Celebrity Cruises Increases Automatic Gratuities
Celebrity Cruises has raised its automatic daily gratuities again. See the new rates, how much they’ve increased since 2023, where the money goes, and whether cruise gratuities are actually mandatory.
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Royal Caribbean Rewrites the ABCs
Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas will replace Bonaire with the rare cruise port of Santa Marta, Colombia, on its January 2027 sailing. Discover why the itinerary changed, what to do in Santa Marta, and why this historic Caribbean destination could become the highlight of the cruise.
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Is Free Front-Row Theater Seating on Cruises Becoming History?
TUI Cruises is testing paid front-row theater seating aboard Mein Schiff 7, raising questions about the future of complimentary cruise entertainment. Here’s what travelers need to know and whether more cruise lines could follow.
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Cruise Fans vs. Cruise Lines Face Off Over Ideal Voyage Length
A new 2026 cruise survey reveals that 59% of experienced cruisers prefer 8-13 night voyages, even as cruise lines continue expanding three- and four-night itineraries. Here’s why the industry faces a growing disconnect.
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Italian Police Investigate Tragedy at Sea
A 33-year-old steward was found dead aboard Celebrity Constellation in La Spezia, Italy, prompting a state police investigation. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s still unknown, and why crew welfare at sea is under the spotlight.
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That’s Forking Gross!!
A viral Carnival Cruise buffet video showing a passenger scratching her foot with a fork has sparked widespread hygiene concerns. Here’s what happened, whether fungus could spread through sanitized silverware, and what cruise ships do to keep passengers safe.
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Gulf Storm Threat Puts Cruise Passengers on Alert
A developing Gulf tropical system could impact cruise departures and itineraries across the northern Gulf Coast. See which ports, cruise ships, and travelers may be affected, plus the latest forecast and expert travel advice.
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Should You Book a Guaranteed Cabin?
Learn the pros and cons of booking a guaranteed cabin on a cruise and why some passengers have been denied boarding, and whether GTY cabins are worth the savings.
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Coast Guard Rushes to Rescue Pregnant Cruiser
A pregnant passenger was medically evacuated from Carnival Sunrise shortly after departing Miami due to pregnancy complications. Learn what happened, cruise pregnancy rules, babymoon travel tips, and why travel insurance is important.
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Teaching Career Ended Over Cruise Addiction
Former Ryde Academy principal Joy Ballard has been banned from teaching after England’s Teaching Regulation Agency found she manipulated school term dates to accommodate cruise holidays and misused school resources. Here’s everything revealed during the misconduct hearing.
