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Nassau Is About to Have Some Competition
Jan 13, 2026 3 min read

Nassau Is About to Have Some Competition

Cruise lines may soon look beyond Nassau as Mayaguana emerges as a new Bahamas cruise…

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Jan 13, 2026 5 min read

One Passenger’s Dinner Routine Divides Cruisers

A main dining room dispute aboard a cruise ship sparks debate over food quality, passenger…

NCL cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway
Jan 12, 2026 4 min read

NCL Has Been Breaking Maritime Rules Since the ’90s

Norwegian Cruise Line revives its iconic “It’s Different Out Here” tagline with a bold new…

Legend of the Seas Sets a New Course for Family Cruising in 2026
Jan 12, 2026 5 min read

Legend of the Seas Sets a New Course for Family Cruising in 2026

Discover Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, the massive Icon Class cruise ship launching in…

luxury liners sailing on bright ocean near city port
Jan 11, 2026 7 min read

You’ll Pay Dramatically More to Cruise in 2026

Cruise prices, drink packages, and specialty dining are rising in 2026. Find out what’s changing…

Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas Cruise Ship
Jan 10, 2026 4 min read

A New Royal Caribbean Ship Class? Industry Buzz Points to an Imminent Announcement

Industry buzz is heating up around Royal Caribbean. Rumors point to the long-awaited Discovery Class…

Great Stirrup Cay entry
Jan 9, 2026 4 min read

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay Just Got Bigger, Bolder, and Way More Fun

Norwegian Cruise Line is transforming Great Stirrup Cay with a massive 1.4-acre pool, adults-only Vibe…

Royal Caribbean’s New Terminal Signals Miami’s Cruise Future
Jan 8, 2026 3 min read

Royal Caribbean’s New Terminal Signals Miami’s Cruise Future

Royal Caribbean breaks ground on Miami’s $345M Terminal G, designed for mega cruise ships like…

A tired call center employee covering her face with hands in frustration, wearing a headset in an office.
Jan 7, 2026 4 min read

Travel Agent Accused of Selling Cruises That Didn’t Exist

A New York travel agent faces grand larceny charges after allegedly selling fake cruise and…

Explore the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay with limestone karsts and kayaking adventures.
Jan 6, 2026 4 min read

No Tents, No Compromises: The New Era of Nature Cruises

From Alaska to Antarctica, see why expedition cruises are the fastest-growing way to experience remote…

Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest docked at Celebration Key
Jan 5, 2026 4 min read

The U.S. Cruise Boom Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

The cruise industry is on track for a fourth straight record year. AAA predicts 21.7…

Studio portrait of expressionless man with red laser lines on face in low light.
Jan 1, 2026 5 min read

No Card, No Key, No Problem

Royal Caribbean is testing facial recognition cabin doors that unlock automatically, personalize stateroom settings, enhance…

Carnival Sunrise cruise ship
Dec 29, 2025 3 min read

A Mother’s Instinct Leads to Dramatic Rescue at Celebration Key

A mother jumped into the water after her 4-year-old fell between the Carnival Sunrise cruise…

MSC World America cruise ship during sea trials in March 2025
Dec 26, 2025 5 min read

Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Are cruise ships getting too big? We break down the rise of mega-ships, crowd complaints,…

Carnival Cruisers Rally to Keep the Conga Line Alive
Dec 23, 2025 4 min read

Carnival Cruisers Rally to Keep the Conga Line Alive

Carnival cruisers debate whether the conga line still belongs at deck parties after John Heald…