Key Aspects: Christine Duffy and John Heald have shared a new video answering key questions about the Carnival Rewards program. Milestone recognition, a Sail & Sign card redesign, and points vs. stars were discussed in the 7-minute chat. Guests were also reminded that they must opt in to the new program before it begins on
Key Aspects: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit the northwestern coast of Cuba on June 8, 2026. The shaking was felt at sea, in Florida’s major cruise ports, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. No significant damage has been reported as a result of the shaking, and cruise operations are continuing normally. The biggest earthquake
Many cruisers love visiting ports to enjoy different beach days, dining, shopping, and tour options. On my recent 4-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, however, I got all of that (and more!) right on board and never left the ship. The cruise departed on June 1, 2026 for a typical “world’s biggest
Key Aspects: P&O Cruises’ newest ship is Arvia, which debuted in 2022. P&O Cruises’ oldest ship is Aurora, which debuted in 2000. Even P&O Cruises’ older ships have received substantial refits and refurbishments over the last five years, keeping the fleet up to date as much as possible. P&O Cruises is a British cruise line with a small fleet of seven ships. Arvia is the
Key Aspects: Zaandam has developed propulsion issues on her June 3 sailing that have required an extended stop in Juneau for repairs. The ship will miss both Skagway and Ketchikan, as well as scenic Glacier Bay cruising, to return to Vancouver on time. Guests are being offered compensation for the altered voyage, but it is
Key Aspects: A former guest of Jewel of the Seas tripped and fell due to a poorly parked mobility scooter in the casino. She is now suing Royal Caribbean for negligence because she believes the cruise line failed to provide safe conditions onboard. Royal Caribbean does enforce scooter policies regarding the size of the devices
Key Aspects: The corrective report for Carnival Breeze‘s recent 86-point CDC sanitation inspection has been submitted. Most issues were corrected immediately, though some require parts and maintenance that are now planned. Ultraviolet disinfection will not be added to the thalassotherapy pool, though that update may be made in the future. It can be jarring when
Key Aspects: Rough weather is slowing Liberty of the Seas’ return to Southampton, UK, which was scheduled for the morning of June 7. The Royal Caribbean ship will arrive roughly six hours late, delaying both debarkation and the next embarkation. Guests booked on the next voyage have been told to arrive at the cruise port
Key Aspects: Caribbean Princess temporarily lost power while sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Port Canaveral, Florida, on June 5. Some guests thought the outage was related to the ship’s engines, but they appear to be operating normally. Princess Cruises confirmed that power was restored onboard after around an hour and 15 minutes. A
Key Aspects: Former Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio has sued the company over a consulting agreement. The suit, tied to his 2023 retirement, alleges the company failed to honor promises. Del Rio says the company owes him millions of dollars. Frank Del Rio helped transform Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) into one
Key Aspects: Discussions between Royal Caribbean and the Mexican government are underway to try to relocate Perfect Day Mexico. The project, which was in development in Mahahual, was rejected in May due to environmental concerns. Mexican officials are able to modify, relocate, or reject developments based on findings from environmental reviews. Royal Caribbean’s plans to
Key Aspects: Issues with the propulsion systems have forced several itinerary changes for Norwegian Bliss. Four port visits on the current 7-day Alaska sailing have been shortened by up to three hours. While NCL is compensating guests, future itineraries are facing similar delays. Guests aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s 168,028 gross ton Norwegian Bliss just got
