Key Aspects: A Carnival guest reached out to Brand Ambassador John Heald to ask if passengers could pay to reserve prime loungers. Heald confirmed that Carnival has no plans to introduce a reservation system for pool loungers. Instead, the focus is on mitigating chair hogging so that everyone can enjoy the loungers without stress. As
Key Aspects: MSC Splendida has cancelled its call to La Goulette, Tunisia, on February 12, 2026, due to strong winds. This is the second time the MSC ship has had to make this change in just over a month. February 12 will be spent as a sea day and Palma De Mallorca has been added
Key Aspects: A harbor pilot fell into the ocean while attempting to board the Emerald Princess in rough seas off Kauai. The pilot was quickly rescued by the pilot boat crew, and no injuries were reported. The ship cancelled its Kauai call due to hazardous surf conditions and continued to Maui. A routine harbor transfer
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has now banned smart glasses and the wearable tech will be confiscated by security. Both privacy and security concerns are part of the consideration for the glasses to be prohibited. Guests who use the glasses for disability aids may be able to contact the cruise line for support. As new technology
Key Aspects: A Costa Cruises passenger fell from the Costa Smeralda ship as it was docked at the Port of Civitavecchia. The passenger was identified as a German national. An investigation concluded that the man’s actions were deliberate. Tragedies involving cruise guests who accidentally fall from, or intentionally jump off, their ships usually happen at
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises is highlighting a series of 2026 spring break and Easter holiday voyages. The cruise line offers departures from multiple Caribbean and European ports. Sailings range from 3-night getaways to weeklong vacations. With much of the Northern Hemisphere still shivering in winter’s grip, MSC Cruises is looking ahead, tempting would-be cruisers with
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has issued an apology for the widespread technology disruptions in recent days. Guests will be refunded for WiFi packages if they were without service onboard due to the glitches. The onboard issues are now resolved and all ships should be operating as normal. Following multiple days of fleetwide tech glitches
Key Aspects: A former guest of Adventure of the Seas fell headfirst while using the FlowRider Surf Simulator. The guest fractured his neck, and claims that he was misdiagnosed by the onboard medical team. He is now suing Royal Caribbean on grounds of negligence. Royal Caribbean is back in the hot seat after a former
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line is offering Marvel Day at Sea aboard Disney Magic on select 2027 dates sailing from Galveston. The popular Pixar Day at Sea is aboard Disney Fantasy sailing from Port Canaveral on nine different 2027 cruises. Both days include exclusive shows and activities, character meetings, and much more for their respective
Key Aspects: A whistleblower turned over hundreds of crew complaints about life aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Encounter. Officials from Australia’s maritime authority boarded the ship during a port call in Darwin. Workers had detailed low pay, long hours, cramped housing, and other complaints. A Carnival Cruise Line ship’s port call at Darwin, Australia, on
Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line has released new itineraries for summer 2027, including multiple ship movements. Disney Wish will reposition to Europe for the summer with a diverse selection of itineraries from 3-10 nights. Two ships will return to Alaska, options are expanding in the Caribbean, and Disney Adventure will be sailing in Asia. Magic
Key Aspects: Carnival has issued another scooter policy reminder, this time for Carnival Venezia’s February 22 sailing. As a longer Carnival Journeys sailing, it would not be surprising if there were more scooter users onboard. Scooters must be the correct size in order to be allowed onboard and must be stored safely at all times
