A slew of new and refreshed dining venues, bars, and shopping and entertainment spaces have emerged onboard Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess following a two-week dry dock at a shipyard in Sicily. The announcement came just days after Princess Cruises cancelled the ship’s entire 2026-27 winter season from Galveston, Texas, a fleet deployment change that took
Margaritaville at Sea, the Jimmy Buffett-inspired cruise brand known for short, getaway sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, rolled out a set of longer itineraries that will debut in 2027, including the first to feature an overnight stay in port, in this case, New Orleans. The new cruises will be aboard the Florida-based line’s 2,650-guest
One of Carnival Cruise Line’s most popular cruise directors, Alex Siegler, is diving once again into fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a challenge to guests onboard Carnival Spirit. The ship is now sailing a 15-night, one-way repositioning cruise from Miami to Seattle in preparation for the Alaska sailing season. Carnival Spirit left
A common theme in the YouTube creator community is to make videos rating experiences with horrible online reviews. Of course, these creators have started seeking out cruises with harsh online ratings to see if they are as bad as people say they are. Recently, Josh from the channel @TheBurntChip decided to take matters into his
It may be just past April Fool’s Day, but the waves cruise travelers can experience in the famous (or infamous!) Drake Passage are no laughing matter. Travel blogger Lesley Anne Murphy has shared phenomenal video of the “Drake shake” – ridiculously tumultuous waves she experienced on the most recent sailing of Quark Expedition’s Ocean Explorer.
A very busy cruise port with seven cruise terminals, Port Canaveral is a top spot to embark on a vacation if you’re taking a Caribbean cruise with a major cruise line. The port itself is rather large, with cruise terminals somewhat spread out. Luckily, parking at each terminal is easy and, even if you don’t
Expedition cruises promise adventure and exploration into harder-to-reach destinations. However, one recent voyage found an expedition into the northern Baltic Sea more adventurous than expected. HANSEATIC Spirit, operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises out of Germany, found itself stuck in rapidly forming ice in Bothnian Bay, located between Finland and Sweden. More than 200 guests and 175 crew members
Travel advisories can serve as guides for cautious travelers, helping ensure that everyone knows what steps are best to stay safe when visiting different countries. Now, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory for The Bahamas, the most popular island cruise port in the Caribbean. While the advisory remains at Level 2:
Are adults-only cruises just for swingers? That’s the worry for one couple as they plan a much-needed getaway, spotlighting an unusual yet not uncommon concern among potential cruisers. Reaching out to others via Reddit, a man planning a cruise with his wife said they are looking for a child-free getaway and want advice. “Trying to plan
Rumors can be persistent on the internet, especially through viral videos, social media, and message boards where everyone seems to be a cruise expert. But when you want the truth, go to the source! As one of the world’s largest cruise lines with one of the world’s largest cruise ship fleets, it isn’t surprising that
The global cruise industry has once again joined the fun on April Fools’ Day, unleashing “news” composed of pranks, hoaxes, and eye-popping headlines — all good-natured and designed to entertain. Here are some of our favorites: You Can Learn Multiple Languages on a 5-Year Voyage Duolingo World Cruise Talk about cultural immersion! An educational outfit
A cruise ship pilot is a highly skilled maritime professional responsible for guiding cruise ships into and out of port and through other congested waterways, like canals, river mouths, and more. Let’s discuss what they do, their specialized skills and knowledge, and why they have such an important job. In This Article: What Is a
