Out with the old and in with the new! Carnival Cruise Line just relaunched two rebranded ships in Australia, bringing a renewed energy and excitement to cruise lovers while doubling the cruise line’s offerings Down Under. Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter were reintroduced as the cruise line’s newest members of its fleet, complete with Carnival Cruise Line livery and
Ah, dress codes. We had them in school, and we still have them on cruises. However, cruise dress codes are in place for a reason. You do not want to see someone’s feet (or worse!) when you are trying to enjoy a meal. One cruiser unfortunately did experience some discomfort on their recent Carnival cruise
They say the early bird gets the worm, but guests who booked well in advance for a cruise got bad news for voyages departing from Galveston, Texas, between late 2026 and early 2027. Princess Cruises announced it would remove its 141,000-gross-ton Majestic Princess from the homeport, beginning with cruises scheduled in November 2026. In the announcement, the cruise
Sir Richard Branson loves to celebrate, and his cruise ships show it. Whether it’s partying with his guests during Scarlet Night or surprising them with free cruises, Branson is having fun operating the cruise newcomer that features adult-only voyages and an anti-cruise cruise environment. Now he has another reason to celebrate: Passengers absolutely love Virgin Voyages. The
The newest luxury liner to be joining the world’s ever-expanding fleet of cruise ships just received her backbone today. Regent Seven Seas’ future Seven Seas Prestige had her keel laid near Venice, Italy, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera. Holding a ceremony for the keel laying, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Chief Luxury
Let the final countdown to the debut of MSC Cruises’ biggest ship to date begin! On March 27, 2025, the 215,863-gross-ton MSC World America was officially handed over to MSC Cruises from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. What comes next will be a parade of firsts for the vessel. The delivery ceremony took place in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Bliss aren’t getting the full Mexican Riviera experience they had hoped for, due to the ship developing technical difficulties during her current sailing. The Norwegian Cruise Line ship is sailing a 7-night voyage but was forced to ditch a port call and head directly back to her Los Angeles homeport after
In a recent flurry of online discussions, Carnival Cruise Line guests feared their beloved coffee to-go was being tossed by the cruise line. A post circulating on social media suggested that Carnival is planning to eliminate to-go coffee cups in favor of mandatory sit-down consumption at its JavaBlue Café aboard its ships. In a panicked
On March 26, 2025, Princess Cruises announced a diverse range of itineraries for the winter 2026-2027 season in Southeast Asia. This is the second time the cruise line has extended its schedule in the region, having been originally extended from fall of 2025 through winter of 2026. The only ship that sails for Princess Cruises
Have you ever felt a chill down your spine while cruising the open seas or thought you glimpsed a shadow flitting through your stateroom? You’re not alone. Recently, a Carnival Cruise Line guest reached out to its Brand Ambassador, John Heald, asking if he or the cruise line have any stories to share about onboard hauntings.
Already known for featuring an array of live entertainment to keep the fun in its Fun Ships, Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will feature even more shows in 2025. The Carnival LIVE Spotlight Series is getting expanded to showcase even more singers, including many recognizable faces and voices from popular reality TV shows like
Even ultra-luxury cruise lines are susceptible to the dreaded norovirus, the bug that causes gastrointestinal illness and has plagued multiple cruise ships in recent months. This time it’s Seabourn’s Seabourn Encore, an Odyssey-class ship that launched in 2016 and carries 600 guests and 450 crew members. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
