Full-ship charters can be lucrative opportunities for cruise lines, and that’s why decision-makers will sometimes choose to disappoint booked guests by cancelling a scheduled voyage in favor of a charter. On March 20, 2025, Carnival Cruise Line became the latest brand to notify guests that their sailing — a 2026 voyage onboard Carnival Liberty, has
The drama continues involving the cruise passenger cap in Bar Harbor, Maine, the town is now suing Golden Anchor, LC, for $4 million (USD) for extensive violations of the local ordinance. This news comes just weeks after Golden Anchor, a subsidiary of Bar Harbor Resorts, which owns and operates the Harborside Hotel where cruise ship
You would think a good natured game of hiding and finding rubber ducks on a cruise ship wouldn’t cause so much controversy – but here we go again! If you haven’t heard of this game yet, cruising ducks is the activity of hiding rubber ducks around a cruise ship for other guests to find. Whoever
There are some foods out there that aren’t all that they are cracked up to be – but eggs are not one of them. Eggs are not only a favorite at breakfast, but are also a key ingredient in many recipes and desserts. An egg shortage onboard Carnival’s cruise ships wouldn’t just impact breakfast items
As a self-identified Disney adult, I truly cannot imagine how anyone can think they are too old or too cool for Disney Cruise Line. During my time as a Disneyland cast member, it was always drilled into us to create magic for every member of the family – whether they were two or 92! But
One way to mix surprises and vacations together is by going on a mystery cruise. Yes — there are cruises you can go on without knowing the full itinerary! While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it provides a truly unique opportunity to give trust fully to the crew in making decisions on
Tensions surfaced in Gibraltar when several passenger-filled cruise ships sailed in the same waters as a nuclear submarine as it was surfacing near the gateway to the Mediterranean’s port. As Saga Cruises’ 1,000-guest Spirit of Adventure was heading to the port during a 22-night voyage, and Celebrity Cruises’ 2,910-passenger Celebrity Apex sailed nearby on its route to Palma de Mallorca,
The huge popularity of Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel class ships has eager cruisers excited about the next forthcoming ship in the class, Excel #4, scheduled to set sail in spring 2027. While the vessel’s debut is still two years away, hopes are already growing for what the ship will deliver, including how she might be
MSC Cruises is bringing more high-powered entertainment to its mega-ship MSC Virtuosa in the summer of 2025, offering new musical productions, including “Dirty Dancing: In Concert,” a show that will debut on the line’s newest ship, MSC World America, in April 2025. MSC World America will begin sailing from PortMiami in April 2023. MSC Cruises’
While it’s not uncommon for cruise lines to tweak itineraries as embarkation day approaches, what is a bit unusual is for a dozen sailings to be modified across multiple ships to remove one specific port of call. Indeed, Celebrity Cruises has removed Labadee, Haiti, from 10 sailings that will be operated by Celebrity Apex and
There is nothing better than finally booking a cruise — especially your first one! When planning everything out, cruise lines often offer to help with transportation — including providing shuttles to ports and even helping with booking airfare. This typically gives passengers peace of mind as they are working directly with the companies to ensure
While Carnival Spirit may be looking fine and refreshed after her month-long dry dock, guests onboard the first post-update sailing have discovered a salty problem – saltwater. The ship is still having some maintenance completed and for the moment, there is no filtered drinking water available and even taps in guests’ staterooms are saltwater. Word
