Construction Begins on Carnival Festivale, Carnival’s Next Excel Class Ship
Carnival Cruise Line marked a key milestone in its next phase of fleet growth with the start of construction on Carnival Festivale. A steel-cutting ceremony took place today at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, officially kicking off the build for the fourth Excel-class ship in the fleet. The 180,000-gross-ton vessel is set to […]
How to Pick and Choose Between Different Disney Cruise Ships
Going on a cruise ship is one of the most exciting things that you can do. Now, going on a Disney cruise ship in particular is an adventure of a lifetime and is in a league of its own. If you think about Disney, even if you just think back to the movies that you […]
Federal Layoffs Could Impact CDC Cruise Ship Oversight
Cruise ship health inspections may become the latest casualty of the Trump Administration’s government cost-cutting measures. Multiple divisions of the CDC, including the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, received “reduction in force” notices. This unit oversees the cruise industry’s Vessel Sanitation Program. The VSP conducts unscheduled cruise ship inspections and tracks outbreaks aboard […]
Brisbane Woman Faces Expensive Medical Bills After Husband Passes Away on Cruise
A health emergency mid-cruise claimed the life of Brisbane resident Glenn Stein, leaving his wife facing thousands of dollars worth of healthcare bills, including a medical evacuation. The Carnival cruise was a gift from Beverly and Glenn Stein’s son, who wanted to give his parents a well-earned break. Though it was only four days long, […]
Cruise Passenger Allegedly Assaulted by Jet Ski Operator in Bahamas
Police say they are still investigating the alleged sexual assault of a Carnival cruise guest in the Bahamas last week. No charges have been filed, but inquiries continue into the incident near Junkanoo Beach after it was reported. A female cruise guest alleged a jet ski operator sexually assaulted her while she spending the day there. The […]
Norwegian Aqua Arrives in NYC After Skipping Boston
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, has officially arrived in the U.S., docking in New York City for an exclusive two-day preview ahead of its christening in Miami on April 13. The 3,571-guest vessel is the first of the line’s Prima Plus class and introduces several new features, including the world’s first hybrid waterslide […]
MSC’s Biggest Cruise Ship Ever Arrives Port Miami [PHOTOS]
MSC Cruises’ newest mega-ship, MSC World America, arrived in Miami today ahead of its official naming ceremony on April 9. With nearly 216,000 gross registered tons and a capacity for 6,762 passengers, it’s not only the largest MSC ship ever to sail from North America—it’s also the biggest cruise ship from any brand other than […]
Two Ships Will Soon Depart Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line is saying goodbye to two longtime fleet favorites. Norwegian Sky will leave the fleet on August 20, 2026, followed by Norwegian Sun in late 2027. Both ships are being chartered long-term to Cordelia Cruises, a premium cruise line based in India. All scheduled sailings on Norwegian Sky from August 20, 2026, onward […]
Carnival to Launch 8,000-Passenger Cruise Ships, Giant Waterpark, and Revamped VIFP Program
Carnival Cruise Line could soon operate one of the world’s largest cruise ships, following an announcement on Sunday on board Carnival Celebration at the PortMiami cruise terminal. The line said it will roll out three new 8,000-passenger cruise ships in 2029, 2031, and 2033 as part of what it calls “Project Ace.” In addition, it […]
The World’s Largest Cruise Terminal Just Opened in Miami
MSC Cruises officially opened the world’s largest cruise terminal at PortMiami on Saturday, marking a major milestone in the cruise industry. The 492,678-square-foot MSC Miami Cruise Terminal features cutting-edge technology, including a fully biometric embarkation process that streamlines check-in, security, and boarding. Designed by Arquitectonica and built by Fincantieri Infrastructure, the terminal can process up […]
