On April 25, 2025, the 3,560-passenger Regal Princess began an emergency dry dock due to engine failure at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Initially, the ship was set to disembark a 24-night sailing on April 28, but passengers on that cruise were informed back in January that the itinerary had to be shortened by
Yet another cruise ship has been brutalized by high winds, causing mooring lines to snap and a dangerous gangway collapse. The incident occurred aboard Holland America Line’s Westerdam on Friday, May 30, 2025, while the ship was visiting Ketchikan as part of a 7-night Alaska Explorer itinerary. Guests onboard the ship shared their experiences and
As Carnival Cruise Line has begun placing “Have Fun. Be Safe” guideline letters in guest staterooms to remind guests about key points of the expected code of conduct, some guests have noted a confusing restriction. The letter specifically notes that handheld fans are now prohibited in certain venues. “For safety reasons, handheld fans are not
As excitement builds for the debut of the Celebrity Xcel in November 2025, Celebrity Cruises is adding more energy to the frenzy by announcing its next President’s Cruise will take place on the new Edge Class ship. The annual specialty cruise will sail the Mediterranean from September 13 to 21, 2026, aboard the 141,420-gross-ton, 3,260-passenger Celebrity
Cruising is generally seen as a pretty affordable way to travel, where you get a lot for what you pay, but if you can still get an even better deal on your next cruise, why wouldn’t you? There are some simple — and sometimes unexpected — ways you can go about getting a good price
Planning a cruise months or even years in advance is second nature to loyal cruise passengers. But many looking ahead to 2026 cruises with Carnival Cruise Line have been met with a confusing surprise. When attempting to book reservations at popular specialty dining options like the Chef’s Table, the steakhouse, or the Seuss at Sea
Confident in the allure of Northern Europe destinations, Holland America Line will expand its presence in the region by deploying three, rather than its usual two, cruise ships for the 2027 summer season. With a wide array of itinerary options visiting ports in the British Isles, the Baltics, Scandinavia, Iceland, and Greenland, the premium line,
Carnival cruisers are very familiar with the Sail & Sign card, the personal card that serves as one’s room key, onboard identification, and personal charge card during the voyage. Recent rumors have spread the word that Carnival Cruise Line will soon eliminate cash completely from its ships, but the cruise line’s official Brand Ambassador, John
Here we go again! Another Royal Caribbean sailing – this time for the 3,807-guest Adventure of the Seas – has been overbooked. The sailing in question is a 6-night Western Caribbean cruise to Labadee, Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas. It will embark from Port Canaveral, Florida, on June 7, 2025. As
If you are sailing on Carnival Conquest or Carnival Celebration in 2025, 2026, and even 2027, it is time to double-check to see if your cruise has changed. In a communication sent to booked guests on May 29, 2025, Carnival Cruise Line said, “We have made adjustments to the itineraries for the following cruises, which include yours.”
One of the best perks of luxury cruising is having free room service, any time of day. Slept in and missed breakfast? Just call room service. Hungry after a long afternoon excursion? Pick up the phone. Need a late-night snack? It’s a cinch. But that has changed for cruisers staying in a Britannia stateroom on
One of the oldest cruise lines in the world is going to explore a host of new destinations in the coming years, giving its passengers a chance to visit smaller cruise ports during a just-announced new season. Cunard, which operates four ships all with British Royal Family monikers and has been in operation since 1840,
