Cruise Passenger Incidents Arrests & Onboard Issues

A recent check of the CDC's website for cruise ship inspection scores revealed that three luxury vessels received a perfect 100 before closing out 2025. Sometimes these reports are delayed on the website, and I check it regularly to see what ships have been inspected in recent history.  This morning, I saw that some of The post 3 Cruise Ships Earn Perfect 100 with CDC … [Read more...]

Alfredo's Pizzeria on Princess Cruises' newest ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess, has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification. This is the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. Ospitalità Italiana Certification is awarded only to dining establishments that uphold Italy's rich culinary heritage. This achievement … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is currently experiencing an IT issue that has delayed disembarkation and embarkation for three of their ships today. Carnival said that a 'systems-related matter' is causing delays this morning on Carnival Glory, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Freedom. Due to the IT issue, embarkation is being pushed back by two hours. The following The post IT Issue … [Read more...]

Update: Carnival Cruise Line sent the following update message to guests who are booked on the February 7, 2026 sailing on Carnival Sunshine: "Carnival Sunshine 02/07/2026 (now departing 02/08/2026): Carnival Sunshine is expected to arrive in Norfolk tomorrow morning, Sunday, February 8. See your email for full details and revised embarkation plans. "Follow your original … [Read more...]

A select group of guests, set to sail on Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis of the Seas, have been sent a very enticing offer.  All they have to do is cancel this upcoming trip that is scheduled for February 7, 2026. According to the letter sent to future cruisers on the first Oasis-class ship, the cruise The post Oasis of the Seas Cruisers Offered 100% Refund for Canceling, … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises celebrated the keel laying for their next new ship during in August 2027, Oceania Sonata. The keel laying ceremony took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. The time honored tradition marks the official start of construction on a new ship as the blocks begin to be assembled. Oceania Sonata will be The post Oceania Cruises Lays Keel for … [Read more...]

Baltimore is no stranger to Carnival Cruise Line.  The company has been sailing out of the Maryland port for over 20 years.  But now, for the first time ever, Carnival will be homeporting two ships at once out of "Charm City". Yup, it's official.  Carnival just announced that Baltimore will be homeporting two of their The post Carnival to Sail Two Ships Out of Baltimore … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, posted on his Facebook page today about which crew members share gratuities. Tipping is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to cruising. Many cruisers believe it should just be included in the price of a cruise and not optional. By optional, it means that they The post Carnival Cruise Line Clarifies … [Read more...]

A strong winter storm disrupted a few cruise ships in The Bahamas over the last few days.   And now some damage left behind at Royal Caribbean's private island is only allowing one ship at a time to dock. A Pier at Half-Capacity Normally, the pier at Perfect Day at CocoCay can handle two ships at The post Storm Damage at Private Island Only Allows One Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]

A festive, music-focused cruise ended in heartbreak this week with the sudden passing of one of the 100 performers on board, Ken Peplowski. According to a blog post from Signature Cruise Experiences, the clarinetist and saxophonist died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, while sailing aboard Celebrity Summit. Peplowski was a headlining star of The Jazz The post Jazz Cruise … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has announced that they will be adding their MSC Yacht Club, a VIP ship-within-a-ship experience, to two more cruise ships. MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra will be the final Musica class ships to receive the Yacht Club. MSC Musica will receive it in late 2026 and MSC Orchestra in early 2027. The MSC The post MSC Yacht Club Being Added to Two More Cruise Ships … [Read more...]

This past week, Celebrity River Cruises opened their 2028 sailings for bookings after their inaugural 2027 season sold out in minutes. Celebrity River Cruises will have their first five of 20 ships in service for 2028. The cruises will range from six- to eight-days in length and kick off on March 16, 2028. The five The post Celebrity River Cruises' Deployment Schedule … [Read more...]

Just a few days after MSC Cruises announced major upgrades to its private destination at Ocean Cay, it's been revealed that the cruise line is making another big move in The Bahamas. Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis announced in a press conference that MSC Cruises is moving forward with a $450 million investment to make The post MSC Cruises to Invest $450 Million in … [Read more...]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported yesterday that a cruise ship was hit with a gastrointestinal illness outbreak. Regent Seven Seas Mariner had an illness outbreak on its most recent voyage that affected 3.3% of guests and 1.3% of crew members. Cruise lines are required to report to the CDC anytime 2% The post Cruise Ship Hit With … [Read more...]

It was a historic reunion for two ships this week when Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2 were together for the first time in 20 years. The meetup took place in Long Beach, California where Queen Mary serves as a hotel next to the cruise port. The 90-year old ship is a dynamic cultural destination The post Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2 Meet for the First Time in 20 Years … [Read more...]

This year, Holland America Line is celebrating 100 years of offering cruises to the Caribbean. It all started back in February 1926 when Veendam II sailed to the Caribbean from New York. To celebrate this milestone, Holland America Line is offering a special sale for the next seven days that's good on cruises to the The post Holland America Line Adds Special Promotion … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line sent out an important notice to travel agents regarding certain fees that will be going up on their cruise ships beginning on April 2, 2026. Starting on April 2, 2026, the prices for Carnival's Bottom Bubbles Package and the daily gratuities that guests are charged each day are going up. Bottomless Bubbles The post Carnival Cruise Line Issues … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Breakaway wasn't supposed to bring cruise passengers back to Manhattan until February 3, but severe weather off the U.S. East Coast forced the ship to return earlier today. The 4,819-max capacity ship just finished a Caribbean sailing that was initially slated for 11 days.  Thanks to a "bomb cyclone" and very The post Cruise Ship … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean currently has 29 cruise ships in their fleet that carry more guests each year than every other cruise line. Royal Caribbean also has the eight largest cruise ships in the world with many more being built over the next decade. The cruise line now has six cruise ships either under construction or on The post Royal Caribbean Now Has 6 New Cruise Ships on … [Read more...]

When Crystal's new ship, Crystal Grace, debuts in 2028, it will have the cruise line's first Owner's Suite. The Owner's Suite on Crystal Grace will span 1,950 sq. ft. and have a balcony that is even bigger at 1,965 sq. ft. The suite is promising a new standard of living on the new ship. The The post Cruise Line Unveils New Cabin That Will Have a 2,000 Sq. Ft. Balcony … [Read more...]