Norwegian Aqua: What’s New and Better on NCL’s Latest Cruise Ship?
When Norwegian Cruise Line launched Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, their sleek design and new features quickly made waves in the industry. Yet, some passengers pointed out areas for improvement, particularly regarding onboard navigation, venue placements, and crowds. With Norwegian Aqua—the first ship in Norwegian’s new Prima Plus class—the line says it directly addressed passenger […]
How Music Influences Your Mood on a Cruise
The correct tune may create the ideal atmosphere. Are you ready for a good tear-up? Turn on your most depressing playlist. At the gym, want to be energized? Look for a song with a lively, engaging melody and a rapid speed. Songs that bring back happy memories are a great example of how music can […]
Princess Cruises Pulls Sailings from Texas Market, 15 Cruises Cancelled
Princess Cruises has canceled a full season of sailings aboard Majestic Princess from Galveston, Texas, affecting voyages between November 2026 and March 2027. The cruise line confirmed the change in a notice to booked guests, citing a shift in its “global fleet deployment strategy.” As of now, no replacement ship will sail from Galveston for […]
Weather Disrupts Norwegian Aqua’s Inaugural U.S. Arrival, Diverts to NYC
Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled its scheduled first call and preview event for Norwegian Aqua in Boston, citing extreme weather conditions in the North Atlantic that impact the ship’s transatlantic crossing. The change affects both the Boston preview event and disembarkation for guests originally set to leave the ship in Boston. Instead, guests will be […]
MSC Delivers World America, Begins Work on Two More Cruise Ships
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the shipyard behind its latest ships, marked major construction milestones last Thursday for its three World-class vessels. The celebrations included the delivery of MSC World America, a coin ceremony for MSC World Asia, and the cutting of the first steel for MSC World Atlantic. Founder and Group Chairman of […]
Carnival Grows Fleet With Two New Ships Sailing from Sydney and Brisbane
Carnival Cruise Line officially welcomes two new ships to its fleet this weekend as Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter prepare to sail their first cruises from Australia. The ships, previously sailing as Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter under P&O Cruises Australia, have been rebranded and refreshed as part of Carnival’s integration of the P&O brand […]
Over 200+ Cruise Passengers and Crew Sickened by Norovirus
Cunard Line and Seabourn Cruises cruise ships reported norovirus outbreaks in the last two weeks, affecting over 200 crew members and passengers. 226 People From Both Vessels Affected According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 183 out of 2,853 guests (7.2%) and 14 out of 1,232 crew members (1.1%) on Cunard’s Queen […]
How To File A Complaint Against A Cruise Line?
That dream vacation turned south fast, didn’t it? One minute, you are sipping cocktails on deck; the next, you are nursing a broken wrist from a slippery staircase. Cruise lines bank on your confusion after accidents because their glossy brochures never mention the uphill battle for compensation that follows when things go wrong. The expertise […]
Trip Report: Norwegian Aqua’s Debut—Dining, Design, and Midnight Discoveries
When Norwegian Cruise Line introduced the Prima class of ships in 2022, many (me included) called it a game-changer with its sleek look. This week, I got to check out their latest ship, the Norwegian Aqua, which represents the newest evolution of the class… so much so that it’s the first in what might be considered […]
Casino Cruises for Beginners: Tips for First-Time Gamblers at Sea
Have you ever imagined playing cards while on the open water? Cruise ship casinos make that feasible. Aside from the ocean views and sunsets, cruise ship casinos have a lot in common with vacations to Las Vegas. For first-time cruisers, gambling onboard can seem exciting—but it might also feel a little intimidating. Don’t worry, though. […]
