Key Aspects: MSC Magnifica will sail MSC Cruises’ world voyage in 2028. The 115-night cruise will call at 40-plus ports in 29 countries. New port destinations and multiple overnights in port are featured. Imagine walking among the famous Moai statues on Easter Island or exploring the archaeological sites of Arica, Chile, also called the City
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean sells a $100,000 Royal Chalice onboard its Icon-class ships. The purchase also comes with an automatic lifetime Deluxe Beverage Package. A crafty cruiser 3D printed a much more affordable replica of the famous Royal Bling cup. If you had a spare $100,000 laying around, what would you do with it? For
Key Aspects: At least three sailings for Freedom of the Seas have been cancelled for the second half of 2026. Royal Caribbean explained that the cancellations were related to a redeployment. Impacted guests were given three options to move or cancel their reservation. Thousands of Royal Caribbean guests received emails with some of the worst
Key Aspects: Just five months after opening, Carnival’s Celebration Key welcomed its one-millionth guest. The guest and his family received a special complimentary package to mark the occasion. An expansion that could double the number of calls to Celebration Key is set to open in 2026. On July 19, 2025, Carnival Vista brought 4,800 guests
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises is swapping out two port calls on a 2026 Caribbean cruise. Regal Princess will visit Puerto Rico and St. Maarten rather than Amber Cove and Grand Turk on her August 1, 2026 cruise. The cruise line attributes the change to enhancing the guest experience. Guests booked to sail on a 2026
Key Aspects: The former Costa Magica, which once sailed under Carnival’s Costa Cruises brand, has a new owner. She has been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises to expand cruising out of Tianjin, China. The vessel will likely undergo quite a bit of repairs and refurbishments before debuting to Chinese clientele in summer of 2026.
Key Aspects: Carnival Horizon continues to sail slowly and her visit to Grand Cayman has been cancelled to compensate. Repairs are underway, but it is not possible to maintain the original itinerary for the 6-night cruise. There is no confirmation about any additional sailings or if more adjustments may still be necessary. After returning to
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean is introducing a Duckie-Go-Round carousel onboard Legend of the Seas. The whimsical duck-themed ride is a nod to the popular cruising ducks phenomenon that guests love. Each duck has a quirky, different theme and personality linked to the onboard fun the ship offers. The cruising ducks phenomenon continues to fly far
Key Aspects: Queen Mary 2 has docked in Bremerhaven instead of Hamburg to facilitate propulsion repairs. The next sailing, a 2-night cruise returning to Southampton, has been cancelled. There is no word yet on whether her upcoming transatlantic cruise will be adjusted or cancelled. While enjoying a Northern Lights itinerary, Queen Mary 2 has now
Key Aspects Biscayne Boulevard will have detours and road restrictions in place from August 1 to 4, 2025. Several Carnival Cruise Line ships are due to depart during the roadwork schedule. Booked guests are advised to leave extra time for potential traffic delays. Arriving in a timely manner at a cruise departure port is the
Key Aspects: The US government has reissued a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Travel Advisory for the chilly continent of Antarctica. The reasoning behind the advisory is that Antarctica is prone to hazards caused by extreme and unpredictable weather, which is worsening with global warming. Cruising to Antarctica is still safe, especially when sailing with
Key Aspects: Norwegian Pearl will visit Norfolk, Virginia, as a port of call on 20 cruises from April through August 2027. The port visit will be part of Bermuda itineraries, but offers a rare extra port for guests to enjoy. Growing interest in Norfolk ensures more opportunities for eager guests as the cruise port completes
