Here we go again! On May 18, 2025, the 3,080 passenger Crown Princess experienced a delayed embarkation due to a suspected norovirus outbreak. Details on how many guests were affected by the illness are still unknown, but it was enough to warrant a delay to allow for a deep cleaning of the ship before its
Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, won’t be passing a strict range of cruise ship limits after the most recent petition has failed to gather enough signatures to move to the next legislative step. According to KTOO, the petition was required to gather 2,720 signatures from qualified Juneau voters by the deadline of May 19, 2025, but
Carnival Cruise Line is notoriously family-friendly, but passengers were recently alerted to a change that will transform one voyage into an adults-only journey. Guests booked on Carnival Magic’s November 1, 2025, sailing received notice that the voyage will now be a Casino Event cruise, part of its Carnival Players Club program. Carnival Cruise Line’s Players Club is a casino
Traveling with mobility challenges can be difficult, but cruise lines do make every attempt to ensure all guests are welcome and accommodated as much as reasonably possible. But what is and isn’t possible? One Carnival Cruise Line guest has reached out to John Heald, the line’s official brand ambassador who handles hundreds of requests, questions,
It takes a lot of planning to get ready for a 35-day cruise vacation, so when that voyage gets cancelled it’s a huge disappointment. That is the case for a few thousand would-be cruisers who were notified by P&O Cruises that their 2027 trip is off. The cruise line’s 3,200-guest Ventura was due to depart
Norovirus and other gastrointestinal bugs have plagued the cruise industry for several months, and the latest outbreak is impacting a Costa Cruises’ ship in Europe. The 3,780-guest Costa Favolosa underwent a massive deep cleaning during her scheduled port call at Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, on May 18, 2025, following a letter to guests from the ship’s
A simple miscommunication resulted in a couple being charged $800 for a shore excursion they never even participated in. In January of 2025, a cruise guest, named Gabriele, and their partner embarked on a Holland America Line sailing to Baja California (Mexico). As part of their voyage, they hoped to partake in a popular whale
Toilets may not be a completely polite issue for common discussion, but they’re becoming more and more of a top topic for Carnival cruisers. Despite the cruise line’s recent admonition against flushing wet wipes, some travelers continue to believe Carnival is being deliberately deceptive about why these items aren’t actually flushable. One disgruntled guest, convinced
It’s never pleasant to hear of the rare instances when a guest or crew member passes away at sea, but the news just feels so much worse when the deceased is a young child. But unfortunately, this tragedy unfolded onboard Costa Cruises’ Costa Toscana, when a two-year-old boy tragically passed away during a 7-night Western
The all-you-can-eat buffet is a staple venue aboard many large cruise ships, but do the dishes match up with guests’ appetites and serving preferences? Some guests might prefer a one-and-done trip with a larger plate, while others are more inclined to nibble and might return to the serving lines several times to sample different treats.
With the summer cruising season beginning soon, Carnival Cruise Line is expecting its busiest season to date. During this time, its ships will make 1,200 stops at 100 destinations. The cruise line is gearing up for the busy season with impressive stats and, of course, the much-anticipated opening of its new private destination, Celebration Key.
Royal Caribbean’s next mega ship has officially hit the water for testing. Star of the Seas, the second vessel in the cruise line’s new Icon Class, began sea trials this week after departing the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland on May 19, 2025. The trials mark one of the final milestones before the ship’s debut
