One way to mix surprises and vacations together is by going on a mystery cruise. Yes — there are cruises you can go on without knowing the full itinerary! While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it provides a truly unique opportunity to give trust fully to the crew in making decisions on
Tensions surfaced in Gibraltar when several passenger-filled cruise ships sailed in the same waters as a nuclear submarine as it was surfacing near the gateway to the Mediterranean’s port. As Saga Cruises’ 1,000-guest Spirit of Adventure was heading to the port during a 22-night voyage, and Celebrity Cruises’ 2,910-passenger Celebrity Apex sailed nearby on its route to Palma de Mallorca,
The huge popularity of Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel class ships has eager cruisers excited about the next forthcoming ship in the class, Excel #4, scheduled to set sail in spring 2027. While the vessel’s debut is still two years away, hopes are already growing for what the ship will deliver, including how she might be
MSC Cruises is bringing more high-powered entertainment to its mega-ship MSC Virtuosa in the summer of 2025, offering new musical productions, including “Dirty Dancing: In Concert,” a show that will debut on the line’s newest ship, MSC World America, in April 2025. MSC World America will begin sailing from PortMiami in April 2023. MSC Cruises’
While it’s not uncommon for cruise lines to tweak itineraries as embarkation day approaches, what is a bit unusual is for a dozen sailings to be modified across multiple ships to remove one specific port of call. Indeed, Celebrity Cruises has removed Labadee, Haiti, from 10 sailings that will be operated by Celebrity Apex and
There is nothing better than finally booking a cruise — especially your first one! When planning everything out, cruise lines often offer to help with transportation — including providing shuttles to ports and even helping with booking airfare. This typically gives passengers peace of mind as they are working directly with the companies to ensure
While Carnival Spirit may be looking fine and refreshed after her month-long dry dock, guests onboard the first post-update sailing have discovered a salty problem – saltwater. The ship is still having some maintenance completed and for the moment, there is no filtered drinking water available and even taps in guests’ staterooms are saltwater. Word
There are many different types of cruises you could choose to take, beyond just the classic Caribbean or Mediterranean ocean cruise with a major brand like Carnival Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean. One such popular alternative is a scenic cruise. Scenic cruises prioritize — what else? — the scenery. Rather than putting the entire focus on just getting from port to port, this type
Once in a blue moon, a maritime milestone captivates cruise fans, and on March 15, 2025, the stars aligned for just such an event. Just two days after receiving its first Prima Plus class vessel, Norwegian Aqua, from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, Norwegian Cruise Line’s second Prima Plus class vessel completed her float out. The 156,300-gross-ton Norwegian Luna’s big event
With the ever-increasing presence of technology in our lives every day, it’s more and more important to be sure devices are charged and ready for action. But what about onboard cruise ships? One guest has found Carnival cruise ships lacking when it comes to being able to recharge. They reached out to John Heald, Carnival
Some New England destinations embrace the revenue that even a small cruise-tourism presence can provide, but in Belfast, Maine, a city of just 7,000 people, the City Council has adopted a law to keep virtually all cruise ships out of its harbor. Under a city ordinance approved on March 18, 2025, no cruise ship that
The tides have changed for passengers waving goodbye during a Disney Cruise Line Sail Away Celebration. The cruise line has updated its policy on its Vacation Protection Plan, and now, only guests with a US address can shield their cruise investment under its travel insurance package. This means no more Vacation Protection Plans for new
