Port Canaveral Projects Record 8.4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2025
Canaveral Port Authority has hailed a stellar performance for 2024 as Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray delivered the annual State of the Port address. Total port revenues reached $191 million, with cruise ship operations generating $156 million. Addressing an audience of almost 250 business and community leaders, Capt. Murray highlighted the passenger traffic growth […]
Carnival Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday Across 10 Ships in 2026
Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up for a special celebration next year. The company announced it will commemorate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, with special itineraries across 10 vessels from different home ports. Cruisers can sign up for three- to eight-day cruises departing from San Francisco, Long Beach, New York City, Jacksonville, Port […]
US News Reveals Top Cruise Lines for 2025
The list of the top cruise lines for 2025 is out. Find out who dominated this year’s rankings. US News & World Report makes identifying the best cruise operators easier by evaluating 18 cruise lines based on six consumer-oriented classifications. 2025 Highlights Viking Ocean Cruises took the top spot across three categories: Best Cruise Lines […]
Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet Is Godfather to Norwegian Aqua
Eric Stonestreet, best known for his endearing portrayal of Cameron Tucker in Modern Family, has become the godfather of Norwegian Aqua. The Prima Plus-class vessel debuts in April 2025, with a christening ceremony scheduled in Miami on April 13. During the event, Stonestreet will honor maritime tradition by breaking a champagne bottle across the Aqua’s […]
Disney Treasure Debuts With Dazzling Light Show Over Hudson River
Disney Cruise Line (DCL) christened its newest vessel, Disney Treasure, with a visually impressive light show over New York City’s Hudson River. The festive spectacle could be seen illuminating the sky last Tuesday night. A thousand synchronized drones came together above the LNG-powered ship, depicting Disney icons from Aladdin, Moana, Coco, and Haunted Mansion. As […]
Margaritaville at Sea Hosts Its First Dog-Friendly Cruise
Dog lovers, pack your bags—and your pup’s leash. In an exciting first, Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando announced the launch of Margaritaville at Sea’s first canine-friendly cruise. The sailing leaves Tampa, Florida, in November 2025 aboard Margaritaville’s Islander. The 2023-acquired vessel will host up to 250 dogs and their owners as Inaugural […]
Carnival Cruise Line Makes a Late-Night Pizza Change
Carnival Cruise Line has made waves among passengers by shaking up its late-night dining options, specifically its late-night pizza. While loved for its almost round-the-clock availability, the late-night pizza has now been shifted to the buffet starting at midnight. Translation: The late-night pizza counter closes at midnight. What Carnival is Saying About Pizza The news […]
Cruise Line Faces Legal Action Over Multiple Norovirus Outbreaks in UK
Carnival Corp-owned UK-based line P&O Cruises is facing a demand for compensation from more than 100 guests impacted by a series of Norovirus outbreaks on several cruises earlier this year. London law firm Hudgell Solicitors is handling the compensation requests of 115 P&O Ventura guests. Successive Outbreaks Accorded Over Several Weeks It is related to […]
Carnival Adds Bluetooth Speakers To Banned Items List
Carnival Cruise Line recently added Bluetooth speakers to its list of banned items, ending a lengthy debate on whether they should be allowed onboard. “All speakers (including Bluetooth, portable, and wireless types) and radios are prohibited and will be held and returned at the end of the cruise,” the webpage reads. The guideline explains that […]
Royal Caribbean Ship Saves Stranded Family and Dog Off Africa
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas carried out a dramatic rescue on Friday, November 15, saving a family and their black Labrador after their sailboat became disabled off the coast of Marrakesh, Morocco. The sailboat suffered severe mechanical issues, including engine failure and a complete loss of its mast. This left four adults, two children, […]
