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Mexico Doubles Cruise Passenger Tax to $10
The cost of taking a cruise to Mexico officially went up today. Effective August 1, 2026, Mexico’s Non-Resident Duty (DNR) increased from $5 to $10 per…
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Norwegian Cruise Pricing Is Changing: When to Book
Norwegian Cruise Line wants you to stop waiting for a deal. That was one of the biggest takeaways from the company’s recent earnings call, where executives…
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Celebrity Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities for 2026
Another cruise line has raised its daily gratuities, and this time it’s Celebrity Cruises. Effective July 29, 2026, Celebrity increased its automatic gratuity charge by $1.50…
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Is MSC Planning to Enter the River Cruise Market?
MSC has spent the past several years putting new ships just about everywhere, and now it may be getting ready to put vessels in a different…
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Margaritaville at Sea Is Going All-In on Halloween
When most people think about Halloween cruises, Disney Cruise Line is probably the first cruise line that comes to mind. Disney has been doing its Halloween…
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Disney Just Locked Down Alaska’s Best-Kept Cruise Port
Disney Cruise Line is making a very long-term bet on Alaska, and honestly, it’s not hard to see why. Disney recently signed a 15-year preferential berthing…
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What’s Up With Labadee? Royal Caribbean Cancels Through 2027
Just when it seemed like Labadee might eventually find its way back onto Royal Caribbean itineraries, the cruise line has pushed the destination even farther into…
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Zuiderdam Next Holland America Ship to Be “Evolution-ized”
Holland America just announced that Zuiderdam is the next ship getting the Evolution treatment, and honestly, after sailing on her in December 2025, I can say…
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Holland America Announces 2027-2028 Caribbean Season
Back in May, I took a close look at Holland America’s 2027-2028 deployment and came away puzzled. At that point, the line had only confirmed one…
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Holland America Cuts South Florida Ships for Winter 2027-28
UPDATE: On July 6, 2026, Holland America announced their full 2027/2028 lineup. While some ships won’t be returning to South Florida, the line will retain a…