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, […]
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 […]
Woman Claims 6-Year Health Nightmare Began After Swimming with the Pigs in Bahamas
A recent viral social media post warns cruise passengers about health risks associated with a popular Bahamas excursion: swimming with pigs at Pig Beach near Nassau. A New York woman claims she contracted a parasitic roundworm infection, Ascaris suum, after holding a piglet close to her face during a swimming with the pigs excursion at […]
New Hawaii Law Adds 11% Tax to Cruise Fares Starting January 2026
Cruises to Hawaii are about to get a little more expensive from 2026. The Hawaii State Legislature has hiked the transient accommodations tax (TAT), which will now, for the first time, impact cruise ship passengers for every Hawaii port call. Transient Accommodations Tax The transient accommodations tax was created to generate revenue for stays at […]
Cruise Dock Plan Sinks as Cayman Islands Opt to Stick With Tenders
Cayman Islands voters have overwhelmingly rejected a cruise pier, ending years-long efforts to expand the cruise industry with a new dock and facility. Voters Say No to Cruise Dock In a national referendum held alongside general elections, 65% of voters said “no” to developing a dock, favoring the current tender system despite concerns from the […]
Carnival Cruise Director Schedule 2025 – See Who’s On Your Ship
Who is your cruise director on Carnival Cruise Line? Find out easily in our Cruise Director Schedule, which is organized clearly by ship. Quickly see who’s aboard your next cruise and their scheduled dates. Carnival Adventure Carnival Adventure Cruise Director Schedule (2025) Cruise Director Dates Onboard Michelle O’Callaghan Until June 12, 2025 Abbie Lockett May […]
Cruise Fans Say Goodbye to Another Familiar Face at Carnival
After nearly a decade of entertaining guests and leading shipboard fun, Carnival Cruise Director Jake is stepping away from the microphone. In a heartfelt Facebook post, he announced his departure from Carnival Cruise Line, calling it “one of the most emotional things I’ve ever done.” Jake started his Carnival journey as an intern and later […]
Feds Target 11 Cruise Ship Workers in Child Exploitation Crackdown
A joint federal operation at U.S. cruise ports has led to the arrest or removal of 11 cruise ship crew members linked to child exploitation offenses, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Led by CBP’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Human Trafficking Unit, the coordinated efforts involved Port Canaveral, Port of Galveston, and other […]
