In true Disney Cruise Line tradition, the new-build Disney Adventure has marked another construction milestone as giant-sized statues of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, all dressed up in captain’s uniforms, were hoisted onto the stern of the ship. Standing 18 feet tall and 12 feet wide, the characters were lifted by crane onto the stern and
Even though cruise ships are not designed for speed, they can still move reasonably fast for their size. The average cruise ship speed typically sits between 18 and 20 knots, with some smaller ships traveling faster. These averages translate to roughly 21 to 23 miles per hour (mph) on land. As for the top speed
The cruise industry continues to see a rush of excitement and record-breaking bookings – but cruise guests haven’t been rushing to Bermuda. The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is reporting a staggering 68.7% decrease in the number of cruise passengers that made it to the Atlantic Island in the first quarter of 2025. Specifically, 13,368 cruise
If you can pre-select your seat on an airplane, why can’t you pre-select your seat for dinner on a cruise ship? This is something that one future Carnival guest has asked Brand Ambassador John Head on his public Facebook page – as she is worried that her and her husband’s weight will prevent them from
Carnival Cruise Line had a bright idea for improving the cabins onboard Carnival Valor while she was in dry dock – and cruise fans will be glad to know that the change will soon be implemented fleet-wide. In addition to many other exciting enhancements, Carnival Valor re-entered service after about a month in dry dock
If you’re traveling on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Caribbean Sea, there’s a good chance you will visit Harvest Caye, which is a private island owned by the cruise line. Located just off the coast of Southern Belize, the island paradise offers NCL guests stunning natural beauty, relaxation, and plenty of opportunities for adventure. In This Article: Where Is Harvest Caye?Beach, Pool & RelaxationThings to Do in Harvest
After completing a 19-night transpacific repositioning voyage, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has finally arrived in Seattle for the very first time. The 90,901 gross-ton vessel arrived on the morning of June 12, 2025, the same day it will embark passengers for its first of many upcoming Alaskan cruises. Queen Elizabeth’s arrival also marks the first time
Princess Cruises is upping its game in Singapore for the 2026-27 season, adding a second ship to the homeport as it aims to boost its presence in the growing Asia cruise market. Essentially doubling its capacity, the cruise line announced it will deploy Sapphire Princess to Singapore starting in October 2026, joining Diamond Princess, which
Imagine cruising off the Greek island of Santorini and your captain locates the perfect location for viewing the sunset. As the sky turns vibrant colors, music begins playing on deck, and you sit back, relax, and let it all sink in. That’s called Endless Sunset, one of Costa Cruises’ programs offered as part of its
The scammers are at it again – and they seem to keep getting smarter and more convincing. But thankfully, one Carnival cruise guest realized that she was on the verge of falling for a scam in the nick of time and is now warning others. Her lesson was that when you call the cruise line,
For the second time this month, Virgin Voyages has had to notify booked guests just days before their June 15 Valiant Lady cruise out of Miami, Florida, of some important itinerary changes. “We have made an itinerary update to your upcoming Mayan Sol voyage, sailing on June 15, 2025,” read the email notification. “Due to
On June 11, 2025, Carnival Valor embarked passengers for the first time since finishing a fairly comprehensive dry dock on June 10. While welcoming guests in Barcelona, the vessel was dry-docked at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz, where it had been since May 10, 2025. During the dry dock, the 21-year-old Carnival Valor was upgraded
