Viking Yi Dun

Viking Announces New Cruises to Ports That They Only Have Access...

Viking has announced three new cruise itineraries that will provide exclusive access to China later this year and will range from 10 to 20...
Carnival edible straws on cruise ships

Carnival’s Edible Straws Stir Debate, as John Heald Responds to Complaint

“You only have what are called edible straws. These straws are for — and greens,” read the comment from a Carnival passenger, writing in...
Carnival Vasta sailing out of Miami

Carnival Cruise Ship Set to Undergo 2-Week Dry Dock

After a transatlantic crossing that began last week, Carnival Vista is now positioned at the Navantia shipyard in Spain. The 133,596 GT ship, which was...
Holland America ships in port at Port Everglades

Cruise Line Raising Gratuities for All Guests in February (6%-9% Increase)

Holland America Line has sent out a notice to travel agents and partners about a change in the gratuity rate. *This article has been updated...

Red Sea Tensions Force Cruise Line to Cancel Three Sailings

Due to rising security concerns in the Red Sea, MSC Cruises has canceled three Grand Voyages scheduled for April: MSC Splendida (South Africa to...
Carnival corp ship being built by Fincantieri

Carnival Mega Ship?  Reports of a 208,000 GT Cruise Ship Sparked...

The recent radio silence from Carnival Corp. about future cruise ships in the works is fueling shipyard speculation. Last September, Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero's sublte...
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Cruise Line Offering $1 Deposits for One Day Only, Includes Free...

A cruise line is offering $1 deposits on cruises for one day that also includes free balcony upgrades, kids cruise free, and up to...
Icon of the Seas from Royal Caribbean as it pulls into PortMiami

[Answered] Icon of the Seas: 29 Most Asked Questions

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas debuted in January of 2024 and is the first Icon-class ship with the cruise line.  At the time...
Image of cruise ship from Oceania, Insignia

The World Cruise That Sold Out in 30 Minutes Begins 180-Day...

The cruise ship that helped Oceania Cruises break its own single-day booking record in 2022 has finally set sail on its 180-day world cruise. On...
Norwegian Cruise Line ship in Bermuda

Norwegian Cruise Line Drops Onboard Currency Service

Effective February 1st, 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line will make a major change regarding onboard currency. Foreign currency exchange services will no longer be available on...