As major cruise lines are making shorter Caribbean getaways a priority (think Royal Caribbean, which created one of the world’s biggest vessels just for 3- and 4-day voyages), Sir Richard Branson’s cruise line looks to be following suit. Although no official announcement has been made, eagle-eyed passengers – or Sailors – have spotted Virgin Voyages
March 11, 2025 marks a great day for Carnival Cruise Line – their 53rd birthday! While it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the world’s most popular cruise line, that they’ve withstood a wide range of challenges is a great testament to the wonderful vacations they offer. Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, marked
The casual all-you-can-eat dining option is a popular choice among cruisers, but how should the service be handled? Some cruise lines feature individual stations with crew members serving out portions, while others are self-service with guests dishing up their own meals. Carnival Cruise Line’s Lido Marketplace buffet – a mainstay offering on every ship in
For the second time this year, a Princess Cruises’ ship joined the long list of vessels impacted by gastrointestinal outbreaks that began at the start of the winter cruising season in late 2024. Coral Princess experienced an onboard spread of the bug during her 16-night “Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean” voyage that departed Los Angeles
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, one recent Royal Caribbean passenger made a confession: She had forgotten her own suitcase in Florida’s PortMiami. In the hustle and bustle of disembarkation, it had slipped the cruiser’s mind that she had checked her carry-on bag. Usually, she only checks her big suitcase, so it was also a break
On February 26, 2025 while docked at Tortola, British Virgin Islands, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic emitted a plume of white smoke that raised concerns among local authorities. This prompted the Environmental Health Division (EHD) to conduct an evaluation of the emissions to ensure no harmful chemicals were being released. According to a statement issued by
As Spain’s Balearic Islands, which includes the popular port of Majorca, brace for an expected influx of nearly 1.8 million cruise passengers in 2025, the regional government is rolling out a set of measures specifically aimed at managing that ever-growing number. On March 7, 2025, the Balearic government, led by President Marga Prohens, decided to
With just a month to go before MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC World America, makes its grand entrance in Miami, one of Hollywood’s biggest swashbucklers is steering the excitement. Orlando Bloom, who famously held adventurous roles like Will Turner in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series and the elf-prince Legolas in “The Lord of the
If you’re cruising to Alaska, chances are pretty good that you’re embarking out of the Port of Seattle. Seattle is home to two main cruise terminals, Pier 91 and Pier 66. While you can take a quick, 30-minute car-share ride from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to either pier, if you’re driving yourself to the pier
The world’s largest cruise ship port operator has officially expanded its reach to the land of lochs and legends for the first time. On March 10, 2025, Global Ports Holdings (GPH), which already manages some of Europe’s largest ports, including Barcelona, Venice, and Lisbon, announced it is expanding its presence in Northern Europe. Inking a
Anyone who has been cruising for several years is very familiar with how the experience has changed over time. One such change involves the classic dinner experience, which more and more cruisers prefer to enjoy alone, rather than being seated with others. Some cruisers still enjoy the opportunity to meet other passengers and potentially make
Is history already repeating itself? For the second time in a relatively short time span, another Carnival guest had their suitcase go missing onboard their cruise ship. Avid cruise fans are likely already aware of the Merritt family’s saga – in which Jason Merritt’s suitcase went missing for weeks onboard Carnival Magic, only to be
