The Names That Never Made It to Sea
Royal Caribbean has trademarked dozens of unusual cruise ship names, from Journey and Nova to Happy and Love. Here’s what the names reveal about future ships.
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NCL Cruisers Get Locked Out of Their Own Vacation
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Tides Waterpark is now open at Great Stirrup Cay. Discover the 19 slides, 800-foot river, cliff jumps, costs and influencer controversy.
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Man Who “Cried Wolf” On A Cruise Indicted
A Chicago man faces up to five years in federal prison after an alleged cruise ship bomb threat. Here’s what happened and what cruisers should know about ship security.
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The Wild Sting Operation On The MSC Seascape
Cruise drama explained: Vanessa Phillips’ viral sting operation, Armonte Wilson’s response, the alleged $1,100 dispute and why the bizarre saga has taken over social media.
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New Program, Same Problems
Carnival Platinum perks are being canceled on two September 5 sailings, but the problem predates Carnival Rewards. Here’s why the loyalty overhaul may take years to fix it.
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Even Cruise Ships Struggle To Parallel Park
Carnival Breeze scraped the Cozumel pier on August 31, 2026. Here’s what happened, the damage reported, why the ship hit the dock and what passengers should know.
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RIP, VIFP. Carnival Rewards Is Finally Here
Carnival Rewards replaces VIFP on September 1, 2026. Here’s what changes with Stars, Points, Platinum, Diamond status, milestones and the launch-day website issues.
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Royal Caribbean Drops an @
Royal Caribbean has dropped “at” from Perfect Day at CocoCay, renaming its popular Bahamas destination Perfect Day CocoCay. Here’s what the change means.
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Which Cruise Lines Let You Chat for Free?
Compare cruise line messaging costs in 2026, including free chat on Royal Caribbean, Disney and MSC, Carnival’s $5 fee, Norwegian’s messaging options and tips for staying connected at sea.
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Why Do Crew Use Code Words on a Cruise Ship?
What do Alpha, Bravo, Oscar and Kilo mean on a cruise ship? Discover common emergency codes, why crews use them and whether discretion helps keep passengers safe.
