Malta was one of those destinations that surprised me at every turn. I knew it had a fascinating history, but seeing it firsthand was something different. Walking through Valletta, exploring the streets of Birgu, and looking out over the Grand Harbour, you quickly realize how much history is packed into such a small place. What I enjoyed most was seeing parts of Malta beyond the major landmarks. I … [Read more...]
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This archive features breaking stories involving cruise ships, itineraries, ports, onboard incidents, operational disruptions, passenger advisories, and major announcements from cruise lines as events unfold.
MSC Cruises Unveils Five New Bar and Lounge Experiences on MSC World Asia
When MSC Asia debuts this December, it will feature five new offerings among the 40 bars, lounges, and cafes that will be onboard. New options will range from make-your-own sodas at the Clubhouse and Soda Bar to Italian aperitivos at The Terraces Bar & Lounge, among others. Leading off the new bar and lounge experiences is the Clubhouse and Soda Bar, a colorful and playful space inspired by … [Read more...]
Cruise Guest Confronts Alleged $1,100 Scammer in Onboard Hot Tub
A woman scammed out of nearly $1,100 booked a cruise to confront her alleged scammer and get an explanation for their behavior. The incident took place onboard the August 30, 2026 sailing of MSC Seascape, a 7-night cruise from Galveston. Despite the verbal confrontation, the woman does not condone bullying or harassment and has reported the scam to the FBI. No one likes to get … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean CEO Went From Front Desk to Running 30 Ships
Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley is celebrating 45 years since joining the cruise line in September 1981. Bayley was surprised with an anniversary party after joking that he thought his colleagues had forgotten the milestone. The longtime executive began as an Assistant Purser aboard Nordic Prince before eventually rising to become Royal Caribbean's president and CEO. … [Read more...]
Disney Magic Guests Get a Surprise Second Port for Holiday Cruise
Disney Magic will now be visiting Cozumel on Christmas Eve on her December 22, 2026 departure from Galveston. Previously, only a visit to Progreso was on the ship's 5-night Very Merrytime sailing, but Cozumel has been added. There are no other changes to the cruise at this time, either to Progreso or the ship's departure from or arrival back to Galveston. Guests booked on the Very … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wish 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral – September 4, 2026
Personal Navigators and other details from the Halloween on the High Seas 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral. The Disney Wish set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on September 4, 2026. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. For this sailing, the daily handouts are available in a single Personal Navigator Bundle with summary … [Read more...]
Carnival Warns Guests Not to Arrive Early Ahead of Busy New York Embarkation
Carnival Venezia guests booked on a September 14, 2026 sailing from New York are being warned to follow their terminal arrival appointments due to high guest volume. Guests arriving before their assigned time may not be permitted inside the cruise terminal. The terminal will be shared with another cruise line's ship, which Carnival did not identify, although Oceania Vista is also … [Read more...]
Inside Abercrombie & Kent’s Multibillion-Dollar Bet on Crystal Cruises
The owner of Abercrombie & Kent is using the balance sheet of one of travel's best asset-light luxury businesses to rebuild Crystal Cruises. Company filings, credit ratings, and bond documents show what that transformation costs. Abercrombie & Kent spent most of its history as a relatively simple kind of luxury travel company. It sold expensive tours and safaris around the world without … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Is Giving Guests a Second Chance to Earn Double Points
For the second time in two months, Royal Caribbean has brought back double points on new cruises booked between now and September 21, 2026. Royal Caribbean is the world's largest cruise line, and for the next two weeks, you can earn double loyalty points on select cruises through the end of April 2027. This promotion The post Royal Caribbean Is Giving Guests a Second Chance to Earn Double … [Read more...]
UnCruise Adventures to Double Capacity for 2028 Aleutian Islands Cruises
UnCruise Adventures will more than double capacity on its Aleutian Islands itinerary in 2028 and has opened bookings. The line will replace the 36-guest yacht Safari Explorer with the 74-guest Wilderness Explorer (pictured) for its 10-night Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor & Kodiak, citing strong demand. The 2025 debut of the itinerary sold out within days, according to the … [Read more...]
2028 Dave Koz & Friends At Sea Cruise Announced
In the announcement, Dave Koz wrote It's our immense pleasure to announce our 2028 Dave Koz and Friends at Sea — Latin America & The Dutch Caribbean cruise will be sailing aboard Holland America's beautiful flagship — Rotterdam! Take a moment to imagine it…Costa Rica, Panama, Cartagena in Colombia, Curaçao and Aruba, non-stop entertainment, and a state of the art ship to come back to every … [Read more...]
Last Chance? A Much-Loved Cruise Discount That Saved Hundreds Has All But Disappeared
The same exact cruise on the same exact ship and the same exact cabin… but in this case for hundreds less than retail if you knew a "secret" discount. For years cruisers have enjoyed a way to buy discounted cruise gift cards via AARP membership. Or at least, that was the case. Now, the popular advantage that used to be a go-to for lots of travelers has all but disappeared, forcing more cruisers to … [Read more...]
Margaritavile at Sea will bring fleet’s new flagship to Galveston
Because the words "Choosin' Texas" aren't inescapable enough, officials from Margaritaville at Sea and the Port of Galveston leaned extra hard into Ella Langley's hit song Wednesday while announcing the Jimmy Buffett-themed cruise line's official arrival in Galveston next fall. In a media event Wednesday, the cruise line noted its existing ships just won't cut it in Texas. Margaritaville is … [Read more...]
Court Dismisses Del Rio’s Lawsuit Against NCLH for Additional Compensation
The highest paid executive in cruise industry history has been denied additional compensation by the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Miami. Frank Del Rio filed a lawsuit against his former employer Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), arguing he was owed additional compensation as part of an under the table agreement he made with four board directors. The lawsuit argues Del Rio signed a 2.5 year, … [Read more...]
Copenhagen Malmö Port strengthens its commercial cruise team
Malmö Port (CMP) is strengthening its commercial cruise team with the appointment of a dedicated Cruise Commercial Manager in Visby and several key role changes designed to support the continued growth of cruise operations across Copenhagen, Malmö and Visby. During August, Magnus Olsson joined CMP as Cruise Commercial Manager, Visby, establishing a dedicated commercial presence on Gotland. In this … [Read more...]
Carnival Tropicale Reservations Now Open, Setting Sail from Galveston in 2028
Guests can now book Carnival Tropicale, Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship and the final addition to its Excel class. As bookings open, the cruise line is also celebrating the ship's progression from concept to reality at MEYER WERFT'S shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Setting Sail from Galveston Everything is bigger in Texas, and beginning April 15, 2028, Carnival Tropicale will bring a whole new … [Read more...]
Huge Update on Carnival Tropicale With New Details and Steel Cutting
Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for Carnival Tropicale with her debut from Galveston, Texas on April 15, 2028. The fifth and final Excel-class ship will offer sailings ranging from 4-8 nights to Western Caribbean and Bahamas destinations. New details revealed, including Turning Tides raft slide, The Vault Retrocade, Atrium, and Fairway 66 Mini Golf. Yeehaw, it's a good day … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys Unveils 2027-2028 Journeys Collection
Explora Journeys has introduced two new Journey Collections for the Northern Winter 2027-2028 season. EXPLORA I will sail in South America, while EXPLORA V will operate itineraries in the Mediterranean and Atlantic Islands. "Travel is not simply about how many places you can visit, but about how you experience them," said Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys. "With EXPLORA I, we are bringing … [Read more...]
Funchal Ship to be Auctioned in Portugal
The Funchal is being offered for sale through a sealed bid process that will run through late September, according to sources in Portugal. Last operated by Portuscale Cruises, the 1961-built vessel has spent most of the last 15 years docked at the Port of Lisbon. In an announcement published in Portugal's Correio da Manhã newspaper, a Madeira court said that the sale is part of the insolvency … [Read more...]
Carnival’s New Excel-Class Cruise Ship Is Officially Open for Bookings Out of Texas
Bookings are now open for Carnival Cruise Line's final Excel-class ship that is set to sail from Galveston, Texas, in 2028. Carnival's Excel-class ships have been a big hit for the cruise line, ever since the first ship in the class, Mardi Gras, came out in 2020. Carnival Tropicale, the final ship in the class, The post Carnival's New Excel-Class Cruise Ship Is Officially Open for Bookings Out … [Read more...]
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