The world’s only active ocean liner, the Carnival-owned Queen Mary 2, is going to offer a once-in-a-lifetime perspective for one of the most historic moments in US history, the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The ship will join a landmark event in the Port of New York and New Jersey in partnership with
For the first time, Oceania Cruises will deploy its 1,250-guest Riviera to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific for seasonal sailings beginning in November 2025. Oceania Cruises, a boutique luxury line operated by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, is widely known as a foodie cruise brand. The itineraries Down Under will strongly reflect its reputation
Many cruisers enjoy adult beverages on vacation, whether it’s a sailaway glass of champagne, a morning mimosa, a poolside afternoon margarita, a pre-dinner cocktail, or an evening nightcap. To help travelers budget and enjoy their favorite drinks without worry, many cruise lines offer all-inclusive drink packages for a per-day price. But what about when not
Anyone cruising with large ships is certainly familiar with dreaded wait times at elevators, especially on disembarkation day when guests are all leaving within a hectic couple of hours. One passenger wondered why ships don’t utilize escalators to help speed up the process and reached out to Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald. “Why are
All that glitters is gold, right? Well, for Carnival Cruise Line Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) Club Members, the status to aspire to is Diamond! These top tier members already benefit from numerous exclusive perks, but Carnival has just added a refreshed lunch menu that is only accessible at Diamond status. Brand ambassador John Heald
Cruise ships are famous for their round-the-clock food options, buffets, and gourmet dinners, but what is it exactly that passengers love the most? That’s the question Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, asked recently on his popular social media page. More specifically, guests were allowed to pick their favorite specialty restaurant aboard the cruise line’s
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam has been having rough seas recently in more ways than one. On the current sailing, trouble with the mooring lines amid rough swells caused the ship to skip her anticipated visit to Port Limon, Costa Rica, and spend a day at sea instead. The ship was attempting to dock as planned
Denim jeans are so popular that research shows the market is expected to reach $128.7 billion annually by 2028, according to Euromonitor International. Popular? Yes. But some cruise passengers are angry that the clothing item is becoming all too common on formal nights. “NO WAY is denim of any color a formal material,” a Carnival Spirit
A back-to-back sailing is a bucket list adventure for many cruisers, but how exactly does one manage the minutia of such a double (or triple, or quadruple) cruise? One eager guest reached out to Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, about their upcoming back-to-back cruise with questions about how the luggage arrangements are handled.
Looks like the capital of the Bahamas is going to shatter its passenger records again this year if Nassau Cruise Port keeps up its pace. After welcoming 5.5 million cruise guests in 2024, the port saw its biggest passenger day on record on March 11, 2025. A whopping 30,538 passengers descended upon the island in the Caribbean via
Nearly one year ago, MSC Cruises’ MSC Armonia and the approximately 1,500 passengers onboard were detained in Barcelona, Spain, after visa discrepancies were discovered for 69 Bolivian guests. The passengers in question were denied disembarking in Barcelona on April 2, 2024, after it was discovered that they did not have valid visas – which led
The Walt Disney Company is famous for making dreams a reality, and now the dream of bringing Disney Destiny to life is one step closer to coming true. The upcoming Disney Cruise Ship, which is expected to enter service at the end of this year, has been under construction in Germany’s Meyer Werft shipyard since
