Key Aspects: John Heald is reminding guests that Carnival Cruise Line allows portable fans on board. The cruise line allows passengers to bring fans provided they do not exceed 12 inches in diameter. Heald also clarified that the company does not routinely provide fans by request in staterooms. As temperatures climb across popular cruise destinations,
Key Aspects: Norwegian Bliss continues to have propulsion difficulties that first appeared in late May, though repairs are ongoing. Itinerary impacts include shortened port visits on every itinerary at least through the ship’s July 4, 2026 departure. All ports are impacted, with the visit to Victoria becoming a technical stop and guests will not be
Key Aspects: More than 33,000 guests visited Nassau on Monday, June 8, which set a new single-day visitor record for the port. The previous record was just over 30,000 guests in March 2025 and tourism to the port continues to grow. Six ships from four different cruise lines were in port to help set the
Key Aspects: All cruise ships scheduled for Santorini on June 22, 2026, were cancelled after local bus operators launched a strike. The dispute centers on the island’s new 70-30 passenger distribution system, which redirects some guests through Athinios Port. Norwegian Pearl, Celebrity Ascent, MSC Sinfonia, and Star Flyer were affected by the shutdown. Cruise passengers scheduled to
Key Aspects: P&O Cruises will now confiscate and discard wine of Champagne exceeding its one-liter allowance. The allowance remains unchanged for wine and Champagne, and spirits and other alcoholic beverages remain prohibited. The alcohol policy comes alongside expanded guest conduct rules covering disruptive behavior. Bringing too much wine onboard a P&O Cruises ship could now
Key Aspects: Carnival Splendor will skip Moreton Island on Monday, June 22 because no marine pilot is available. Guests were given $100 AUD per stateroom as compensation for missing the only port of call on the 4-night cruise. No alternative ports are available and there are no other changes to the ship’s itinerary. Guests aboard
Key Aspects: Ovation of the Seas arrived in Seward, Alaska with a dead whale on the bulbous bow on Friday, June 19. It is unknown whether the ship struck and killed the whale or if the animal was already deceased when it was hit. The Alaska Sea Life Center and NOAA are investigating the incident
Key Aspects: A federal judge sentenced a cruise passenger to more than four years in prison for identity theft and falsely claiming to be a US citizen. Investigators found multiple fraudulent documents, including a counterfeit driver’s license, birth certificate, and tax form. The man was also ordered to pay more than $25,000 in restitution and
Key Aspects: One guest is frustrated that soda is not widely available first thing in the morning onboard Carnival ships. John Heald has clarified that the JavaBlue Cafe does offer soda and energy drinks as soon as it opens every morning. Experienced guests have also offered other solutions so that anyone can enjoy soda at
Key Aspects: Both original Bonine and Dramamine are over-the-counter antihistamines and forms of motion sickness medication, but their active ingredients differ. When it comes to Bonine vs. Dramamine, Dramamine is more likely to make you drowsy but typically kicks in faster, while Bonine lasts longer. Other ways to reduce motion sickness include using acupressure bands, ginger/licorice, and light snacks. There’s nothing worse than being motion sick on a cruise (okay, maybe there are some worse things that can
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has reopened four SEA Cruises to anyone 21+. The previously by-invitation-only cruises must be booked by June 30, 2026. Brand Ambassador John Heald is joining the October 12 voyage. One of Carnival Cruise Line’s hardest-to-book cruise experiences is once again open to the general public to sail, with a very
Key Aspects: Thick fog halted Noordam‘s tender operations in Nome, Alaska on Thursday, June 18 before the visit was effectively cancelled. The ship is currently sailing a 28-day itinerary from Seattle, visiting a number of ports and crossing the Arctic Circle. While in Nome, one tender boat struck an underwater object and was pulled from
