Halloween at sea? Yes, please! If you’ve never sailed with Carnival during October, you’re in for a fang-tastic treat. Every year, Carnival transforms its fleet into floating haunted houses filled with spooky fun, eerie décor, and festive activities the whole family (or your fun-loving friend group) can enjoy. We're talking…
Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new dining concept onboard Carnival Vista, and if you’re someone who thinks dinner in the main dining room takes a little too long, this just might be the solution you’ve been waiting for. The new Express Dining option is currently in the testing…
When it comes to iconic ships, there are many that come to mind, whether for historical reasons such as the Queen Mary, or for being one of the world's largest and most attention grabbing such as Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. The cruise line's Icon-class vessels have certainly raised…
Cunard Line, known for its luxury ocean voyages and transatlantic crossings on the Queen Mary 2, has stirred the waters with a new policy: as of June 2025, room service now comes with a fee for guests in Britannia-grade staterooms after 10:00 a.m. This change, which puts Cunard in line…
Hey there, Texas! Get ready to set sail for The Bahamas. Yes, you can finally visit the Bahamas thanks to Carnival Jubilee’s brand-new 8-day Bahamas itinerary, launching in September 2026 from Galveston, Texas. These new cruises take you to two of Carnival's exclusive private islands along with a visit to…
Celebrity Cruises is getting ready to breathe new life into one of its most beloved classes of ships. Beginning with Celebrity Solstice in 2026, the cruise line is investing more than $250 million to modernize and reimagine its entire Solstice Series fleet. From redesigned accommodations and new dining concepts to…
MSC Cruises continues to expand their fleet, and today they announced an order for two additional World Class ships that will enter service in 2029 and 2030. Currently referred to as World Class 5 and World Class 6, the ships will be built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France and…
A few days ago, we shared the exciting news that Margaritaville at Sea was expanding its fleet with the acquisition of the Costa Fortuna. The ship, part of the Costa Cruises line, was confirmed as being sold and will leave the fleet in 2026 for a rebrand and refurbishment before…
For many cruisers in Central and South Florida, Brightline has become a go-to option for traveling to cruise ports in Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. As someone who has taken Brightline’s PREMIUM class multiple times to cruise ports as well as trips to Orlando from Boca Raton, I have…
Back in October 2024, Royal Caribbean dropped some major news: they’re acquiring the Puerto Costa Maya cruise port and over 200 acres of surrounding land for $292 million. Their big plan? Transform this popular Western Caribbean stop into Perfect Day Mexico, an exclusive destination set to open in fall 2027.…
