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
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean is continuing to cancel all calls to Labadee, Haiti, at least through October 2025. More than 20 sailings across five ships have confirmed itinerary changes, removing Labadee visits. Haiti remains under a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory from the US Department of State due to violence and crime. Guests booked
Key Aspects: Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revamped its “elegant casual” evening dress code to be more relaxed, with the new guidelines coming into effect on August 1, 2025. Thanks to the change, passengers can now wear refined denim and dress sneakers, which previously wasn’t allowed. Some fans of the luxury cruise line are worried
Key Aspects: Celebration Key visitors have noted an abundance of bees, which can be a problem for those with phobias or allergies. Carnival Cruise Line is taking mitigation steps to reduce the bee population near public areas so guests are not alarmed. First aid stations are equipped with allergy medications and guests can also purchase
Key Aspects: Following a controversial post, Carnival cruise fans are once again debating when and if saving seats for shows onboard is appropriate. One side of the argument thinks that it’s okay to save seats under certain circumstances, but others say that the practice should never be allowed. Notably, Carnival does not permit seat saving
Key Aspects: Pride of America left more than 300 individuals behind at her emergency departure from Hilo due to tsunami evacuation measures. The ship will return to Hilo Harbor once a required safety assessment is complete and the harbor has reopened. No itinerary changes have yet been confirmed, but the ship will be unable to
Key Aspects: A massive earthquake in Russia has caused tsunami warnings as far away as Hawaii, where the first wave is expected to hit in a matter of hours. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America departed from Hilo early to get to the safety of the open ocean, leaving some passengers behind. Based on cruise
Key Aspects: An 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia has triggered tsunami warnings and advisories throughout the Pacific sailing region from Alaska to Antarctica. Aftershocks may extend warnings and advisories for several hours or days as geologic activity continues. Cruise lines will make itinerary and port visit adjustments as needed to keep ships, crew, and guests
A transatlantic cruise is simply a cruise that crosses the Atlantic Ocean. Rather than sailing around a small region of the world — like the Caribbean or New England — a transatlantic voyage typically takes you, one-way, between Europe and the Caribbean or the Eastern portion of the United States. Here’s how to decide if
Key Aspects: Guests visiting Celebration Key on October 4, 2025 have had Pearl Cove Beach Club rentals cancelled and refunded. Carnival Cruise Line has explained the cancellations as due to a private event, but without any further details. The Pearl Cove Beach Club is the adults-only private area and requires extra fee access passes for
Key Aspects: In the first half of 2025, 5.6 million cruise passengers called at Mexican ports. The arrivals hike translates to an 8.4% spike. Cozumel alone welcomed 2.4 million cruise guests. Mexico tourism officials are looking back on the first half of 2025 with glowing pride, thanks to cruise arrival numbers showing a big increase
