Retail spaces onboard cruise ships can be big money-makers for cruise lines since many guests love to return home with branded merchandise and other souvenirs from their vacation at sea. Disney Cruise Line, arguably an industry leader in sales from onboard shops, given the popularity of its iconic characters, has announced it will introduce all-new
Travelers who drive to the cruise homeport know that between traffic, unfamiliar directions, and general congestion, finding the best parking at the cruise terminal can be a challenge. Unfortunately, guests setting sail this weekend on Carnival Panorama‘s June 21, 2025 departure may have even more parking challenges than they anticipated, due to limited options at
There are regular news stories about travelers who retire to the seagoing life and spend their golden years almost entirely aboard cruise ships, but do such retirement plans come with extra benefits? One cruise couple who encountered such a retiree in recent years has been considering the option, and reached out to Carnival Cruise Line
The initial expense that comes with booking a Disney Cruise Line vacation was significantly reduced, to the tune of 50%, thanks to a new deposit rule the brand has implemented. The new required deposit for any Disney Cruise Line voyage is 10% of the base cruise fare, down from the previous 20% requirement. The updated
After years of growing congestion particularly with the upper tiers of the Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) loyalty program, first launched in 2012, Carnival Cruise Line has finally created a new program for eager guests. Coming in June 2026 will be the new Carnival Rewards program, featuring a duel-earning structure based on both on sailings
Cruisers can expect a “wave” of new experiences in 2026 as Royal Caribbean prepares to upgrade three of its most popular ships. The cruise line has announced that Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas will be “amplified” with expanded dining, entertainment, and activity options starting in spring 2026. Each ship will receive
The countdown to the launch of MSC World Asia is officially underway, as MSC Cruises’ third World-class ship has just 18 months to go before entering service in December 2026. While cruise watchers can expect the line to provide plenty of big reveals as the ship’s debut draws closer, MSC Cruises on June 18, 2025
One man couldn’t resist the call of the Alaska cruise season – and was willing to break the law to get onboard. Now, his alleged crimes are catching up to him. Enrico Ronquillo, a citizen of the Philippines who has legally been living in the US, has been indicted on charges of stealing the identity
A couple’s dream cruise to paradise suddenly took a nightmarish turn for the bizarre and the disgusting – and the duo is still reeling from their experience. Pam and Ken Jackson were just a few days into a three-week sailing to the Caribbean onboard TUI Cruises’ Marella Explorer 2 when their thus far peaceful vacation descended
For the third time this month, Virgin Voyages has had to notify booked guests just days ahead of their upcoming voyage on Valiant Lady of some important itinerary changes due to ongoing engine maintenance. In an email sent to passengers, the cruise line informed them that the upcoming June 20 voyage would no longer be
For Jewish young adults, the opportunity to visit Israel and see the land of their history and heritage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel that began on Friday, June 13, 2025, that opportunity has quickly turned frightening. Thanks to the compassionate intervention of a Mano Maritime cruise ship, Crown
Most cruise travelers understand that some unfortunate circumstances are well outside a cruise line’s control. How a cruise line reacts to those circumstances, however, can make a big difference about how happy – or unhappy – guests may be about necessary changes. One recent guest is upset at how Carnival Cruise Line appears to have
