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MSC Cruises is Building a Second Private Island in the Bahamas [Photos]

An aerial view of a construction site on a sandy island surrounded by turquoise water, where MSC Cruises is developing land and amenities for an exclusive private island experience for future guests. Heavy machinery and vehicles are scattered around the site.

MSC Cruises, which operates the private destination Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, is developing another private island destination in the Bahamas.  The cruise company revealed it is working with Bahamas officials to develop a second, smaller private island off the coast of its existing destination. ‘Little Cay’ Currently a Sandbank The new island is informally known […]

Carnival Cruise Passengers Brawl at Texas Port, Caught on Video

A large cruise ship labeled "Carnival Jubilee" is docked at Carnival Terminal in Texas. Inset at the top right, a circular image shows a group of cruise passengers crowded indoors, some wearing helmets and uniforms.

A fight broke out in the cruise terminal of Carnival Jubilee in Galveston, Texas, on Saturday morning as guests wrapped up a seven-night sailing. Authorities report that the altercation occurred in the Customs and Border Protection area of Terminal 25, in the luggage collection zone, where passengers retrieve their bags before leaving the facility. The […]

Is Carnival’s Faster to The Fun Worth It?

CARNIVAL SUNRISE EMBARKATION

If you’re the type who likes to get the party started early, Carnival’s Faster to the Fun package might just be your new best friend. For a small fee, you can be among the first to board, head straight to your stateroom, and breeze through the first day’s usual crowds. It’s more than just faster […]

Carnival Cruise Director Warns Passengers of Growing Scam Trend

A large cruise ship, the Carnival Jubilee, is docked at a bustling port.

Carnival Cruise Line cruise director, Kyndal Fire Magyar, is warning cruise passengers to stay alert after scammers began impersonating her in messages asking for money. In a recent Facebook post, she clarified that she’ll never ask for payments in exchange for perks, tours, or special access — and anyone claiming to be part of “Kyndall […]

Cruise Ship Gambling: Rules, Games, and Responsible Play

The brightly lit casino room aboard the Celestyal Journey boasts colorful slot machines and neon-lit, reflective walls. Geometric carpet patterns adorn the floor, while chairs sit ready for guests seeking tips on hitting the jackpot as they cruise to their next destination.

Many Australian cruise passengers plan their vacations around cruise ship casinos, where gambling in international waters operates outside typical legal restrictions. At the same time, you can take in the beauty of the sea and the surrounding nature while enjoying the company of friends or fellow travelers. Let’s look at some cruise casino rules, games, […]

Port Canaveral Breaks Record With Nearly 1 Million Cruisers in a Month

Aerial view of Port Canaveral, with several large cruise ships docked at terminals, parking lots filled with vehicles, and various port buildings bustling with cruisers under a partly cloudy sky.

Port Canaveral set a new monthly record with 925,994 cruise passengers in March, a 16% increase over last year. The milestone positions the Central Florida port to a projected 8.4 million passenger movements in Fiscal Year 2025, up from 7.6 million in FY2024. 16 Cruise Ships in Port Canaveral Located within an hour of Orlando’s […]

Royal Caribbean Balcony Guests Are Being Offered a Genie-Style Upsell Package

freedom of the Seas at Nassau

Balcony guests on select Freedom of the Seas sailings are being offered a surprising new upsell: Royal Genie-style perks, typically reserved for the most expensive suites, now available a la carte — for a price. Cruise Radio learned about the offer from a reader who booked on a short June cruise to CocoCay and Nassau. While checking […]

Elevator Ride Turns Violent on Royal Caribbean Cruise

A large cruise ship named "Liberty of the Seas" sails on the ocean, with an inset showing a young man with short curly hair and a neutral expression—reportedly a guest charged in connection to an elevator assault aboard the cruise ship.

A cruise passenger was arrested and faces a second-degree felony assault charge after an incident in a cruise ship elevator. Michael White, age 18, of Siler City, NC, was arrested after the Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas docked at Port Everglades. As well as White, there is at least one other co-defendant in the […]

How to Make Travel Photos Look Professional: Cruise Edition

The image captures a traveler's paradise with the bow of a cruise ship slicing through a calm ocean. Luxurious cruise ship rooms overlook the inviting swimming pool and sun-drenched deck chairs, set against a clear, sunny sky.

Taking cruise photos is a wonderful way to encapsulate the experiences, vistas, cultures, and special moments. This genre may scare people with no photography experience because of changing environments. However, some basic knowledge, constant practice, and creativity will help you capture remarkable travel pictures.  This guide explores travel photography editing techniques to transform your cruise […]