Just days after eager guests spotted an outrageous rental fee for a very simple accessory on Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line has quietly dropped the price. Now, instead of renting a foam pool noodle for $19.99 (USD) for the day, it will only cost visitors $10.99 to enjoy all the fun of a single noodle
Cruise passengers frustrated by recent loyalty programs at Carnival Cruise Line may find a new reason to jump ship. Explora Journeys has just launched the second phase of its Explora Club loyalty program, offering members more ways to earn points and new onboard benefits, just as competitors struggle to retain their most dedicated guests. The
Stargazing from the decks of a cruise ship is a favorite activity for those who choose a vacation at sea, but a growing trend involving cruise-based astrocartography takes that idea to a whole new level, thanks to Royal Caribbean. The cruise line has partnered with astrologer Clarisse Monahan to bring the concept of astrocartography to
A suspected spy arrested in Crete last week has raised alarms among Greek authorities after thousands of surveillance photos were discovered. Many of the images included cruise ships docked at Souda Bay near Chania, Crete. The 26-year-old Azerbaijani national, who was discovered to have entered Greece earlier this year using a Polish residency permit, was
MSC Cruises is making sure that their future guests (and their wallets) are prepared for the new sustainable tourism fee taking effect in Greece this month. In 2024, the Greek parliament approved legislation that would create a new tourism tax to help combat over-tourism at the Greek Isles. But in mid-July, which is the middle
While any overboard situation will catch headlines, the brave actions of a father aboard Disney Dream on Sunday, June 29, 2025 have spread virally across the internet and social media. The overboard incident happened while the ship was at sea and a 5-year-old girl fell from Deck 4 of the 130,000-gross ton vessel. The girl’s
Royal Caribbean guests sailing to Nassau can now plan a very exclusive and luxurious day at the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, slated to open in late December 2025. Bookings have now opened for the new beachfront property with a variety of all-inclusive passes to choose from, according to what type of experience travelers prefer.
What was meant to be a couple of birthday celebrations turned sour after passengers fell ill aboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura in May and June 2025 — and now they’re taking legal action. Irwin Mitchell, a UK law firm, confirmed on June 30, 2025, that it is representing more than 60 former passengers who claim to
As Tropical Storm Flossie has now strengthened into an official Category 1 hurricane, both Carnival Panorama and Carnival Firenze have adjusted their itineraries to steer clear of the rough weather. While both ships are well away from the storm’s center and its projected track, the rough waves and strong winds generated by Hurricane Flossie can
Anyone who knows me is well aware that I basically live for my dogs, but I do NOT want them to cruise with me. Apparently, Carnival Cruise Line fans are inclined to agree with me. Occasionally, Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald will conduct his own form of market research by polling his more than 600,000
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) boasts an array of ships within its fleet, including some of the most innovative and family-friendly cruise ships on the oceans today. At the moment, there are 20 NCL ships in the fleet, with Norwegian Aqua being the newest and Norwegian Spirit being the oldest. The fleet will expand even further
Cruise travelers with sailings to Honduras in the coming months may need to present proof of a measles vaccination or they could be denied the opportunity to visit the Central American nation. The US Embassy in Honduras has issued a notification of the requirement, which specifically includes the language of “by sea” that could indicate
