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Why Royal Caribbean’s $10,000 Beach Cabana Is Already in High Demand

A tropical beach scene with a two-story cabana featuring pink railings, a thatched roof, a green spiral slide, a hot tub, people relaxing on lounge chairs, and palm trees under a clear sky.

Royal Caribbean’s newest private beach destination hasn’t even opened yet, but its premium amenities are already making waves. The cruise line recently revealed that its $10,000-per-day Ultimate Family Cabana at the upcoming Royal Beach Club Paradise Island sold within the first hour of opening for reservations, and demand hasn’t slowed. “We really do think we’ve […]

Cruise Passengers Left in Hawaii After Tsunami Forces Early Departure

norwegian cruise pride of america hawaii

A massive 8+ magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, forcing evacuations and disrupting cruise operations in Hawaii. You can read the latest statement from Norwegian Cruise Line here. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America was docked in Hilo when the tsunami alert was issued. Following maritime protocols, […]

Carnival Marks Celebration Key Milestone With 9,000 Guests in One Day

A large Carnival cruise ship is docked near a tropical beach resort with multiple pools, palm trees, and colorful buildings, ready to welcome 9,000 guests overlooking clear blue ocean water under a partly cloudy sky.

Carnival Cruise Line marked another major milestone last week at its all-new private destination, Celebration Key, as two of its ships, Mardi Gras and Carnival Pride, docked side by side, bringing a combined 9,000 guests to experience the newly opened resort on Grand Bahama Island. This moment comes just days after Celebration Key officially welcomed […]

Norwegian Cruise Line to Build 19-Slide Water Park at Private Island Great Stirrup Cay

Aerial view of the expansive water park at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island, featuring water slides, pools, a lazy river, tropical landscaping, and lounge chairs with the ocean in the background under a blue sky.

Nineteen waterslides and a lazy river are just some of what Norwegian Cruise Line plans to include in the latest round of enhancements to private island Great Stirrup Cay, the line revealed Tuesday. The nearly six-acre park, dubbed Great Tides Waterpark, is scheduled to open in summer 2026 on NCL’s private island in the Bahamas. […]

Has Cruise Etiquette Gone Overboard?

A large cruise ship, named Carnival Sunshine, sails on a calm ocean near Norfolk. The ship has a blue and white exterior with red accents and a distinctive red funnel featuring the Carnival logo. The sky is partly cloudy, and the horizon is visible in the distance, hinting at exciting 2025 itineraries ahead.

Over the past year, Carnival Cruise Line has made headlines thanks to a wave of new policy changes geared toward curbing disruptive onboard behavior.  Updates such as teen curfews, music restrictions, and changes to the loyalty program have ignited discussions among both seasoned and first-time cruisers. At the heart of this conversation is a polarizing […]

Cruise Guest Falls From Pool Deck on Icon of the Seas

The Icon of the Seas, a large cruise ship, docked in a city.

A bizarre fall aboard Icon of the Seas is making waves after a video surfaced showing a cruise guest tumbling from the Hideaway Pool on Deck 15. The short, viral clip shows the guest perched on the edge of the aft-facing infinity pool before losing balance and falling over the outer railing. Fortunately, the guest […]

Brilliant Lady Arrives Shipyard Ahead of NYC Debut

A large Virgin Ship Brilliant Lady, debuting in 2025, sailing on the ocean at sunset.

Brilliant Lady arrived at Fincantieri’s Palermo yard in July 2025 to begin final outfitting before its September debut. According to Cruise Industry News, work includes hull inspections, propulsion system calibration, and exterior painting, with completion scheduled for late August. Contractors are installing fixtures and furnishings in dining venues, lounges, and crew quarters. Safety equipment tests […]

MSC Deploys Six Ships to U.S. Ports for Summer 2027

MSC World America Arrives to Miami 2

MSC Cruises will position six ships at four U.S. homeports for the summer 2027 season. The lineup ranges from three- and four-night Bahamas getaways to weeklong Caribbean cruises and seasonal Alaska sailings. The 205,800-ton MSC World America, which was christened in April this year in Miami, returns to PortMiami with alternating seven-night western and eastern […]

Mardi Gras Makes History at Celebration Key

Two large cruise ships, including the Mardi Gras, are docked side by side at Celebration Key’s pier on clear turquoise water. A coastal resort, sandy beaches, and lush greenery grace the background under a mostly clear sky.

On July 25, 2025, Celebration Key welcomed Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, the largest cruise ship ever to dock at the private resort destination. The 183,900-ton Excel-class vessel, capable of accommodating 5,200 guests, arrived promptly at 8 a.m. after completing a seven-night voyage through the Eastern Caribbean. Baltimore-based Carnival Pride joined Mardi Gras. 20 Years […]