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Carnival Adds Lifetime Status to New Loyalty Program

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Carnival Cruise Line has announced updates to its newly unveiled Carnival Rewards loyalty program, following pushback from guests after the initial rollout. The enhancements focus on rewarding the line’s most loyal guests in the Diamond and Platinum tiers. From VIFP to Carnival Rewards Carnival’s current Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) Club, launched in 2012, rewards […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Adds No-Show Fee for Specialty Dining

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has implemented a new $10 per person fee for guests who miss specialty dining reservations without canceling or modifying them at least two hours in advance. The policy is now in effect across NCL’s fleet and applies to all specialty restaurants that require reservations, including popular venues like Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le […]

Disney Cruise Line Delays New Ship’s Debut by Nearly Three Months

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Disney Cruise Line has announced a nearly three-month delay for its newest vessel, Disney Adventure, postponing the ship’s maiden voyage from December 15, 2025, to March 10, 2026. The company attributed the change to “unexpected delays in the shipbuilding process,” citing a need to uphold the brand’s high standards as it completes construction and outfitting […]

Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Using Relative’s GoFundMe on Carnival Cruise

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A woman in Pennsylvania is facing criminal charges after allegedly using more than $37,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign for personal expenses, including a cruise. According to police in Westmoreland County, Vanessa Lewis started the fundraiser to help her cousin, who was unable to care for himself following a serious motorcycle crash. The victim’s father […]

10 Essential Cruise Tips for First-Time Passengers

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There’s something magical about setting sail on the open sea. Cruises offer the perfect mix of adventure, luxury, and relaxation, all while transporting you to exciting destinations. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or someone who hasn’t set foot on a ship in years, planning the perfect cruise takes some insider knowledge. From packing smart to […]

Cruise Passenger Jumps Overboard in Puerto Rico to Avoid $16K Casino Debt

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A Royal Caribbean cruise ship guest is facing federal charges after he jumped overboard to apparently avoid paying a large casino debt. The criminal complaint alleges Jey Gonzalez-Diaz had jumped off Royal Caribbean ship Rhapsody of the Seas while it was disembarking ship guests in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Guest Had Racked Up Around $16,000 […]

Cruise Ship Report Hundreds of Discharge Violations in Alaska Waters

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Cruise ships are continuing to break rules on waste water discharges, and have been getting very little pushback from federal authorities. The Juneau based Southeast Alaska Conservation Council released data relating to the 2023 and 2024 season, showing hundreds of violations. It found 17 ships had more than 700 violation days in Alaska over the […]

Carnival Firenze Plans Epic 45-Day Sailing Before Relocating to Miami

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Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for a series of new 2027 cruises aboard Carnival Firenze, including three extended South America voyages and a range of Caribbean itineraries. The new deployments come as the “Fun Italian Style” ship transitions from its West Coast base in Long Beach, California, to a new temporary homeport in Miami. […]

Dozens of Labadee Calls Dropped as Royal Caribbean Extends Haiti Pause

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Royal Caribbean has further extended cancelations to private destination Labadee in Haiti. The cruise line had already suspended ship visits until November, but has now extended this for another six months. Calls To Labadee Suspended For Another Six Months The cruise line has emailed booked guests and travel agents that their ships will not call […]

Cruise Passenger Killed After Car Plunges Into Creek in Ketchikan, Alaska

Several people in yellow safety gear work in a narrow stream beside a blue-sided wooden building in Ketchikan, Alaska. One person climbs a ladder attached to the building, while others are in the water near the rocky bank after a car accident.

A woman has died after a car accident in Ketchikan, Alaska. The 57-year-old woman from Auburn, Indiana was struck by the vehicle as it left a downtown parking lot. Vehicle Plunges into Creek Local media quoted city officials saying she was a cruise ship passenger. Five ships visited the port on Thursday and it is […]