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Cruise Guest Fined in Canada for Not Declaring $23,000 in Cash

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A cruise ship guest learned an expensive lesion during a recent Canada and New England cruise. The guest was found to have more than $23,000 in cash in his baggage and was hit with a fine for not declaring the amount. It happened earlier this month during a routine customs process by officers of the […]

Dozens Sick in Norovirus Outbreak During Royal Caribbean Cruise

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Dozens of guests reported illness during an outbreak during a Royal Caribbean cruise. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the norovirus outbreak aboard the Serenade of the Seas ship with 71 guests and one crew member falling ill. Cruise Line Implemented Enhanced Cleaning Protocols The CDC says symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. […]

Matthew McConaughey and Wife Named Godparents of New Princess Cruise Ship

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Princess Cruises has announced that power couple Matthew and Camila McConaughey will serve as godparents to the new Star Princess, continuing a tradition that has included cultural icons such as Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren. A Maritime Tradition Meets Hollywood The McConaugheys will christen the 177,800-ton vessel, Princess Cruises’ most innovative ship to […]

Carnival Cruise Line Uses AI Technology to Improve Dining Quality and Reduce Wait Times

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Carnival Cruise Line is using artificial intelligence to make your dining experience better—and you won’t even know it’s happening behind the scenes. How AI Improves Your Cruise Dining Carnival partnered with the tech company Orbisk to install smart cameras in the kitchens of Carnival Firenze, which track food preparation and service in real-time.  The result? […]

Carnival Cruise Line Pulls Out of NYC in 2027, Moves Ship to Miami

A large cruise ship, the Carnival Venezia, sails across calm ocean waters at sunset near Miami, with an orange and blue sky and scattered clouds. Small islands are visible on the horizon as Carnival expands Florida operations.

Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for an expanded 2027/28 Florida deployment that moves the Italian-inspired Carnival Venezia to Miami while adding more Caribbean options from Port Canaveral. The change affects New York area cruisers who sail Carnival out of Manhattan. Carnival Venezia Gets a New Home Starting May 2027, Carnival Venezia will relocate from […]

High Stakes at Sea: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Casino Cruises in 2025

A large, colorful Royal Caribbean cruise ship sails on calm blue ocean water under a mostly clear sky, viewed from above and behind. The upper deck features various attractions and amenities, echoing the elegance of Diana Ross in her Godmother Role.

Casino cruises are having a major moment in 2025, and cruise lines are going all-in to attract gamblers. Royal Caribbean is expanding casino floors to record sizes. Norwegian Cruise Line is hosting million-dollar tournaments. Carnival keeps table minimums low for social players. And Celebrity Cruises is creating Monte Carlo-style gaming areas. However, as the world […]

Carnival Posts Record $1.85B Profit as Cruise Prices Surge

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Carnival Corporation reported its highest third-quarter earnings in company history, pulling in $1.85 billion in third-quarter profit as the cruise giant continues raising prices. At the same time, consumers continue to book at record levels. The standout story for cruisers is Celebration Key, Carnival’s new $600 million private destination in the Bahamas that opened in […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Adds $5 Fee for Second Entree in Dining Room

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Norwegian Cruise Line has quietly introduced a $5 fee for passengers ordering a second or additional entrees in the main dining rooms across its entire fleet, effective for sailings beginning September 26, 2025, or later. The charge is listed in small print at the bottom of dining room menus, where many guests may not initially […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces Loyalty Status Match Across All Three Brands

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a new Loyalty Status Honoring Program, which allows passengers to maintain their loyalty tier recognition across all three of the company’s cruise brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Starting October 15, 2025, members of Norwegian’s Latitudes Rewards, Oceania’s Oceania Club, and Regent’s Seven Seas […]