositioning cruise and made the unscheduled stop in Acapulco due to weather. The ship is expected to continue on the rest of the … [Read more...]

A little less than two months ago, Royal Caribbean announced that two of their cruise ships would be swapping itineraries and homeports in 2026. Brilliance of the Seas is one of four Royal Caribbean cruise ships that will swap itineraries in 2026-2027 Now, the cruise line has announced a deployment adjustment for four more of their cruise ships for sailings in the winter of 2026-2027. Radiance of … [Read more...]

In just a few weeks, Galveston’s cruise port is getting a new addition — and it’s a big one. The 5,800-maximum capacity (4,540 double capacity) MSC Seascape will arrive in Galveston, Texas on November 7, making it the cruise line’s first-ever homeport in Texas.I’ll be joining MSC Cruises on the ship’s inaugural sailing from Galveston to see firsthand how this European-style cruise experience is … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line continues to release future ship deployments and today, they announced where three more vessels will be sailing in 2027-2028. Carnival opened future cruises on Carnival Miracle, Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise for bookings this morning. While Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise will continue to sail from the same homeports, Carnival Miracle will offer cruises from … [Read more...]

Two adults-only cruise ships will allow travelers of all ages for 20 select cruises in 2026 and 2027. The two Carnival owned ships which sail with their P&O Cruises line, Aurora and Arcadia, will switch from adults-only to family cruises on specific dates and peak holiday periods like Christmas. The open cruises add 23% more sailings for families to choose from during school summer holidays … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald has released the official schedule revealing which 2025 cruise sailings will feature the cruise line’s holiday decorations. The schedule, shared on his Facebook page, shows the first confirmed holiday-themed sailing for every ship in the fleet, with decorations usually remaining in place through the New Year’s Eve cruises. Many Carnival cruisers … [Read more...]

Margaritaville at Sea is adding a third cruise ship, Beachcomber, to their fleet and the vessel will start sailing from Miami to the Caribbean in 2027. The ship is being purchased from Costa Cruises and will undergo a radical transformation that will convert the vessel over to Margaritaville at Sea. Beachcomber will have the world’s largest 5 o’Clock Somewhere, a multi-deck poolside destination … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has announced new details for Legend of the Seas, their third Icon class ship. The cruise ship will have next-level family experience and will also bring Roald Rahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the high seas for the first time. Legend of the Seas will have 28 dining options that range from Royal Railway to the Hollywoodland Super Club to the AquaDome Market. The ship … [Read more...]

Star Princess, the world’s newest cruise ship, departed on its maiden voyage this week, an 11-night cruise from Barcelona to the Western Mediterranean.Star Princess, the newest cruise ship from Princess Cruises Star Princess is the second Sphere class ship from Princess Cruises and the cruise line’s 17th ship in their fleet. After a couple of weeks in Europe, the vessel will head to Florida and … [Read more...]

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company with eight cruise lines, has expanded their meal donation program into Latin America for the first time. Carnival’s expansion into Mexico, Honduras and The Dominican Republic will bring their fresh meal donation program to Latin America. Carnival Corporation’s meal donation program redirects surplus prepared and unserved meals from cruise … [Read more...]

Holland America Line is offering a special sailing for Oktoberfest in 2026 and 2027 that will depart on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2027. The 14-day Scandinavia & Berlin Oktoberfest with The HISTORY Channel will take place on Rotterdam and depart from Rotterdam, Netherlands on September 13, 2026. This immersive itinerary includes stops in Germany, Norway, Denmark, Poland and Latvia, … [Read more...]

A nervous first-time cruiser took to the internet to express concern about a letter from the captain.  The letter which warned of rough seas aboard MSC Fantasia in the Eastern Mediterranean was posted on Reddit and received a few hundred comments. The letter, signed by Captain Corrado Iaconis, advised guests of “ROUGH SEA CONDITIONS AHEAD,” with wind gusts reaching 45 knots and swells as high … [Read more...]