Key Aspects: A Virgin Voyages passenger tipped a crew member $5,000. The crew member was visibly emotional in the widely shared video. The video has sparked new discussions of the importance of tipping on cruises. A routine conversation between a cruise passenger and a member of the housekeeping crew aboard a Virgin Voyages ship turned
Key Aspects: A German tourist has successfully sued his tour company for chair hogs at a resort in Greece. While a cruise line was not involved in this lawsuit, this could be a precedent for similar legal action. Most cruise lines have policies limiting lounger reservations, but enforcement is inconsistent. Lounging by the pool is
Key Aspects: Due to the findings of a recent inspection, Seward’s revitalized cruise terminal needs a little more time before opening. The opening date has been pushed back from May 14, 2026, to May 22, 2026. During the delay, cruise ships bound for Seward are being rerouted to the nearby Whittier, Alaska. Seward’s revitalized cruise
Key Aspects: Carnival’s Mardi Gras came to the aid of a disabled boat near Sebastian’s Inlet. Nine people were successfully rescued and brought onboard, and their boat was later retrieved by the US Coast Guard. The refugees were handed over to Bahamian authorities in Nassau the morning after the rescue. Carnival Cruise Line to the
Key Aspects: Radiance of the Seas temporarily lost power after departing Cozumel on May 16, 2026. Guests reported the ship went dark and drifted for a period before propulsion was restored. Passengers also reported the ship had returned to Cozumel before the outage to deal with a medical emergency. Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas experienced
Key Aspects: A burst pipe onboard Enchanted Princess caused massive flooding on Decks 5 and 6 on Friday, May 15. The ship was docked in Santorini at the time and crew members sprang into action for cleanup and repairs. There was no delay in the ship’s overall itinerary and some guests never even knew the
Key Aspects: Purchasing Royal Caribbean’s The Key upgrade gives you access to several upgrades. Upgrades make your cruise a more convenient and less hectic experience. Evaluating The Key perks before purchasing ensures it’s worth the investment for your specific cruise. The Key upgrade from Royal Caribbean gives you a bundle of perks for an extra
Key Aspects: US District Court Judge Lance Walker has overturned Bar Harbor’s daily passenger cap of 1,000 guests. The ordinance has been deemed unconstitutional outside of July and August, which are the busiest times for tourism. Cruise tourism has steadily decreased in Bar Harbor since the ordinance went into effect, and it could take years
Key Aspects: A ceiling panel collapsed aboard Norwegian Luna during a Caribbean sailing on May 14, 2026. The incident took place inside The Local Bar & Grill, the 24-hour eatery located on Deck 8. The cruise line confirmed several guests were treated for minor injuries. A dinner aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship quickly turned chaotic after
Key Aspects: Ovation of the Seas will be using Whittier instead of Seward for debarkation and embarkation on May 22, 2026. Port construction has made it impossible for the ship to use Seward as planned. No additional sailings have yet been impacted, but further changes will depend on the construction’s progress. Guests setting sail aboard
Key Aspects: Allure of the Seas‘ first sailing from Port Everglades in May 2027 is being shortened by a full day. The voyage will now be an eastern Caribbean itinerary instead of a southern Caribbean route. The change will give the Oasis-class ship more time for turnover as she moves from Miami to Fort Lauderdale.
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has cancelled another scheduled sailing for Spectrum of the Seas in 2027. The cruise line is redeploying Spectrum of the Seas for its summer 2027 season. Guests are being offered alternative sailings from Shanghai. Passengers planning a winter cruise to Japan aboard Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas are now scrambling to adjust travel plans after the
