Passengers expecting to hit the beach when visiting the coastal town of Split, Croatia, on a warm-weather cruise will need to think twice about what they wear before stepping off the ship. A local order has introduced fines up to €150 (approximately $162) that will punish guests for the clothes on their backs. Or, more appropriately,
Carnival Jubilee’s current sailing just started with a bang – literally. The 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise kicked off from the port of Galveston, Texas, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. But while the newest ship in Carnival’s fleet was still docked, a small boat accidentally collided with the side of it – scratching the 182,800-gross ton
The land Down Under just got its first visit from new royalty — Cunard Line’s Queen Anne. This is Cunard Line’s first new ship in 14 years — and on February 28, 2025, it made its grand debut in Australia. Currently, Queen Anne is on its inaugural world cruise with a comprehensive 111-night itinerary. This
Nothing can make a cruise traveler more anxious on debarkation morning than road closures and traffic snarls on the way when leaving the port, especially if travelers must reach airports or train stations for onward travel. Virgin Voyages has reached out to guests aboard Scarlet Lady to let them know about such potential delays that
Antigua’s cruise tourism is poised for transformation following the groundbreaking of its brand-new cruise terminal. The new build promises to elevate travel to the island nation by offering a more welcoming entry to the Lesser Antilles hotspot in the Caribbean. The sophisticated new hub, a collaboration between Antigua Cruise Port and Global Ports Holding (GPH),
Guy’s Burger Joint is a must-visit eatery for many Carnival cruisers. Now, guests have one more reason to head up for a freshly grilled smash burger, as Carnival Cruise Line and Guy Fieri have introduced a special “featured burger” in celebration of none other than Celebration Key. The new BBQ Rum Runner burger has been
When you go on vacation, the last thing you likely want to be doing is chores you would normally be doing at home – such as laundry. However, sometimes a trip to the laundry room is inevitable – especially for longer itineraries and families sailing with young kids. But when you make that dreaded trip
For the majority of the more than 31 million people who embark on a cruise every year, their sailings will go to plan. But when emergencies strike, time is of the essence – which is something the US Coast Guard knows well. Indeed, these skilled first responders sprung into action to rescue an ailing 72-year-old
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As the sailing date approaches, every cruise traveler knows that giddy countdown feeling and is happily planning for shore excursions, beach days, and onboard fun. But what happens when a highly anticipated port visit is swapped for another destination just a month before departure? Guests aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas are dealing with
The popular French Riviera city of Nice may not begin banning all large ships in July as previously considered. Following local pushback against Mayor Christian Estrosi’s plan to ban all ships carrying more than 900 passengers beginning July 1, 2025, the mayor is now submitting a new plan with far less restrictive guidelines. According to
When booking a cruise, you have a lot of important decisions to make — starting with, which cruise line do you want to cruise with? Making the right choice is about more than just picking a ship that’s going to where you want to go, for the price you want to pay. You need to
