Key Aspects: The stepped road between the Port of Fira and the clifftop community has been closed following a private wall collapse on July 27. All cruise ships must now embark and debark all guests on organized shore tours from the ferry port of Athinios rather than Fira. Santorini’s famous cable car remains operational, but
Key Aspects: Celebrity Cruises is clarifying an earlier communication informing guests of an increase in gratuity rates. The cruise line clarified that the extra charges would only apply to reservations booked on or after July 29, 2026. Guests who booked before the change went into effect will have the option to pay gratuities at the
Key Aspects: A massive leak aboard Allure of the Seas flooded a guest’s cabin during an Eastern Caribbean sailing. A video of the incident was shared on social media, prompting shocked reactions. The ship’s itinerary did not appear to be impacted and an affected guest was offered 50% off their next cruise as compensation. A
Key Aspects: Celebrity Cruises has increased gratuity rates beginning Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The increase is $1.50 per person, per day across all stateroom types, from inside cabins to The Retreat. Guests are frustrated at the last-second timing of the notification and overall rate increases. Guests booked on upcoming sailings across the Celebrity Cruises fleet
Key Aspects: A Georgia man was arrested in Port Canaveral Monday after allegedly assaulting children aboard a Carnival ship. The man supposedly struck children who were playing tag in the halls of the ship. He was subsequently brought up on charges of felony child abuse and simple assault. A 44-year-old man was arrested in Port
Key Aspects: Crew members are performing important maintenance on Oasis of the Seas’ plumbing system. While the repairs are completed, the toilets onboard will be unusable. Work is being completed in two-hour increments, with the majority of the maintenance being finished while the ship is docked in Nassau. If the up to 5,602 guests currently
Key Aspects: Popular cruise director Todd Evans has announced his departure from Carnival Cruise Line after 16 years. Evans was scheduled to arrive on Carnival Sunshine for a new contract in October, but that assignment has been removed. No reason for the departure has been confirmed, but Evans intends to continue an entertainment career. There
Key Aspects: Carnival has added customizable nacho bowls as a late afternoon snack option from BlueIguana Cantina. The new complimentary snack is now available on six ships and is being rolled out fleetwide. Nacho bowls join an impressive lineup of Carnival snack and complimentary dining options already onboard. There are many snack options available on
Key Aspects: Hours after departing from Port Canaveral, Disney Wish returned to its homeport to disembark a guest in crisis. Another guest, who experienced cardiac symptoms, had to be rescued by the US Coast Guard the following day. The Disney ship was forced to skip its visit to Nassau on July 28, but is still
Key Aspects: Legend of the Seas launched in July 2026. It is one of the largest cruise ships in the world and part of the Icon Class. The ship has more than 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges across eight neighborhoods, plus seven pools and nearly 30 types of cabins and suites. Royal Caribbean brings larger-than-life adventures to avid cruisers yet again, with another
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has announced six new sailings for its first-ever Scandinavia and Baltics season. The 110,000 gross-ton Valiant Lady will sail from Amsterdam, a new homeport for the cruise line. The cruise line is also expanding its popular Summer Season Pass to include the new itineraries. Virgin Voyages is heading north with six
Key Aspects: Grandeur of the Seas will no longer visit Bonaire during the ship’s January 23, 2027 sailing from Colon, Panama. No explanation has been given for the port cancellation other than general itinerary refinement and updates. A visit to Santa Marta, Colombia has been added to the itinerary and offers a rare opportunity for
