Cruiseradio News Updates

There are many reasons why people book cruises for their vacation. Cruises offer ease and simplicity since everything is taken care of for you. From destinations and restaurants to shops, entertainment, your cabin, and port excursions, cruise lines have thought of everything. With that said, one of the biggest mistakes… Read more »

Something tells us that Carnival Cruise Line wasn’t anticipating the reaction it received upon announcing Carnival Rewards. News of the program, which is set to replace the current VIFP loyalty program next June, landed with a massive thud as literally thousands of the line’s customers—including many of its most devoted… Read more »

The U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska is investigating a near-collision close call between two cruise ships. The incident happened during a sudden heavy storm in the Port of Juneau, causing one cruise ship to break free of its mooring lines. Celebrity Ship Almost Collided with the Carnival Luminosa in Juneau… Read more »

An array of new and upgraded cruise vacation experiences is coming to a trio of Royal Caribbean ships. In time for 2026 cruises, new amenities, venues, and revamped food and beverage offerings are planned for Ovation, Harmony, and Liberty of the Seas. “Bold new experiences” will be added to the… Read more »

With Israel-Iran hostilities continuing and Israel’s airspace still closed, a cruise ship has come to the aid of young adults stranded in the country. Nearly 1,500 have been evacuated by sea and arrived in Cyprus this week.  Israel Airspace Remains Closed Most Jewish Americans were in the country as part… Read more »

Get ready to say farewell to the Carnival Cruise Line’s VIFP program. In a major move that has been hinted at for ages, Carnival Rewards will soon replace the former Carnival loyalty program. About the New Carnival Loyalty Program Carnival Rewards, set to roll out in June 2026, will replace… Read more »

A woman’s Alaska cruise vacation ended abruptly as she attempted to board a cruise ship. Karen Bryan, 64, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was apprehended by police with an arrest warrant. She was detained on suspicion of embezzling thousands of dollars from a church in her hometown. She was formally arrested at… Read more »

The new MSC World America isn’t just another new ship like the others in the MSC fleet. It’s a new edition of the best of MSC with many changes made to appeal to the North American market.  The ship design looks different from other MSC ships, but something about it… Read more »

While other lines are touting their latest innovations, Holland America Line is rolling out a new campaign that focuses on what you won’t find on their ships. It’s a bold move which is, in essence, using reverse psychology while reminding would-be guests what really matters. “Refreshingly Free” Celebrates the Little… Read more »

Silversea’s 83-day Grand Voyage through the North Atlantic and Northern Europe set sail aboard the 388-guest Silver Shadow this week. Departing from New York City, the itinerary includes 55 destinations across 16 countries, connecting travelers with iconic ports like Geiranger and Flåm and smaller gems such as Iles de la… Read more »