Key Aspects: High winds forced Utopia of the Seas to skip Nassau on Tuesday, December 23. This meant the Oasis-class ship missed the grand opening day of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The club still opened as scheduled for guests from Radiance of the Seas. Today is the official opening day for Royal Caribbean’s first-ever
Key Aspects: A Carnival Cruise Line guest was arrested after an incident on Carnival Conquest. The violent behavior involved a case of mistaken identity. The suspect is a 38-year-old mother from Minnesota. Rather than making her way home after a Bahamas getaway cruise, one passenger, a 38-year-old woman from Minnesota, was put behind bars. Paetra
Key Aspects: The Port of Southampton welcomed 3 million cruise passengers in 2025. The number is a virtual match to the arrivals total in 2024. Carnival UK’s ships play a major role in the port’s success. The cruise industry continued to deliver big financial rewards to the Port of Southampton, to the tune of £1
Key Aspects: Carnival guests will have to continue to deal with overflow parking at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Guests of two upcoming sailings onboard Carnival Radiance and Carnival Firenze have been warned of parking limitations. The on-site structure simply does not have enough parking spots to accommodate everyone. It’s officially winter break season, and
Key Aspects: New text messages between the parents of Anna Kepner’s step-brother have been released. The 16-year-old step-sibling is the prime suspect in her death onboard Carnival Horizon, but no arrests have been made. The parents tried to keep things quiet and prevent their son from winding up in the spotlight. A custody battle between
Key Aspects: Crown Princess is back in business after a 3-week visit to dry dock. She returns to service with exciting new additions, such as O’Malley’s Irish Pub and a new EFFY lounge. The Princess ship is now making her way Down Under to begin her Australian season. Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess is ending the
Key Aspects: MSC Magnifica has completed her massive two-month refurbishment. Upgrades include new restaurants as well as an updated spa and gym. The ship immediately launched into a Mediterranean sailing ahead of her January world cruise. Like the proverbial phoenix rising from the ashes, MSC Magnifica recently departed the Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Geneva, Switzerland,
Key Aspects: An elderly German cruise guest was swept off rocks and killed during a tour in Vigo, Spain. Warnings had been issued for rough seas and strong winds in the region that day. Multiple rescue agencies were alerted right away, but the woman was found already deceased. A German cruise tourist tragically lost her
Key Aspects: Carnival Dream will remain longer in Nassau on Christmas Eve due to maintenance. The onboard casino and shops will be closed while the ship remains docked. There is no other change to the ship’s itinerary and no other onboard services are impacted. Guests onboard Carnival Dream will have a bit more time to
Key Aspects: Celebrity Equinox snapped her lines and drifted in Buenos Aires on Saturday, December 20. The incident happened during embarkation for a 14-night sailing and guests were delayed 2-3 hours. The ship remained overnight in Buenos Aires but departed on Sunday morning. Celebrity Equinox‘s 14-night New Year’s cruise is off to a rocky start
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has shared the Christmas Dinner menu for crew members. A global variety of dishes is offered, as well as classic and familiar favorites. Guests are happy the crew has so many options and wouldn’t mind trying a few themselves. Food is a tremendous part of holiday celebrations in many different
Key Aspects: A cruiser onboard Koningsdam has been dealing with a malfunctioning toilet for at least half of their voyage. Despite attempts at repairs, the toilet wouldn’t flush for at least six of their 11 mornings onboard. Malfunctioning toilets aren’t common onboard, but these situations do occur from time to time for a variety of
