With cruise ships getting larger and larger, the struggle to get the best seats for extravagant production shows can be fierce. Carnival Cruise Line, however, is unlikely to implement any type of reservation-based system to ensure seating at different performances. The discussion began when an irritated guest contacted John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador,
Carnival Cruise Line offers sailings of all lengths, from classic short 3-4 night getaways to iconic weeklong 7-night cruises to Carnival Journeys of 9+ nights. But which cruise length is the most popular? Of course, with bookings at incredible highs and nearly every ship sailing fully booked, all cruise lengths are popular. But some surprising
Passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise may have been excited to visit Costa Maya, Mexico, but their visit was cut short due to weather conditions. The 6,780 passenger Harmony of the Seas was supposed to arrive at this popular tropical destination on April 3, 2025, but instead is having an unplanned day at sea. When
Guests looking forward to their upcoming sailing on Norwegian Gem will not have the same entertainment options to enjoy that they might have anticipated. The cruise line reached out to booked guests recently to alert them to the change, and the unique reason why. “We want to keep you in the loop about a small
Virgin Voyages doesn’t shy away from the razzle-dazzle, and its new Brilliant Lady, debuting in September 2025, will be no exception. The cruise line just announced a new restaurant concept that will be introduced when it brings its fourth and final 110,000-gross-ton ship to its fleet. Following the introduction of the beloved Lucky Lotus by Razzle
Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science has released its preliminary forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While hurricane season does not officially begin until June 1, these early predictions offer some insights into what to expect as winds speed up through the busy summer cruising months. In broadest strokes, the forecast report calls
Guests sailing an outstanding “Discover the Canaries” itinerary aboard Independence of the Seas won’t actually be visiting both Canary Islands destinations they’d planned to see on their vacation. Due to scheduling conflicts in Gran Canaria, the cruise line has reached out to notify booked guests of a simple itinerary change and a swap to a
Following the shocking news that a group of gangs attacked cruise passengers during a cruise call in Mombasa, Kenya, officials have issued an angry press statement. On April 3, 2025, the Kenya Coast Tourism Association (KCTA), Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC), and the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) held a joint press conference.
Did you know that there are approximately 6,670 world records that include LEGOs? Now you know! MSC Cruises just became one of those record holders by assembling the longest line of LEGO ships ever recorded. While underway from Saint-Nazaire, France, to Miami, Florida, the crew on the all-new MSC World America set the ship’s first
Fries (or chips if you’re British) are a ubiquitous side dish for fast casual food, whether they’re alongside burgers, hot dogs, deli sandwiches, or chicken tenders. But what condiment provides the best topping for your fries? Inquiring Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassadors want to know. John Heald’s inquiry follows a recent guest aboard Carnival Dream
In a frightening incident in Mombasa, Kenya on Sunday, March 31, 2025, a group of 50 youths attacked cruise guests from Crystal Symphony and stole their valuables. This has led to the ship cancelling the port visit and abruptly departing rather than risk any further difficulties. According to The Standard, the incident happened at the
Many cruisers may believe size matters for their travel plans – larger ships typically have more specialty restaurants, more activities onboard, and more venues to enjoy. Larger staterooms can be more luxurious, and even larger (longer) itineraries can offer more ports to experience. But does the size of the television in one’s cabin make that
