Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new Chicken, Waffles, & Waves lunch venue on select ships. The new menu has been reported on most Conquest Class vessels on Deck 10. Guest reactions are mixed to the offerings, but the new menu may yet be further refined. Guests looking for some southern comfort food
Key Aspects: A brother and sister were followed, harassed, and assaulted by other passengers onboard Carnival Jubilee. The siblings feel that Carnival’s security team did not do enough to protect them from the known threat, and are suing for negligence. Carnival has a zero-tolerance policy for violence, with violent acts punishable by confinement, fines, early
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has now cancelled scenic cruising in Tracy Arm Fjord for 2026. Carnival, Holland America Line, and Virgin Voyages have all made similar itinerary adjustments. The cancellations are due to a massive landslide in the Alaskan fjord in August 2025. Just as the Alaska sailing season gets underway, a fourth cruise line
Key Aspects: Grand Princess will be tendering instead of docking in Juneau, Alaska on May 27. The ship’s time in port is unchanged and will still be from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other itineraries may also be impacted and guests should stay in contact with the cruise line for notifications. With the Alaska cruise
Key Aspects: Sun Princess was forced to abandon its Corsican call after protests disrupted the ship’s arrival. Fishermen blocked harbor access while protesting rising fuel prices. All but one port on the island remains shut as of press time. What should have been a routine day of arrivals and departures on the Mediterranean island of Corsica
Key Aspects: A former guest of Celebrity Reflection tripped on a speaker while dancing and is suing the cruise line. She feels that the cruise line was negligent because crew members put the speaker in a dangerous location. Celebrity Cruises adheres to strict safety standards, which includes guidance for preventing trip and fall hazards. One
Key Aspects: Over two years after a father drowned during an NCL shore excursion, the legal battle is finally coming to a close. The family claimed that the cruise line did not properly warn guests about the risks associated with the Bermuda-based tour. Norwegian Cruise Line agreed to settle with only days to go before
Key Aspects: Holland America Line is increasing gratuities and service charges for all sailings after June 1, 2026. Gratuities will go up $1 per person, per day, while service charges will be 20% instead of 18%. The increase follows similar increases on Carnival Cruise Line, a sister line to Holland America Line. Guests enjoying the
Key Aspects: Carnival guests have been flooded with dozens of identical promotional emails in just a few minutes. The emails appear to be linked to the new Carnival Millions digital lottery or other casino offers. Carnival Cruise Line has not acknowledged the email glitch, but it does appear to be resolved. Every guest who has
Key Aspects: The small cruise ship Fiji Princess ran aground on a coral reef near Monuriki Island in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. About 30 passengers and 17 crew members were safely transferred to Port Denarau with no reported injuries. Authorities and salvage crews are removing fuel, assessing damage, and planning for the ship’s recovery from the reef. A
Key Aspects: Valiant Lady made her inaugural visit to Charleston on April 3 as she headed for New York. The ship is the largest by gross tonnage to ever call on the South Carolina port. Valiant Lady‘s next sailing is also unique with a dramatic itinerary change from Bermuda to Canada. Virgin Voyages ships often
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises oversold the Discovery Princess’ April 7, 2026, transpacific repositioning cruise. The cruise line is offering some passengers a full refund plus a 100 percent future cruise credit if they voluntarily give up their cabins. Passengers are also being offered $1,500 for travel expenses reimbursement. Some passengers preparing to board an April 7, 2026,
