Explora Journeys just rolled out something new that fans of the brand will probably appreciate. The luxury cruise line has officially launched a referral program called The Gift of Sharing, and it is exactly what it sounds like. If you already enjoy sailing with Explora, you can now invite friends…

Carnival Cruise Line is quietly testing something new on Carnival Celebration, and it did not take long for word to get out. Earlier this morning, Cruise Director Louie Clare shared photos on his Facebook page showing brand-new upcharge menus that have popped up on Deck 16 aft in the Lido…

Just when you thought MSC Cruises couldn’t possibly have any more irons in the fire, they’ve gone and surprised us all again. Even as the line is busy launching and building its massive World Class vessels - currently the largest in their fleet - they have just announced a major…

The upcoming 2026-2027 Caribbean season from Royal Caribbean is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever. The cruise line just dropped its lineup for the 2027-2028 season, and once again the Caribbean is the star of the show. Thirteen ships will spend the year hopping between the Western,…

Carnival Cruise Line has quietly rolled out price increases to both its WiFi packages and onboard service charges effective December 1, 2025, and while the changes may seem subtle at first glance, they can make a noticeable difference over the course of a cruise, especially for families or anyone who…

When Celebration Key officially opened a few months ago, Carnival Cruise Line made a big deal about it being their new private playground on Grand Bahama. It was billed as an exclusive destination just for Carnival guests, complete with Instagrammable lagoons, food halls, and the world’s largest swim-up bar. But…

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, just delivered a major blow to solo cruisers. The company is reversing course on its plan to expand solo accommodations across its fleet. After promoting itself as a champion for solo…

Royal Caribbean just fired up the sparks in Saint-Nazaire, France, where the first piece of steel was officially cut for the line’s seventh Oasis-Class ship — the next in a lineup that’s been redefining cruising beginning with Oasis of the Seas's in December 2009. This newest addition doesn’t have a…

Big news out of Celebrity Cruises today. The line officially took delivery of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, and at the same time revealed the name of its next Edge-Class vessel — Celebrity Xcite — as steel cutting is officially underway at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.…

Carnival’s first Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, is officially back in action - fresh from her very first dry dock in France. This is the ship that started a new era for Carnival Cruise Line: the first in the Excel class, the largest class ever built for the brand, with her…