A bomb threat that was called in to PortMiami on Monday, March 3, 2025 disrupted traffic around the port for several hours. This ultimately delayed thousands of cruisers either leaving the port area or heading to start their cruise vacations. According to WSVN News, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to the port at approximately 9:15
Four new musical productions are debuting across nine ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, offering high-energy song and dance shows designed to appeal to multiple generations of cruisers. Each of the four — “Red, White, & British,” “Bring Back the 90s,” “ICONS: The Bands,” and “Ignite the Night,” highlights a genre or timeframe that
Unfortunately for one family aboard Disney Magic, what was to have been a magical cruise vacation has been cut short due to an emergency evacuation airlift. On Monday, March 3, 2025, a 9-year-old female passenger required an airlift from the ship while the vessel was on the first full day of its current sailing. The
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred shaping up to be one of Australia’s most severe storms in decades, it’s much safer (and more comfortable for all onboard) to stay out at sea and out of its path. Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line have now joined brands like P&O Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Cunard Line to
On the afternoon of Monday, March 3, 2025, a shore excursion took a turn for the worse for dozens of cruise passengers when their tour bus was hit by another bus carrying Italian students on a visit to the capital of Catalonia. At least 53 people were injured in the collision, with four – including
Seabourn Sojourn, the oldest ship in the luxury Seabourn fleet, has been sold to Mitsui Ocean Cruises and will be leaving the Carnival-owned company in May 2026. The surprise announcement comes as demand for cruises in Japan is rising tremendously, but the ship will still be sailing with Seabourn through her planned 2026 World Cruise.
With Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ship being Icon of the Seas, at 248,663 GT (it’s also the largest cruise ship in the world overall), and its smallest cruise ship being Grandeur of the Seas, at 73,817 GT, the line’s ships really run the gamut in terms of size. Each Royal Caribbean ship, though, comes with its perks,
As the gateway to the Great Lakes Region of North America, Toronto may not have the year-round sunshine that lures cruise guests to the Caribbean by the millions. Yet, this Canadian city – the largest in the nation and a stone’s throw from Niagara Falls – wrapped up a solid 2024 cruise season. The city
Roatan, which is the largest island in the Bay Islands of Honduras, is an extremely popular destination for cruisers. In 2024, it welcomed 1.7 million cruise passengers, making it the most visited cruise destination in Central America last year. Beyond its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, Roatan offers unique wildlife encounters that have become
What could be better than sailing with your favorite crew on a cruise ship? If Virgin Voyages has its say, the answer is its new-and-improved “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” group travel program. Just like the catchy name suggests, this revamped program caters to circles of friends, large groups (including big families), and those looking to
Joining in a slot pull tournament onboard a cruise can be a fun way to enjoy time in the casino, meet new friends, and just maybe hit it big. Privately organized tournaments, however, do come with a risk, and Carnival Cruise Line is advising guests to be cautious. First of all, unlike other organized games
There can be no better place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than at sea with an oceangoing getaway that will make your friends and family members at home green with envy. Carnival Cruise Line is making their St. Patrick’s celebrations even better with a new Irish-inspired menu that will be available across the entire fleet
