Princess Cruises Announces Free Cancellations Due to LA Fires
Princess Cruises is offering flexible options for booked guests resident in areas that have been devastated by the Los Angeles fires. The cruise line will enable guests to cancel their booked cruises without penalties which are scheduled to depart between January 11 and January 30, 2025. They will receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to […]
MSC Announces First Super Bowl Commercial, Teases Surprise Celebrities
MSC Cruises is making its mark on the Super Bowl with its first “Big Game” ad. The 60-second spot will highlight the cruise line’s focus on the American market while featuring two soon-to-be-revealed celebrities. The upcoming TV commercial will showcase the Swiss-Italian company’s newest ships, its growing list of home ports in the region, the […]
Holland America’s $70M Expansion Will Enhance Guests’ Alaskan Experiences
Holland America Line (HAL) announced a $70 million multi-year investment in Alaska. The fund will be used to grow guest capacity, improve its Denali property, and enhance tours by land and sea. Referring to it as a “win” for Alaska, HAL guests, and the company, HAL President Beth Bodensteiner explained, “Enhancing and expanding the Holland […]
11 Reasons to Cruise to Your Career Happiness
Picture yourself on a stunning Caribbean cruise, escaping the daily grind and exploring fresh career possibilities. Imagine spending a week at sea guided by a trusted career coach who has helped thousands uncover work they truly love. This isn’t just a vacation—it’s an opportunity to reflect, recharge, and take steps toward transforming your professional life. […]
Two Passengers Diagnosed with Legionnaires’ After Cruise
Royal Caribbean has alerted passengers that two individuals who sailed on Symphony of the Seas in late 2024 were later diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a rare and potentially serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. The cruise line sent letters to passengers who sailed in October and December 2024, informing them of the cases after notification […]
Coast Guard Airlifts Passenger from Carnival Valor Near New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans aircrew successfully evacuated a 33-year-old male passenger from the Carnival Valor on Sunday. The cruise ship was returning to New Orleans after a four-night sailing to Cozumel, Mexico. The passenger, whose medical condition has not been disclosed, was airlifted by an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and transported to […]
American Cruise Line to Double Alaska Presence
American Cruise Line has unveiled plans to send two small cruise ships to explore Alaska in 2025, offering five itineraries across the state’s pristine wilderness. American Cruise Line’s 2025 Alaska schedule will feature two small ships navigating five distinct cruise itineraries. The move taps into increasing demand for intimate travel experiences that allow passengers to […]
Carnival Cruise Line Reinforces Illegal Gambling Rule
Carnival Cruise Line has reiterated its no-gambling policy outside designated casino areas. John Heald, Carnival’s Brand Ambassador, addressed the policy after a guest inquired about playing Left-Center-Right (LCR) for cash during a 14-night Hawaii cruise on Carnival Radiance. While games like LCR are allowed, playing for money is prohibited. “We do not allow gambling outside […]
Cruise Passenger Hits $1,300 Phone Bill After Failing to Turn on Airplane Mode
An unnamed Royal Caribbean passenger learned the hard way about the difference between roaming services and onboard Wi-Fi, racking up a cringe-inducing $1,300 cellphone bill after their cruise. The guest had already purchased the cruise line’s Wi-Fi package on Mariner of the Seas and simply neglected to turn their mobile phone’s airplane mode on. As […]
Cruise Industry Faces Record Norovirus Outbreaks in 2024, CDC Reports
The cruise industry had a year to forget as far as gastrointestinal outbreaks were concerned. The past year was the worst in more than a decade. Annual data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 16 outbreaks on ships last year, most of which were caused by norovirus. That is […]
