A cruise around the coast of Spain turned into a tragedy when a passenger was simply trying to enjoy their lunch. On April 10, 2025, an 83-year-old passenger onboard an unspecified luxury cruise line became unresponsive while eating. The vessel was only a few miles off the Port of Cadiz Bay when the incident occurred,
The Haven is Norwegian Cruise Line’s version of the ever-popular, luxury, VIP ship-within-a-ship concept: a place where cruisers can pay extra and enjoy more amenities and less-crowded spaces away from the hubbub of the greater ship. Over recent years, more and more cruise lines have been introducing such spaces. However, as mentioned, sailing in a
It’s not unusual for a cruise ship’s debarkation day to be confusing and even frustrating, especially for guests who have flights to catch or who are just eager to be on their way home. When there are delays, separated parties, a lack of communication, and other issues, however, even typical frustrations can boil over and
Passengers sailing to Carnival Cruise Line’s new Celebration Key won’t have to carry a wallet. The destination will be the first private resort of the cruise line to use its cashless payment system, Sail & Sign, beginning July 19, 2025. Guests sailing to the brand-new destination will be able to use their Sail & Sign cards at
Princess Cruises is expanding its 2026 roster of solar eclipse-focused voyages with the addition of a third sailing that will celebrate the celestial event off the coast of Spain. The 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess will join the line’s Sky Princess and Sun Princess in offering a bucket-list experience — watching a total solar eclipse from the
Pier runners are a controversial topic. Some cruise guests have zero sympathy for anyone late returning to the ship, while others – maybe those who have been in that unenviable position themselves – are a bit more understanding. There is always speculation about exactly why someone might be late back to the ship, and there
Cruisers are no strangers to cancellations, they are bound to happen every now and then. A port might be too windy to dock at, there might be a change to itineraries, and excursions could get cancelled for many reasons. Cruise lines do their best to notify passengers of these changes, but sometimes, things fall through
When cruise guests book a sailing, it’s often because they want to experience a specific itinerary – so it’s understandably disappointing when that itinerary changes. However, a change in port availability has led to a revised itinerary for the upcoming November 10, 2025, sailing for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway – which has left one
Nothing goes better with a movie night than crisp and tasty popcorn, whether you like air-popped, slightly salty, or extra buttery kernels. But just what price would you put on those kernels? For Carnival cruise guests, the cost is a hefty one. The fresh-popped snack is offered during most Dive-In Movie showtimes at the Seaside
Online check-in has considerably sped up embarkation day processes. But when technology fails, so does the speed. Unfortunately, that’s what took place on May 12, 2025, when up to 4,000 passengers boarding Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream faced significant boarding delays. A technical issue affecting online check-in for the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sailing meant that all guests had
Does the embarkation port for a cruise vacation count as someplace guests can explore before their cruise sets sail? With the chaos that first day can be, not all guests may want to leave the ship after boarding, but it isn’t explicitly forbidden. The question comes from a guest who reached out to John Heald,
Cruise guests love to visit a brand new destination, not only because it offers something different to explore and enjoy, but for the pomp and circumstance of inaugural calls and all their fanfare. When Carnival Cruise Line officially opens Celebration Key this summer, passengers aboard the very first sailing to visit the private destination on
