Carnival Cruise Line Drops Paper Tickets for Shore Excursions
Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out a new digital platform to simplify the shore excursion experience for guests and tour operators alike. No More Paper Tickets Now being piloted with select partners in The Bahamas and Caribbean, the platform eliminates the need for physical tickets, allowing guests to check in using their Sail & Sign […]
Carnival Legend Begins First Season From San Francisco
Carnival Legend has officially arrived at the Port of San Francisco, marking its debut as a seasonal homeport for the 2,124-guest Spirit-class ship. This move increases Carnival Cruise Line’s presence on the West Coast, joining Carnival Miracle in offering expanded cruise options from California. Inaugural Call to San Francisco To commemorate the ship’s inaugural call, […]
Cruise Passenger Fined in Bermuda on Drug Charges
A cruise ship passenger has been fined after a guilty plea admitting to drugs possession and importation in Bermuda. Pamela Walker, 60, a US national, initially approached customs officers at King’s Wharf last weekend, inquiring whether cannabis was illegal in Bermuda. Woman Asked if Cannabis Was Illegal in Bermuda “If I had some weed, would […]
FBI: Cruise Crime Investigations Surge at Port of Galveston
The Port of Galveston is experiencing record cruise passenger traffic, leading to a surge of suspected criminal activity on cruise ships. According to local media outlet KPRC 2 News, federal law enforcement is called to board ships at Galveston almost every week. As the country’s fourth busiest cruise port, the FBI has a dedicated special […]
Here’s What to Expect on Star of the Seas: Food, Drinks, Shows
Royal Caribbean has shared a closer look at what guests can expect when Star of the Seas debuts in August 2025 from Port Canaveral. The second ship in the Icon Class will offer new experiences and returning entertainment, dining, and nightlife favorites tailored for families, couples, and groups. Entertainment on Star of the Seas The […]
Holland America Adds Lasting Tribute to Beloved Guide Dog
Holland America Line has honored the memory of Joska, a guide dog who spent more than 900 nights at sea and earned the cruise line’s 5-Star Mariner status and Platinum Medallion, making her the first service dog to receive such recognition. Joska sailed alongside Cornelia and Cornelis Marinussen, two of the line’s most loyal guests, […]
Mexico Sets $5 Cruise Passenger Tax for July 1 After Industry Pushback
Mexico has drastically reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax from $42 to just $5 per person, following pushback from port communities and cruise industry leaders. The new rate, part of the Derecho de No Residente (DNR) initiative, will take effect July 1, 2025. Initially announced in late 2024, the $42 fee drew immediate concern from […]
Carnival Explains Why Boxed Cereal Is Gone, Issues Food Warning
A Carnival Cruise Line guest recently posted on Facebook about a breakfast gripe: the disappearance of mini cereal boxes from the buffet. In a message to Brand Ambassador John Heald, the guest explained that the boxes were perfect for their kids to snack on during shore excursions, and they weren’t thrilled with the current setup. […]
Police Launch Murder Probe After Death on Cruise Ship
UK police have opened a homicide investigation following the death of a 60-year-old man on a cruise ship. An altercation took place aboard the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship only about two hours after it departed Southampton at the weekend, and while it was still in British waters. MSC Virtuosa was on a short two-night weekend […]
Teachers Can Win a Free Cruise — Here’s How to Enter
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has relaunched its annual “Giving Joy” campaign, offering teachers across the U.S. and Canada the chance to win a well-deserved vacation. Now in its sixth year, the program celebrates educators who go above and beyond to inspire, uplift, and make a difference in their classrooms […]
