Just two days into an 8-night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, passengers on the 3,114-guest cruise ship were left in the dark. For at least half an hour, cabins lost lighting, main dining rooms were dimly lit by auxiliary lighting, and passengers were told to steer clear of elevators, as technicians worked...

Holland America Line is redesigning its popular Ocean Bar on Oosterdam that will bring guests closer to live music in a more connected venue. The new Ocean Bar on Oosterdam will be inspired by travel’s golden age, featuring Art Deco influences, custom furnishings and refreshed materials that blend craftsmanship with sustainability. Custom furnishings developed specifically...

Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line with 30 cruise ships in service. So far in 2026, 38% of its ships that have been inspected scored a perfect 100 during the surprise health inspections. Although Royal Caribbean has 30 ships in service, only 24 have received health inspections this year that are conducted by...

When you have almost 9,000 square feet to enjoy in your very own suite on a cruise ship, you might feel like it’s a waste to even leave.  Throw in your very own private gym to enjoy as well, and this little slice of heaven feels a lot more like home, a very luxurious home....

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out to recent guests to inform them that they are working closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The reason? Three passengers who sailed aboard Norwegian Prima earlier this summer (May and July) were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, although the source of the exposure hasn’t yet...

Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to impacted guests about a September 9, 2026 sailing on Carnival Splendor.  The Australian-based cruise ship will not be able to make its scheduled stop in Cairns due to “current channel depths”. Carnival Splendor is currently running regular cruises out of Sydney, Australia and will remain in the South...

Margaritaville at Sea has added more benefits for guests who play in the casino on its cruise ships. Margaritaville at Sea Casino Players Club will offer guests more than ever before starting on October 1, 2026. The cruise line is building on the four-tier Casino Players Club that was introduced last year. They offer four...

Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the opening of Great Tides Waterpark on its private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. NCL hosted an exclusive event for various members of the media to get a first look at Great Tides Waterpark before the official grand opening on September 4, 2026. The nearly six-acre waterpark offers one-of-a-kind...

If you have 138 days and about $77,000 to spare, a cruise line just opened an epic world cruise out of PortMiami for 2029. Seabourn just revealed a new iconic world cruise, and it’s very different from most global sailings out of Southern Florida. Only about 450 passengers will be able to book the 138-day...

Carnival Cruise Line has officially launched their new rewards program and credit card that drastically changes how Carnival cruisers earn and maintain status. Carnival Cruise Line has switched away from a traditional cruise rewards system that awards days at sea and moved to a program that is similar to what airlines and hotels offer. The...