Virgin Voyages is adding a new restaurant called Ariya to Valiant Lady, with the venue set to debut in May 2026 following the ship’s dry dock. The new concept will take over the Razzle Dazzle space at night while Razzle Dazzle continues serving breakfast and brunch during the day. Virgin…
Princess Cruises has quietly bumped up the service charge on onboard extras from 18% to 20%, which means passengers will now pay a little more for things like drinks, specialty dining, private group functions, and other optional purchases not included in the cruise fare. And no, this is not the…
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding a new dining option called Express Dining, giving guests a way to get through a multi-course dinner in the ship’s main dining room in under an hour. The program is already live on 15 ships and Carnival says it plans to have it available across…
Just a few weeks after Norwegian Cruise Line surprised passengers by announcing that beverage packages would no longer work on Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line now appears to be reversing course, at least for now. Guests sailing on upcoming Norwegian itineraries are receiving letters from the cruise line stating…
Starting March 15, 2026, Royal Caribbean is making a change that has sent the cruise community into an absolute meltdown: the Coca-Cola souvenir cup and access to Coca-Cola Freestyle machines will no longer be included with the Deluxe or Royal Refreshment Packages. This will only apply to drink packages purchased…
Here's a fun fact that should make any cruise nerd's head spin: the ship Carnival just announced is moving to North America seasonally beginning in 2028 has already been owned by three different brands under the same corporate umbrella. First by Princess, then P&O Australia, then finally Carnival. And if…
MSC Cruises is giving us a peek into the future of onboard entertainment. The cruise line has just announced a fleet-wide entertainment rollout for 2026 designed to appeal to multiple generations. From interactive game shows and music venues to something that definitely wasn't on our "Coming to a Cruise Ship…
For years, the partnerships between Las Vegas casinos and cruise lines has been one of the best-kept secrets in travel. High-rollers and savvy loyalty program maximizers have long known that what happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay there - it can follow you right onto your favorite cruise ship!…
If you’ve ever cruised on the Carnival Conquest, you know she isn’t just a cruise ship - she’s a legend. She is the "Queen of the booze cruises" out of PortMiami, and Conquest has built a reputation for being one of the most high-energy, party-heavy ships in the Carnival fleet.…
If you’ve been paying attention to Royal Caribbean’s latest ship reveals and drydock updates, you might have noticed a recurring theme: the casinos are getting a lot bigger, and some fan-favorite lounges are quietly disappearing. When the newest Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, debuts she will have a two-story…
