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A Carnival Cruise in November is Now Adults Only

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Carnival Cruise Line is changing course for one of its upcoming voyages. The November 1, 2025, sailing aboard Carnival Magic has been reclassified as a Casino Event cruise and will now be adults-only, allowing only guests aged 21 and up. The change was announced via an official letter sent to booked passengers on May 20. […]

MSC Cruises Overhauls Specialty Dining With Fixed Pricing and Flexible Packages

A modern sushi restaurant, reminiscent of Royal Caribbean Oasis Class dining, features a long illuminated bar with high wooden chairs, red-napkin place settings, and several chefs preparing food behind a glass counter. Diners are visible at the far end.

MSC Cruises has rolled out a new era of specialty dining across its fleet, aiming to simplify the experience and boost value for guests. The updates, announced on May 21, include fixed-price menus and fully customizable dining packages available on most MSC ships. New Dining on MSC The new model centers around guest flexibility and […]

Casino on a Cruise Ship: Sail, Spin, and Win at Sea

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Picture this: ocean views, a cocktail in hand, and a blackjack table, all on a cruise ship. Cruise casinos mix luxury travel with real-money gaming, offering slot machines, poker, and more at sea. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something for everyone. In this guide, we’ll cover the games, rules at sea, top cruise lines, […]

Norovirus Precautions Postpone Cruise Departure in Sydney

The Crown Princess cruise ship sails away from Port Everglades under a clear blue sky, with multiple decks visible and many passengers on board. Waves ripple in the foreground as the elegant vessel glides through the ocean.

Embarkation for the Crown Princess in Sydney on May 20 was delayed due to sanitation protocols following a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on the previous sailing. Contacting Passengers In a letter to booked guests, Princess said: “Please be advised there will be a slight delay in the embarkation process for your upcoming Crown Princess voyage departing […]

Carnival’s Prepares for Summer Surge: 2.8M Burgers, 13M Ice Cream Cones

A large cruise ship, the Carnival Jubilee, docked at a VIP dock.

Carnival Cruise Line is preparing for a record-breaking summer. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, it expects to carry nearly two million guests aboard its largest fleet to date. The season will also mark the much-anticipated July 19 opening of Celebration Key, Carnival’s new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama. “Summer is the busiest time for […]

48 Crimes Reported on Cruise Ships in Early 2025

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Newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows 48 crimes were reported aboard cruise ships during the first three months of 2025, continuing a post-pandemic rise in incidents at sea. The majority of those crimes—33 cases—involved sexual assault, followed by seven reports each of serious physical assault and theft over $10,000. This is […]

Cruise Ship Captain Dies Suddenly During Asia Sailing

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Princess Cruises is mourning the sudden death of Captain Michele Bartolomei, who passed away unexpectedly onboard Diamond Princess early May 19 while the ship was docked in Keelung, Taiwan. The 52-year-old captain was at the helm of a 19-night sailing through Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China when a medical emergency occurred in the early morning. […]

Royal Caribbean Reveals Perfect Day Mexico’s Record-Breaking Amenities

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Royal Caribbean has outlined what’s coming at the new private destination Perfect Day Mexico, which is set to launch in 2027. The second location in the Perfect Day collection will be about twice the size of the original Perfect Day at CocoCay. Located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast in Mahahual, it will be a featured stop […]

22-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Struck by Propeller on Excursion in Nassau

A white lighthouse stands on a small rocky island in Nassau, Bahamas surrounded by turquoise water. In the background, Nassau reveals a cluster of tall, pink buildings amid greenery under a clear blue sky.

A young woman is in critical condition after falling from a boat during an excursion on a Bahamas cruise. Hannah Smith, 22, from Memphis, was on a Carnival cruise with a friend celebrating her recent college graduation. Young Woman Suffered Extensive Injuries After Fall After falling into the water, it is thought she came into […]