On July 16, 2025, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an official report of the 18th outbreak to happen on a cruise ship this year. Navigator of the Seas disembarked guests on July 11, which is the same day the crew sent the report of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak to the
The Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey, is a popular port for East Coast cruises headed out to the Bahamas, Bermuda, New England or Canada. It’s easily accessible for those who live in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, and arguably easier to drive to than the Manhattan NYC cruise port. Myriad cruise
If you’ve ever wondered how a Holland America Line cruise ship really operates, you’ve got to look past the public spaces and staterooms and explore the inner workings of the vessel. That opportunity is once again a reality, since the cruise line has resumed offering its behind-the-scenes ship tours. These insider peeks at places most
Eight months after a devastating earthquake crippled much of the infrastructure in the South Pacific destination of Vanuatu, local officials are heralding the return of cruise tourism. Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Adventure will be the first cruise ship with regularly scheduled port calls to visit Vanuatu’s Port Vila. Her first call is set for August
Carnival Cruise Line is pulling back the curtain on its 2027-28 deployments, and the first announcement reveals a plan to boost capacity in New Orleans. The cruise line will continue to homeport two ships year-round in the Big Easy, but starting in May 2027 the 3,646-guest Carnival Dream will replace the 2,980-guest Carnival Valor, boosting
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud might be having a bigger negative impact on marine ecosystems than many realized. An experienced diver named Tim Yeo has accused the expedition ship of damaging the coral reef in Alor, Indonesia, with the anchors used by its zodiacs during her visit on July 11, 2025. Yeo,
A “new era” of nighttime entertainment will debut this fall when Princess Cruises introduces the world to Star Princess, its second new Sphere-class ship. The 4,300-passenger vessel is set to debut October 4, 2025, with a slate of new productions designed for various venues onboard, including two original theatrical shows in the Princess Arena, a classical
Let there be light, in this case a brighter, animated light on the crown-and-anchor logo aboard Royal Caribbean’s soon-to-debut Star of the Seas. Images of the new-build, second in the line’s Icon class, were captured at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland where the mega-ship is undergoing final touches before her launch in four weeks.
Carnival Cruise Line is giving its loyalty cruisers plenty of time to prepare for its much-publicized shift in its VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) loyalty program. But that doesn’t mean loyalty members haven’t been upset. Now, President Christine Duffy is addressing the changes directly to try to ease the building tension that has resulted in
True to its Southern California vibe, the city of Avalon on Catalina Island has historically taken a laid-back approach to cruise ship visits, allowing ships to call without firm anchorage agreements in place. However, that practice is slated to change as the city is negotiating official, long-term pacts with three major cruise lines — Disney
Early risers on select Carnival Cruise Line ships now have a new way to get their morning caffeine fix… without the wait. The cruise line has launched a mobile ordering feature on its Hub app that lets guests order select coffees to go, with pickup at designated bars like Vista Bar. The feature means to ease
Royal Caribbean announced its highly anticipated upcoming exclusive destination on Costa Maya, Mexico, in October of 2024. Only one thing stood in the way. The deal to purchase the Port of Mahahual and the surrounding land just needed to be formally completed. But finally, the money has been transferred, all the papers have been signed,
