If you are looking into taking an adults only ocean cruise, there are two main cruise lines that you can choose from, Viking and Virgin Voyages.Virgin and Viking are the two main adults only ocean cruise lines. I have taken a total of 13 cruises on both cruise lines, nine on Viking and four on Virgin. (They are a combination of media invites and cruises I paid full price for) I have sailed in … [Read more...]

Chrissy and her mom were enjoying their Carnival Mardi Gras cruise. The balcony door was open, letting in that wonderful ocean breeze. But a simple, innocent action quickly led to a couple broken bones, and she is warning other passengers not to let the same thing happen to them. She shared the details with Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, and Heald shared what happened in a … [Read more...]

School is out and Norwegian Cruise Line is offering last minute cruise deals on sailings this summer to Alaska and Europe. NCL is offering up to $1,000 in savings on all cruises and the cruise line’s popular More at Sea program and offers up to $2,000 in extras. Norwegian Cruise Line’s More at Sea includes the following perks: Unlimited open bar Specialty dining WiFi Shore excursion credits Kids … [Read more...]

Many people take cruises to get away from it all and escape the pressures of life for a while. But one would-be cruise passenger was not able to find the “escape” she was looking for, as Karen Bryan, 64, was taken into custody before her cruise even began. Bryan was wanted for the alleged embezzlement of thousands of dollars from a local church in Laramie County, Wyoming, and apprehended in Alaska … [Read more...]

This coming November, cruisers leaving from Texas will be able to experience a one-of-a-kind cruise ship thrill ride, ROBOTRON. In November, MSC Seascape will begin to offer cruises to the Western Caribbean from Galveston, Texas. The cruise ship has a headline attraction, ROBOTRON, on the top deck. ROBOTRON is the first robotic arm ride at sea, delivering a rollercoaster-like experience with a … [Read more...]

Entertainment on a cruise ship can be somewhat subjective.  And with so much variety in what kinds of shows are offered in the onboard theater these days, some passengers wonder if it’s worth grabbing a seat.A recent social media post asked about the shows on Disney Cruise Line ships, and the response from Disney cruisers was clear and resounding. A Reddit user recently posed the question, … [Read more...]

Do you want to stay longer in port when you take a cruise? One cruise line is making that happen with the ship staying up to two consecutive nights in port.Azamara Pursuit in Kotor, Montenegro. Photo: Cruise Fever Azamara Cruises, one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines, is offering 28 double overnight port visits to cruises in the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The cruise line … [Read more...]

Getting hit with an unexpected towel charge at the end of your cruise? You’re definitely not alone, and one frustrated cruiser’s recent experience shows just how annoying this can be. Charged for Towels That Were Returned Here’s what they shared online after a recent Royal Caribbean sailing: “On the last night of the cruise right now. On my accounts tab I got charged with 2 towels which I 100% … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is helping to solve one of the biggest issues with cabins when sailing on one of their older cruise ships. Cruise ships that are ten years and older tend to have very few electrical outlets. They weren’t built today when cruisers need many devices charged each day. This includes phones, tablets, watches, battery packs, cameras, laptops and more. Carnival Cruise Line is helping … [Read more...]

For the second time, Princess Cruises will homeport two ships in Singapore when Sapphire Princess joins Diamond Princess for the 2026-2027 season. This will mark the second time that these two sister ships sailed from Singapore at the same time and they will offer a wide range of cruises. Sapphire Princess Sapphire Princess will offer 18 itineraries from Singapore, including round-trip Southeast … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the finest ultra luxury cruise lines, has announced the largest all-inclusive, ultra luxury cruise ship suite in history that starts at $25,000 per night.Images were provided by Regent Seven Seas Cruises® The 8,794 square foot Skyview Regent Suite will be on the cruise line’s next new ship, Seven Seas Prestige. The suite will be four times larger than the average … [Read more...]

A Carnival cruise ship is back in service after an extensive dry dock that saw the ship receive a new waterpark, lounge and expanded casino. Passengers boarded Carnival Valor today for the first time in a month. The ship spent the past four weeks in dry dock receiving upgrades, new features and routine maintenance. During the dry dock, the ship received a new WaterWorks aqua park and Carnival … [Read more...]

Viking has announced 14 new ocean itineraries for the 2026-2027 season that range from 15- to 36-days in length and are now open for bookings. These new cruises combine some of Viking’s most popular itineraries into longer voyages. They will visit the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Ireland and the U.K. The new itineraries visit celebrated cultural capitals—as well as emerging destinations—throughout … [Read more...]

Sleeping with the balcony door open on a cruise has always been an indulgence I was never quite clear about.  It felt like a grey area.  Some cruisers would say it’s very much frowned upon, and others would say it’s the only way to sleep.Wind tunnels, humidity, AC concerns—all of them legitimate factors while sleeping to the tune of the ocean. So, what’s the real answer?  At least … [Read more...]

The world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation, announced a significant reduction in food waste compared to five years ago. Carnival currently operates eight cruise lines and over 90 ships. In 2024, they saw a 44% reduction in food waste compared to 2019, beating their goal of a 40% reduction a year early. The cruise giant has a target reduction goal of 50% by 2030. How has Carnival … [Read more...]

A large exterior tempered glass panel shattered on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas shortly after a port maneuver.   But thanks to a quick-thinking crew member, no one was hurt when the glass fell to the lido deck on top of some deck chairs. Passengers Share Their Stories The incident quickly hit social media. A Reddit user  shared a photo and noted, “Glass panel fell today … [Read more...]

Would you enjoy a shorter dining experience after a long day in port? Carnival Cruise Line is testing new express dining on one of their cruise ships that will get you in and out in 45 minutes. Carnival is testing this new fast dinner experience on Carnival Vista. They have a specific section of the Horizon Dining Room that’s just for quick dinners. The express dining is for those who have My … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line was the first major cruise line to sail from Port Canaveral in 1990 and today, they celebrated 35 years of sailing from the port. To celebrate the occasion, Carnival hosted an onboard celebration on Mardi Gras. The event included several members of the community, such as leaders from the Canaveral Port Authority, the United States Coast Guard, and Brevard County. Carnival also … [Read more...]

Fincantieri kicked off construction this week on a new class of cruise ships when the first piece of steel was cut for Oceania Sonata. Oceania Sonata will be the first in a new Sonata class from Oceania Cruises, one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines. The first piece of steel was cut for Oceania Sonata at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy. The ship will be … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has announced that they will offer year-round cruises to the Southern Caribbean for the 2026-2027 season. This will be the first time where the cruise line has offered Southern Caribbean cruises in the summer and they will also have two ships sailing to the region in the winter months. MSC Seaview will offer cruises during the winter months with MSC Opera sailing year-round. MSC … [Read more...]

A major change is happening at the top of Royal Caribbean Group, and it’s come as a surprise to some. After leading the company since 1988, Richard Fain, the long-time Chairman of the Board of Directors, will step down from his role in the fall of 2025.But he’s not leaving entirely.  Fain will stay on as a director on the board, still sharing his smarts and helping guide the company. File … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has announced that Diana Ross will serve as godmother to their next new cruise ship, Star of the Seas. Star of the Seas will debut in August 2025 and offer cruises to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral. The christening of the ship by Diana Ross is a maritime tradition of bestowing safekeeping of the ship and all those who sail on it. To celebrate the unveiling of Star of the Seas, … [Read more...]

A cruise ship will sail its last cruise in 2026 after sailing with the same cruise line for the past 35 years. MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES has announced that the their 422-passenger NIPPON MARU will retire in 2026 after sailing with them for the past 35 years. The cruise ship has sailed more than 2,877,642 nautical miles throughout its history, that’s approximately 133 times around the earth. The vessel … [Read more...]

You might have heard some rumors lately that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had slowed its cruise ship inspections, perhaps due to budget cuts.   In fact, some outlets were reporting that the CDC had stopped cruise ship inspections altogether.But a closer look at the CDC’s own Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) reports tells a different story. It appears the agency is … [Read more...]

Another cruise ship has broken free of its mooring lines as strong winds caused major problems for Holland America’s Westerdam while it was docked in Ketchikan, Alaska.  Some of the ship’s passengers witnessed the dramatic incident of snapping mooring lines and a collapsed gangway. What Happened in Ketchikan Westerdam was docked in Ketchikan as a stop in a 7-night Alaska itinerary when sudden … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is in the process of expanding the casino on Wonder of the Seas, one of their Oasis class cruise ships. The expansion work started on June 1, 2025 and the casino will be expanded into the existing Crown Lounge on Deck 4. In addition, Social100 will be closed until June 29, 2025.  The Crown Lounge will be closed between June 22-28, 2025 and then reopen on Deck 16 on June 29, … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises has announced that their 2026 President’s Cruise will take place on Celebrity Xcel from September 13-21, 2026. The President’s Cruise will welcome Captain’s Club members on an eight-day cruise in the Mediterranean and is promising to be a cruise like no other. The cruise will offer an exciting array of to-be-announced shore excursions, special events, and unique experiences only … [Read more...]

A previous Carnival passenger wants the cruise line to “cruise on” instead of rescuing stranded boaters at sea. In a Facebook video this morning, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, responded to the comment, which referenced piracy fears, and explained they have “a commitment to rescue those in peril on the sea.” John Heald addressed the woman’s concerns, which stemmed from … [Read more...]

If you’re already looking ahead to your 2026 Carnival cruise and trying to book specialty restaurants like Fahrenheit 555, Bonsai Teppanyaki, or the Dr. Seuss at Sea Breakfast, you might be seeing “sold out” everywhere.But Carnival just confirmed — it’s not actually sold out. John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, recently cleared things up. He’s heard from many guests trying to get … [Read more...]

A cruise line has launched a new promotion where they are giving out free flights to Tahiti if you book a cruise and hotel package. From now through July 31, 2025, Windstar Cruises is offering free airfare on select cruises to the French Polynesia. Three of the cruise line’s signature Tahiti experiences are included in this Air + Hotel offer. The free airfare is good from Los Angeles (LAX) to … [Read more...]