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Margaritaville at Sea Launches 2026 Limitless Cruise Pass

08/22/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

One of the best things about living in Florida is having cruise ships practically in your backyard. For those of us near the Palm Beaches or Tampa, it’s easy to wake up one morning and say, “I need a vacation,” and actually make it happen without hopping on a plane.…

Cruising in the Buff: Norwegian Pearl Gets Naked for 2026

08/21/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

One of the coolest things about cruising is that no two voyages are ever quite the same. Sure, the ship may sail the same itinerary week after week, but every so often, the whole vibe changes completely. That’s because cruise lines often charter their ships to private groups who buy…

Holland America’s Chef’s Table Experience: A Feast Fit for a King

08/16/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

If you’ve cruised with Holland America before, you already know the line has a reputation for great food. But now, they’re taking their dining game up a notch with a brand-new experience called Koningstafel, which literally translates to “King’s Table” in Dutch.  This is a reimagined Holland America Chef’s Table…

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Finds a New Godmother

08/15/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

There's plenty of news and talk about Royal Caribbean's newest ship that arrived at Port Canaveral this week.  Star of the Seas, now holds the title of the "world's largest cruise ship," and those on preview cruises have been sharing their first impressions on social media ahead of the ship's…

Carnival's Mardi Gras docked at Mahogany Bay

Carnival Mardi Gras to Switch to Short Bahamas Cruises in 2027/28

08/12/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

If you’ve been waiting for Carnival Cruise Line to mix up its itineraries for its biggest ships, 2027 is going to be your year. Carnival just announced that cruises on the Mardi Gras will shift from their traditional week-long sailings to brand-new short cruises — the first time an Excel-class…

MSC Meraviglia entering New York harbor

MSC No Longer Cruising from New York After April 2026

08/05/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

MSC Cruises has pulled the plug on sailings out of New York City after April 19, 2026. That’s when the MSC Meraviglia, which has been offering cruises to The Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, will make its final departure from the Big Apple. The ship is set to sail to…

Dynamic River - Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Major Overhaul for Great Stirrup Cay

07/29/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is undertaking a massive expansion of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas, the latest cruise line to enter the race to redefine the private island experience for its guests. With a multi-phase development plan, NCL is investing heavily to introduce new attractions, and…

All That! being performed on Holland America's Eurodam for the first time.

Holland America Line Brings Back the Magic with New Onboard Entertainment

07/29/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

For years, Holland America Line (HAL) has been a favorite for cruisers seeking a refined and enriching experience at sea without a luxury line price tag. But in recent years, many loyal guests expressed their frustration over cuts to onboard entertainment, including the removal of the much-loved Lincoln Center Stage…

Princess Raises Prices and Adjusts Offerings in Packages for 2026

07/24/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Princess Cruises has announced updates to its Premier and Plus packages, set to take effect for voyages sailing in 2026. These packages bundle popular onboard amenities at a discounted rate.  Both have had some adjustments made to them that also include price increases, the introduction of new benefits, and the…

Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber

Margaritaville at Sea Shares First Look & Details of New Beachcomber

07/15/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Margaritaville at Sea is getting ready to set sail with its third and largest ship, the Beachcomber, and they just shared a peek at what the ship will look like when it is welcomed into the fleet in late 2026. Currently known as the Costa Fortuna, this vessel will join…

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