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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Arrives at Port Everglades

Fort Lauderdale finally has an Icon class ship of its own. Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas pulled into Port Everglades a little after 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, wrapping up a 13 night transatlantic crossing from Barcelona and making its first ever…

Belize State of Emergency: What Cruisers Need to Know

Report Suggests Magic Pipe Behind MSC Poesia Detention

Red and white balloon drop in a Carnival atrium during The Cat's Hollywood Debut Party with Cat in the Hat display

Carnival Adds Cat in the Hat Movie Parties and New Seuss Activities

MSC Poesia cruise ship at sea with a large red CANCELED stamp across it

MSC Cancels Poesia Cruise After Coast Guard Detention in Miami

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Carnival Prepaid Gratuity Stickers Spark Backlash

Royal Princess Drydock 2026: Sanctuary Collection & More

Villa Vie Odyssey residential cruise ship sailing past green islands on blue water

Villa Vie Plans Chapter 11: What It Means for Residential Cruising

Map of Miami area with Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Joy and Queen Elizabeth marked as delayed

Three Cruise Ships Delayed at PortMiami by Weather

The rusty SS United States ocean liner docked in Mobile, Alabama before its sinking as an artificial reef

SS United States Sinking November 12: How to Watch

Princess Sanctuary Collection Splurge or Skip headline over the Sanctuary Club pool deck

Is the Princess Sanctuary Collection Worth the Upcharge?

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Holland America Pickleball Cruises: Courts, Events & Packing Tips

Explore Holland America’s pickleball cruises, with onboard courts, pro-led activities, new Half Moon Cay courts and the Private Island Invitational.

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Cruise Luggage Not Delivered? How to Find Your Missing Bag

Everyone Off: Villa Vie and the Residential Cruise Dream

Illustrated map of the Bonaire DIY walking tour showing eight numbered stops from the cruise pier through Kralendijk

Bonaire Cruise Port Walking Tour: A DIY Guide

Illustrated map of the Curaçao walking tour route through Willemstad past Queen Emma Bridge, Handelskade and Floating Market

Curaçao Cruise Port Walking Tour: A DIY Guide

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Cruise Cabin Steward Requests: What to Ask on Day One

Welcome to Canada AKA Not Bermuda sign with red graffiti and a cruise ship docked behind it

Cruise Diverted to Canada? The Passport, Visa & DUI Traps

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Amex Cruise & Yacht Collection: Worth It or Book Direct?

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Early vs. Late vs. Anytime Dining on a Cruise: Which Is Best?

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Cruise Arrival Time vs. Boarding Time: What to Know

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Carnival Theme Nights and Parties: What to Wear on Every Ship

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Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Panama Canal Cruise Review – Day 1: November 8, 2026

Fresh off Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, I’m back on Holland America Line to kick off the line’s Caribbean season, and I’m doing it on a ship that shares the same bones as the Queen: Nieuw Amsterdam. Outside of the interior design, the layouts of these two…