The cruising world is waiting eagerly for the second Icon-class ship to make her debut, and it seems that Star of the Seas is just as eager to join the Royal Caribbean fleet and set sail as the star she is. Meyer Turku, the shipbuilder responsible for the massive vessel, has announced that she has
I think many of us can relate to wanting to leave demanding corporate jobs behind and relax on the high seas indefinitely. One woman, who goes by Laura, has actually taken the leap. This cruiser made life on a cruise ship her reality – and has booked sailings to occupy about 95% of her time
The verdict is in! According to a court in the western German City of Düsseldorf, an unidentified man and his two travel companions should not have been kicked off their cruise after some alleged misbehavior. So, what exactly did the guest in question do to warrant such a severe punishment? According to witnesses, the man
It’s about to become more expensive for cruise ships to dock in Juneau, Alaska. And, eventually, more expensive for passengers. On May 19, 2025, the Juneau Assembly unanimously approved an increase in dockage fees, aiming to bring public port charges in line with those at privately operated docks in Southeast Alaska. “We’ve been talking about
Despite persistent internet rumors and incomplete information circulating in recent days, Carnival Cruise Line has repeatedly noted that it is not, in fact, seeking to become an adults-only cruise line or planning regular adults-only sailings. These enticing rumors have sprung up due to the recent announcement of special Casino Offer sailings aboard Carnival Magic in
A private island destination can be an amazing port of call for cruise guests, but what about when the experience isn’t exactly what you expected? Some guests at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas had a less than perfect experience on Saturday, May 24, 2025. According to guests in the vicinity who
Pier runners – guests who don’t make it back to the ship until the last minute before all-aboard time – are controversial, but is it the cruise line’s responsibility to help travelers stay punctual? One Carnival Cruise Line guest reached out to John Heald with a suggestion that crew members should take on the additional
As MSC Cruises works to offer more North American cruise offerings for its fleet, the cruise line has announced it will deploy one vessel year-round in the Southern Caribbean beginning with the winter 2026-2027 season. This will be the first time ever that the cruise line has kept a ship in the region for summer,
Every cruise guest knows that fun feeling as they walk up the gangway and onto their ship, their oceangoing home for the next few days as they’re ready to dive right into vacation vibes. Onboard Oasis of the Seas on Saturday, May 25, 2025, however, those vibes have to wait a few extra hours before
Saturday, May 24, 2025 was a big day aboard the biggest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet as not one but two “chief dog officers” met for the first time while the ship was docked in Miami between sailings. While Rover is undoubtedly the top dog aboard Icon of the Seas, Sailor stole a lot
Without a drink package, one’s bar bill on a cruise vacation can quickly add up, along with other onboard expenses such as shore tours, photo purchases, spa treatments, specialty dining, and more. The solution is not, however, to try to leave the ship in a rush to avoid the tab. One cruise couple found that
It’s like deja vu whenever another cruise ship announces there is another confirmed gastrointestinal illness outbreak onboard. On May 24, 2025, Celebrity Cruises emailed booked passengers on the May 25 sailing on the 130,818 gross ton Celebrity Apex that embarkation out of Southampton will be delayed due to a deep cleaning. In the email from the
