A cruise line is offering complimentary all-inclusive upgrades on new cruises booked over the next three months. Windstar Cruises’ newest “Travel is Better When You’re All In” sale has complimentary all-inclusive upgrades on select cruises that depart through March 31, 2026. The all-inclusive upgrade is valued at $99 per night and includes the following: This deal is available on every ship in … [Read more...]

Viking celebrated the christening of their newest and largest cruise ship, Viking Vesta, with a traditional ceremony in Split, Croatia. Norwegian journalist Lene Tangevald-Jensen served as the ship’s godmother offering a blessing for the ship. A bottle of Norwegian aquavit smashed against the ship’s hull when she used an axe to cut the ribbon officially christening the vessel. Viking Vesta is the … [Read more...]

Holland America Line and Sony have announced a new partnership for the 2025 Alaskan cruise season.Holland America Line’s Koningsdam visiting Glacier Bay in Alaska Through this collaboration with Holland America Line and Sony, guests are encouraged to enter their photography in an “Alaska Through Your Lens” photo sweepstakes. Grand prize winners will receive a cruise for two to Alaska on a Holland … [Read more...]

Crystal, one of the finest ultra-luxury cruise lines in the world, has finalized financing for two brand new state-of-the-art cruise ships that will double the size of their fleet. The financing will allow Crystal to move forward with their fleet expansion program. The new cruise ships will be 61,800 gross tons in size but carry only 650 passengers. This new class of ships will represent the next … [Read more...]

Some Carnival cruisers thought their eyes were deceiving them or that reported screen shots were fake after seeing a price of $20 for a pool noodle rental.  But the future passengers weren’t shy in their comments about the pricing. Carnival’s new private island will offer all kinds of rentals, so cruisers can enjoy their beach day however they would like.  From cabana rentals to snorkel … [Read more...]

A cruise line is offering a special promotion where their “Cruise Only” fare will include free drink packages on cruises to the Caribbean. From now through August 29, 2025, Costa Cruises is offering a complimentary beverage package upgrade on Caribbean cruises. For the price of a “Cruise Only” fare, guests can receive the “Cruise Plus Drinks” fare at no extra cost. The cruise line’s “My Drinks” … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is opening their first Beach Club in the Bahamas later this year and cruisers can now book a day pass to this new slice of paradise in Nassau. The world’s largest swim-up bar will be located at the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will open on December 27, 2025 and is promising to be a one-of-a-kind escape that is only available to Royal … [Read more...]

A storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast has strengthened into a category 1 hurricane, forcing cruise lines to make adjustments, especially for itineraries around the Mexican Riviera.NOAA As of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Hurricane Flossie is building steam with sustained winds of 90 mph. While it’s not expected to hit land directly, its strong outer bands are bringing some nasty conditions like heavy rain … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that they will once again partner with Coco-Cola and make them their preferred beverage partner in North America. The change will bring Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Topo Chico, fairlife and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, among others back to Carnival cruise ships. Coca-Cola used to be served on Carnival cruise ships until November 2019 when the cruise line switched … [Read more...]

A scary moment turned into a miracle on June 29 when a young girl fell into the ocean from a Disney cruise ship and her father immediately jumped in to save her. Thankfully, both the father and child were safely rescued by the ship’s crew. The incident happened while the Disney Dream was sailing back to Port Everglades from the Bahamas. Passengers heard an urgent announcement, “Mr. M.O.B. … [Read more...]

Unless you happen to be the captain of a cruise ship, you can’t beat the views from a front-facing balcony.  Sure, you don’t get that wake view that aft balconies offer but seeing where you’re going as you keep an eye on the horizon is a rewarding experience in itself.But before you book that cabin in the very front of a cruise ship, there’s one very important thing you need to … [Read more...]

Port Canaveral will host their annual “Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky” fireworks celebration on July 3, 2025. (Map: Canaveral Port Authority) Free parking for the event will be available at The Cove at Port Canaveral for patrons of The Cove restaurants until the lot is full. Port Canaveral will have designated parking lots for $15 per car and you will be able to pay with cash and credit … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is offering a new cruise sale where your friends can sail for free when cruising between September 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. This latest cruise deal from Royal Caribbean will run through July 14, 2025 and replaces kids sail free to the 3rd and 4th guests of all ages sail free. The cruise line is calling this The All-In Sale and it’s good on most Royal Caribbean cruises that … [Read more...]

This week, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated the christening of the newest vessel in their fleet, Luminara. Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Luminara is the third yacht in Ritz-Carlton’s fleet and the ship was christened by actress Simone Ashley in Barcelona. In keeping with maritime tradition, Ashley shared a dedication for the cruises ahead, then led a toast that signaled the … [Read more...]

Over the last few months, a few stories about oversold Royal Caribbean cruises and tempting offers to impacted passengers have spread online.  Why this happens and what cruise lines offer is still a hot topic.A recent discussion on social media has once again brought this to the surface as a future passenger with Royal Caribbean asks, “Should I be worried?” after receiving an email from the … [Read more...]

Ten passengers from Silversea’s luxury cruise ship Silver Cloud were temporarily stranded on a remote Australian island Thursday after the tide changed faster than anticipated. Several Zodiac inflatable boats were stuck in knee-deep water, miles from the ship.  This left their tour group cut off from the main vessel. What Happened It all happened during a shore excursion on Adele … [Read more...]

For many cruising parents, the kid’s club is a lifesaver.  It allows for some adult alone time while the children have a blast with all kinds of games and activities on board.But a recent decision by one cruise line to introduce fees for making reservations at the kid center has sparked quite the debate. Photo 230936523 | Cruise © Peter Titmuss | Dreamstime.com P&O Cruises has begun … [Read more...]

Cruise ship cancelations are never fun to deal with, but dry dock issues can often be unpredictable.  In this case, Carnival Cruise Line is going above and beyond to compensate disappointed cruisers.Carnival Liberty will not be returning to service as scheduled after its dry dock in Europe.  Recent changes have led to the unexpected cancelation of its July 6, 2025, sailing from New … [Read more...]

Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL) just dropped its second-quarter earnings report, and it’s a huge beat for the company.The cruise giant, which operates eight cruise brands, not only tripled its profit and hit record revenue numbers, but they also announced they’ve already hit their goals for 2026, a full 18 months ahead of schedule. Photo: Cruise Fever Just How Successful Was Q2? Carnival’s latest … [Read more...]

A new vessel is making a return to the more classic age of maritime travel, using the power of the wind with its huge 328-foot (100-meter) masts.Photo: Orient Express Sailing Yachts This groundbreaking ship, the Orient Express Corinthian, has recently debuted in France with an official launch. While its sheer size—722 feet (220 meters) long—puts it in the league of many traditional cruise ships, … [Read more...]

Even rival cruise lines can step up to help each other out when it comes to the safety and well-being of cruise passengers. After all, not everything goes according to plan, especially with the many variables involved in shore excursions.A recent shore excursion to Germany highlighted just that when an elderly couple was left behind, simply because they didn’t hear the time change for the bus … [Read more...]

What are the top 25 largest cruise ships in the world? With cruise lines continuing to build more mega ships than ever before, cruise ships continue to get bigger and bigger. Cruise ships are measured by gross tonnage, a volume measurement of the internal space inside a ship (not to be confused with weight).   The first cruise ship to ever break the 100,000 gross ton mark was Carnival Destiny … [Read more...]

Costa Cruises is turning some heads with this one.  The Italian cruise line just released details about a 65-night repositioning sailing that departs from Tokyo, Japan and crosses the Pacific to end in Buenos Aires, Argentina.In between these two iconic cruise ports, this “World Tour” will also visit places like Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, and … [Read more...]

For many cruisers, staying in touch with other passengers in their group is a big deal. But gone are the days of using walkie-talkies on board (which were always a bad idea), and leaving notes on cabin doors only works part of the time.In the past, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) offered a handy in-app messaging feature. It let guests chat and even call each other without needing a full internet … [Read more...]

When MSC Cruises’ next new cruise ship debuts in 2026, it will have new features including one that is inspired by the Supertrees found at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. MSC World Asia will be the third World class cruise ship from MSC Cruises. The vessel is scheduled to debut on December 11, 2026 and initially offer cruises around the Mediterranean. The cruise ship will offer new experiences in … [Read more...]

They say you can be anyone you want to be on vacation, but federal prosecutors argue one Princess cruise passenger took that advice a little too literally.The passenger is facing serious federal charges after allegedly using stolen identity documents to board a Princess cruise ship sailing in Alaska last month.  ID 253107408 | Alaska Cruise Ship © Jeff Whyte | Dreamstime.com According to a … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is completely changing their loyalty program from nights spent on board their ships to how much you spend on your cruises and on the cruise line’s branded credit card. Carnival is moving their VIFP program over to a new Carnival Rewards program that will begin in June 2026. From now until then, Carnival cruisers will continue to earn points based on the number of nights spent … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is continuing to upgrade their cruise ships with new features as the cruise line announced that three more ships will be amplified in 2026. Amplified is what Royal Caribbean calls it when they upgrade and add new features to their ships. In 2026, Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas will go into dry dock for multi-million dollar renovations. Here is a … [Read more...]

“This was the perfect, literally, the perfect storm,” stated Juneau Harbormaster Matt Creswell. He was describing the rare and powerful thunderstorm that struck Juneau, Alaska on June 16, sending Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge drifting from its dock.But the quick thinking of the ship’s crew turned a somewhat chaotic situation into a lesson in preparedness, preventing damage to both their ship … [Read more...]

About 1,500 young adults participating in heritage trips to Israel have been evacuated to Cyprus by the Crown Iris, a cruise ship operated by Israeli-based Mano Maritime.This move comes as ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies following recent strikes between the two nations. By Pjotr Mahhonin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, … [Read more...]