Key Aspects: MSC is redesigning the Yacht Club Restaurant on four of its ships. This refurbishment is expected to be completed on all ships by February 2028. This is just the latest in recent efforts by MSC to upgrade its fleet. Since 2008, MSC Cruises has been giving its guests the luxury VIP treatment with
Key Aspects: The “white night bride” has explained her grandmother’s enthusiasm for her upcoming wedding on Oasis of the Seas. The bride did not know about her grandmother’s request that no one wear white on her wedding day. In fact, the bride thinks it would be funny for others to wear their own wedding gowns
Key Aspects: A UK agency has completed its investigation into a passenger death aboard Spirit of Discovery in 2023. The 85-year-old guest severely injured his spine during a major storm at sea and later died. Propulsion problems caused the ship to tilt violently as it sailed through the Bay of Biscay. A UK government investigation
Key Aspects: Legend of the Seas will feature a brand-new “America’s Got Talent LIVE” stage show. The show will offer unique entertainment for guests, possibly with a different lineup for each performance. The new show joins a diverse lineup of entertainment options for the third Icon Class ship. In an industry first, Royal Caribbean’s upcoming
Key Aspects: MSC Seashore dealt with a possible overboard situation while sailing away from MSC Ocean Cay. Emergency protocols were quickly enacted, including turning around to search the suspected fall area. Ultimately, video surveillance and a headcount of all passengers confirmed that this was a false alarm. Just one day after embarking on a 4-night
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line is not responsible if guests miss private tours due to time differences. John Heald has reminded guests that not all ports are on the ship’s time or Daylight Savings Time. Cruise lines take several steps to remind guests about important times, but guests are ultimately responsible for being on time.
Key Aspects: Coral Princess will operate a 115-night world voyage in 2028. The Princess ship will sail 36,000 nautical miles as it visits 49 ports in 24 different countries. Guests can look forward to a new destination, extended port calls, and new shore excursions. Princess Cruises has just announced one of the most exciting world
Norwegian Cruise Line currently sends five of its ships on Alaska cruises — Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Spirit — and the best of the bunch is going to depend on what kind of experience you’re hoping for and what matters most to you when cruising. Overall, while yes, the brand may not have a
Key Aspects: Celestyal Cruises has cancelled the next two sailings of Celestyal Discovery, due to the Iran war. The line’s two ships, Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey, are in Dubai and Doha, respectively. Both ships were operating Arabian Gulf itineraries when the conflict began. As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to escalate, engulfing the
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line is now rolling out a dinner Express Dining service across the fleet. The program will be available onboard all Carnival ships by the end of May. Express Dining menus are slightly abbreviated but do not sacrifice quality or deliciousness. With so much to do onboard a cruise ship, guests are
Key Aspects: Florida has passed Senate Bill 302, which will hinder plans for a new cruise port in Tampa. The new legislation protects the waters surrounding the proposed site, which could block necessary dredging and construction. Public opposition also continues to grow, with a petition against the port nearing 20,000 signatures. Another hurdle is blocking
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises is raising onboard food and beverage service charges from 18% to 20%. The change is being implemented fleetwide in early March 2026, though not on the same day for every ship. The service charge increase follows the recent Medallion shipping increase as well. Princess Cruises is quietly raising a non-refundable, non-optional
