Lately, Carnival Cruise Line has been tweaking upcoming sailings from now through 2027 – and the world’s largest cruise company has just announced two more changes for voyages in March of 2025. This time, the altered itineraries will impact guests preparing to embark on Carnival Legend and Carnival Valor – with the first of the
Embarkation for Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas will be handled a bit differently than expected on Thursday, March 13, 2025. This is because the Vision-class flagship will be delayed in her return to her homeport – the Port of Baltimore – which also pushes back disembarkation for the up to 2,514 guests onboard for
The Dominican Republic is one of the countries in the Caribbean welcoming the rise of cruise tourism with open arms — and newer ports. In March, 2025, construction began on a new cruise ship terminal at the Port of Barahona — a project that will allow cruise ships to dock in the area for the
Guests sailing on select Royal Caribbean voyages from PortMiami are receiving letters offering free airport transfers on debarkation day. While this does not apply to embarking guests, it can help ensure smoother traffic and fewer backups on the busiest homeport days. Two ships have so far offered this amazing deal to guests: Icon of the
If you’re going to debut a hip, vibrant, entertainment-filled new cruise ship in New York City, you better be sure it’s nothing short of spectacular. Virgin Voyages is answering that call when it introduces the world to its new Brilliant Lady in New York City this September, equipped with an entertainment lineup designed to dazzle guests as if they
That’s a wrap for P&O Cruises Australia. After bidding farewell to its beloved Pacific Explorer last month, the vessel will soon become a member of Resorts World Cruises’ Asian fleet – the cruise line is closing its chapter on its final two ships. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a happy ending for the 2,600-passenger, 108,865-gross-ton Pacific Encounter, which was poised to embark
A glass of wine can be a smooth and flavorful accompaniment to dinner, and many cruisers enjoy bringing bottles of their own favorite vintages onboard. But are cruise line limits too strict? One Carnival guest recently shared their frustrations over the cruise line’s one-bottle-per-guest policy. The unhappy guest reached out to Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand
Oceania Cruises is putting a new spin on a traditional world cruise itinerary in 2027, offering a standard 180-day exploration but adding an even longer option, a 244-day Epic Global Adventure cruise — the longest ever operated by the upmarket line, as well as a shorter, 127-day Continental Explorer segment. The cruises will be held
Cruising as a kid is easy – as your parents or guardians are in charge of planning, paying, and tipping. Sailing as an adult, however, is a whole different ball game – especially when it’s your first time. One 22-year-old who is preparing to embark on her first Carnival cruise since reaching the legal drinking
While there is no shortage of dining venues onboard Carnival’s cruise ships, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the crowds and enjoy a meal in the peace and quiet of your cruise cabin. One of the benefits of cruising with Carnival Cruise Line is that you can bring snacks or meals from the
Could you imagine booking a cruise to celebrate your birthday — only to realize that it is a dedicated spring break party cruise filled with college students? This was the unfortunate reality for one cruise goer who is currently on a 4-night round-trip, departing from Fort Lauderdale on March 10 to Key West and Nassau,
Royal Caribbean has released new cruise itineraries in Asia with spectacular options onboard Spectrum of the Seas in 2026 and 2027. With voyages from 2-9 nights, guests will appreciate more diverse ports of call along with longer and more immersive stays that really give travelers a chance to explore the best of Asia. Sailings will
