Norwegian Cruise Line just ramped up the guest experience on two Jewel-class ships, and the results speak for themselves.  The pictures NCL has just sent out really look like they are from a brand-new ship. I mean, just look at that thermal suite! Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade are fresh out of dry dock and...

A U.S. flagged cruise ship sailing to Alaska has been hit with their third Gastrointestinal illness outbreak in the past six weeks. National Geographic Sea Bird, a cruise ship that sails with Lindblad Expeditions, reported to the CDC this week that 29% of passengers on its most recent cruise reported vomiting and abdominal cramps. While...

Along with a historic heatwave in Europe, the rivers on the continent are also dropping dangerously low. The Danube River is always active this time of year with around 150 river ships sailing up and down these waters throughout the course of summer. But due to some of the lowest water levels on record, cruise...

When Crystal Cruises’ newest ship, Crystal Grace, debuts in 2028, it will have new family and outdoor spaces that will elevate the guest experience. The Seahorse Pool will be the largest pool in Crystal’s fleet. The expansive pool area will feature 140 loungers between Deck 10 and 11 and have areas for guests to relax,...

It might be boiling hot in the United States this July, but below the equator cruise travelers are enjoying their winter season. And for Carnival, that presents an opportunity to do something unique on their ships. From ugly Christmas sweater competitions to snowfall and tree-lighting ceremonies, Carnival Cruise Line has officially kicked off its highly...

Just this week we learned that Galveston is planning a fifth cruise terminal at Pier 14. This brand-new facility is still in the early planning stages, but things are already moving fast. Now, according to recent reports from a Galveston news outlet, Royal Caribbean is already calling dibs on that new terminal. Galveston is serious...

I still don’t really understand the mentality of someone who gets up at 6AM on a cruise just so they can clip a towel to a couple loungers near the pool and go enjoy the rest of the ship all day. It’s not just a nuisance. It’s a bad experience for all the people who...

It’s not looking good for Labadee. More port visits from Royal Caribbean cruise ships are being axed as thousands of emails go out to announce the news to booked guests. While the cruise line officially removed the port from its schedules through December 2026 earlier this year, the cancellations are now quietly rolling deep into...

The city of St. John’s, located in Newfoundland, Canada, officially confirmed that two major cruise ships canceled their scheduled stops at the port on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. These two vessels were the only ships on the schedule for the entire month of July, so it’s a major blow to the region’s economy. St. John’s...

Port Canaveral, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, is currently in the middle of a $175 million project that will greatly improve two of their cruise ship terminals. The construction project at Terminals 5 & 6 is one of the most ambitious projects in the port’s history. Here is a look at...