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Holland America Cuts South Florida Ships for Winter 2027-28 Carnival Corporation Data Breach: What 6M Cruisers Need to Do Now Disney Cruise Line Clarifies Stateroom Door Decoration Rules Royal Caribbean Scraps Perfect Day Mexico After Environmental Pushback Should Carnival Have Honored Its Glitched Cruise Fares?

Passport Book vs. Passport Card for Cruises: What You Actually Need

05/31/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Every summer, the same question floods cruise Facebook groups and travel forums: do I actually need a passport for my cruise? With Caribbean and Bahamas sailings selling like hotcakes leading into the 2026 summer season, here's the straight answer along with the part most people miss. The Closed-Loop Rule (And…

Disney Magic Concierge Lounge outdoor deck

Disney Magic Alaskan Cruise Review – Day 2: May 29, 2026

05/30/2026 Jason Jaes

Our first full day at sea on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic and it was spent cruising towards Alaska, providing a great opportunity to acclimate to the time zone and weather changes. The day started with a definite chill as we cruised at just over 19 knots, directly into a…

Ultimate Guide to Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale Program (May 2026)

05/30/2026 John Hoiden

People often ask me about Royal Caribbean's casino loyalty program, Club Royale. When it comes to casino programs at sea, this is the one I'm most familiar with. It's also widely considered one of the best in the cruise industry. I've spent years researching and experiencing it firsthand through trial…

Rotterdam docked in Curacao on March 16, 2027

Holland America Cuts South Florida Ships for Winter 2027-28

05/30/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

South Florida Holland America fans may want to pay close attention to what's shaping up, or more accurately, what's not shaping up for the 2027/2028 winter cruise season. The line just announced it's going year-round in Europe, and the ripple effects for Fort Lauderdale and Miami may be significant. What…

Carnival Corporation Data Breach: What 6M Cruisers Need to Do Now

05/29/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

If you've sailed on any Carnival Corporation brand in the past several years, you need to read this. The company has officially confirmed a data breach affecting nearly 6 million people and the stolen data goes well beyond a leaked email address. What Happened On April 14, 2026, Carnival Corporation's IT…

Disney Magic Docked at Canada Place Port

Disney Magic Alaskan Cruise Review – Day 1: May 28, 2026

05/29/2026 Jason Jaes

The Magic is calling once again with an all-new embarkation port and destinations. For the first time, the Disney Magic is sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, and heading to the Alaskan coast. For the next week, we'll be sailing to the Last Frontier looking for whales, dodging icebergs (I promise…

Example of a Holland America Line Repositioning Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver

What Is a Repositioning Cruise? (And Why They’re a Great Deal!)

05/29/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

If you've spent any time in cruise forums or Facebook groups, you've probably heard someone mention repositioning cruises and became curious with the interesting itineraries these journeys sometime offer.  They sound self-explanatory, but there's actually more to them than you'd think, and once you understand how they work, you might…

Disney Cruise Line Clarifies Stateroom Door Decoration Rules

05/28/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Cruise ship door decorations are one of those quirky cruise traditions that I will admit, I have never fully understood. You don’t roll up to a Hilton Garden Inn, check into room 427, and immediately start decorating your hotel room door with magnets, family names, dry erase boards, birthday banners,…

Royal Caribbean Scraps Perfect Day Mexico After Environmental Pushback

05/27/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Well, that didn’t take long. Just one week after Mexican environmental authorities rejected Royal Caribbean’s proposed Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual, we now have the follow-up that pretty much takes the “maybe” out of the equation. According to Reuters, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Royal Caribbean has…

Disney Magic Alaska Cruise from Vancouver: Let the Adventure Begin!

05/27/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Alaska coverage is coming to Scott’s Cruises, and honestly, it’s about time we traded all that amazing Caribbean sunshine for glaciers, fjords, bald eagles, and weather that may require more than just a pair of shorts and flip flops. Contributor and frequent Disney Cruise Line cruiser Jason, along with his…

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Rotterdam docked in Curacao on March 16, 2027

Holland America Cuts South Florida Ships for Winter 2027-28

05/30/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Carnival Corporation Data Breach: What 6M Cruisers Need to Do Now

05/29/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Disney Cruise Line Clarifies Stateroom Door Decoration Rules

05/28/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Royal Caribbean Scraps Perfect Day Mexico After Environmental Pushback

05/27/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Should Carnival Have Honored Its Glitched Cruise Fares?

05/24/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Mexico Rejects Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico Project

05/20/2026 Scott Sanfilippo
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MSC Seashore Adds Free Chicken and BBQ Restaurants

05/14/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

The Bahamas Continues to Lower (Close) the Bar for Cruise Passengers

05/11/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Could Cruise Passengers Ever Get Compensation for Chair Hogs?

05/08/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Holland America Oosterdam Post-Drydock Deck Plan Changes Revealed

05/07/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

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