Pier runners are a controversial topic. Some cruise guests have zero sympathy for anyone late returning to the ship, while others – maybe those who have been in that unenviable position themselves – are a bit more understanding. There is always speculation about exactly why someone might be late back to the ship, and there
Cruisers are no strangers to cancellations, they are bound to happen every now and then. A port might be too windy to dock at, there might be a change to itineraries, and excursions could get cancelled for many reasons. Cruise lines do their best to notify passengers of these changes, but sometimes, things fall through
When cruise guests book a sailing, it’s often because they want to experience a specific itinerary – so it’s understandably disappointing when that itinerary changes. However, a change in port availability has led to a revised itinerary for the upcoming November 10, 2025, sailing for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway – which has left one
Nothing goes better with a movie night than crisp and tasty popcorn, whether you like air-popped, slightly salty, or extra buttery kernels. But just what price would you put on those kernels? For Carnival cruise guests, the cost is a hefty one. The fresh-popped snack is offered during most Dive-In Movie showtimes at the Seaside
Online check-in has considerably sped up embarkation day processes. But when technology fails, so does the speed. Unfortunately, that’s what took place on May 12, 2025, when up to 4,000 passengers boarding Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream faced significant boarding delays. A technical issue affecting online check-in for the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sailing meant that all guests had
Does the embarkation port for a cruise vacation count as someplace guests can explore before their cruise sets sail? With the chaos that first day can be, not all guests may want to leave the ship after boarding, but it isn’t explicitly forbidden. The question comes from a guest who reached out to John Heald,
Cruise guests love to visit a brand new destination, not only because it offers something different to explore and enjoy, but for the pomp and circumstance of inaugural calls and all their fanfare. When Carnival Cruise Line officially opens Celebration Key this summer, passengers aboard the very first sailing to visit the private destination on
A cruise can be a great way to celebrate all sorts of occasions, from graduations, weddings, and birthdays to a new job, a special anniversary, or a honeymoon. Cruise lines often help with celebrations through decorations or gifts, but not all celebrations can be accommodated. This has been made very clear to one guest booked
Carnival Miracle may be celebrating her twenty-first year in service, but she doesn’t look a day older than a brand new ship now that she’s fresh from her dry dock at the Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. Now, the ship is sporting new updates and features guests have wanted for years. Gary Blair, Carnival Miracle’s
Cruise guests often choose their vacations based on port destinations and overall itineraries, and a port cancellation can be a disappointment – especially when cruises are often booked months in advance. Guests booked on select upcoming Royal Caribbean sailings will have that disappointment, however. The cruise line is now continuing to cancel visits to its
Even after more than a decade, few in the cruise community will ever forget the infamous “poop cruise” onboard Carnival Triumph – although the more than 4,000 passengers and crew members onboard likely wish that they could. But this summer, cruise fans will get to go back in time to revisit the chaotic voyage as
We sure had a busy week of cruise news, so we’re here to ensure you’re fully updated, including stories from many of the major cruise lines and destinations. Some highlights are a pizza petition being started by a Carnival guest, soda being removed from Princess packages, and even taxes being a hot topic for passengers.
