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View from the deck of Carnival Venezia showing the wake trailing behind as it moves through a blue ocean. The sky is mostly clear with some scattered clouds, perfect for a relaxing sea day. The railing is visible at the bottom of the image.

President Trump’s Executive Order Renames ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’

Frank M January 20, 2025

A large cruise ship sails near a coastal pier with mountainous terrain visible in the background and a clear blue sky overhead, part of the exciting 2026 itineraries offered by Carnival.

Carnival Announces New Visa Requirements for EU and UK Sailings

Andrea Santillan January 17, 2025

Sign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in front of their headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia under a clear blue sky, following reports of a gastro outbreak on a luxury cruise ship.

Report: Cruise Ship Outbreaks of 2024

Doug Parker January 3, 2025

A person in a dark outfit and straw hat, resembling an influencer on their one day off, holds the Philippine flag on the deck of a ship. The backdrop reveals a stunning contrast of water and snow-covered mountains beneath a clear sky.

Cruise Industry Urged to Offer Crew Members Monthly Rest Day

Andrea Santillan December 16, 2024

saga spirit of discovery

Report Shows 100 Injured, One Dead as Cruise Battled Violent Storm in Bay of Biscay

Doug Parker October 29, 2024

A hexagonal hot tub with blue water is built into a wooden deck. Lounge chairs are arranged nearby. The background shows a glass railing overlooking a body of water under a clear blue sky.

Health Warning Issued for Cruise Ship Hot Tubs

Frank M October 28, 2024

A split image reveals a document with "Cancel for any reason" and "Approved" stamped on the left, highlighting a flexible cancellation policy, while on the right, a magnificent white cruise ship from a renowned cruise line sails gracefully on a river under the vivid blue sky.

Widow Faces Refund Battle With Cruise Line After Husband’s Death

Doug Parker October 21, 2024

A large cruise ship, reminiscent of the Titanic, docked at a shipyard with cranes labeled "H & W" in the background on a cloudy day.

112 Years After Titanic’s Sinking, Its Shipyard Faces Bankruptcy

Doug Parker September 18, 2024

A large ship is being loaded onto a truck.

Legal Battle Erupts Over Future of Iconic SS United States in Philadelphia

Frank M September 15, 2024

carnival jubilee

Carnival and Disney Shipyard Secures Bailout to Stay Afloat

Frank M September 11, 2024

Carnival is Setting the Record Straight on Your Cruise Gratuities

Millions of Guests Later, Carnival’s 25 Years at Port of Galveston

Galveston’s Port Traffic Changes Impact Carnival, Disney, and Princess Cruises

Carnival Elation Sailing Cancelled for Extended Dry-Dock in 2026

Cruise Industry Hits Fourth Consecutive Record Year With 4.5% Growth in 2026

How Vancouver’s Cruise Industry Generated Over $1 Billion in 2025

Juneau Ends 2025 Cruise Season with New Caps Coming for 2026

P&O Cruises’ Iona Undergoes Rescheduled Drydock