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Princess Cruises has announced the cancellation of the November 10 sailing of the Regal Princess from Galveston, Texas, following the previous cancellations of the October 27 and November 3 sailings. This decision comes as the cruise line continues to address significant technical issues involving the ship’s power systems. The team… Read more »

Several Carnival Cruise Line passengers have noticed the company is raising the prices of its specialty dining venues, including its popular Carnival Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Cruisers with reservations for 2025 noticed a $3 difference in their email notifications, with $52 fees instead of the expected $49. Carnival last raised its specialty… Read more »

The Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed the Port of Costa Maya acquisition in Mexico. In a recent SEC filing, the company said it will pay $292 million. The deal includes adjacent land in Mahahual, Quintana Roo. Perfect Day Mexico Opening in 2027 It is still pending regulatory approval and is… Read more »

The duck craze on cruises has become extremely popular over the years. To embrace this trend, Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a duck character dressed in a captain’s uniform. The cruise line’s brand ambassador, John Heald, announced the new character on Facebook. “I would like to introduce you to a… Read more »

Plans are underway in Seward, Alaska, to introduce shore power to cruise ships by 2026. This came after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the city a $47.5 million grant to build the necessary infrastructure. The project will greatly reduce carbon emissions generated by cruise ships by allowing them to… Read more »

We may be seeing the tail end of hurricane season, but developing weather disturbances remind us that it’s not over yet. Cruise ships in affected areas have been announcing necessary itinerary changes ahead of inclement weather in the interest of safety.  Royal Caribbean has already shared updates regarding five vessels:… Read more »

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas, recently announced its financials for the third quarter of 2024, showing a solid upward trend in bookings. The company reported record-breaking revenue of $2.8 billion, an 11% increase from last year, largely… Read more »

Multiple cruise vessels have postponed their visits to Valencia, Spain, after one of the deadliest floods ravaged the city on October 29. These include ships owned by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and MSC Cruises. Cruise operators opt for other nearby destinations to replace the Spanish port… Read more »

AARP Travel Rewards recently reduced its discount on Carnival Cruise Line gift cards from 10% to 8%, frustrating some members who use the program to save on cruises. AARP Carnival Gift Cards by Value Gift Card Value Previous Cost (10% Off) New Cost (8% Off) Savings $100 $90 $92 $8… Read more »

After the Regal Princess’s second consecutive cancellation from Galveston, Texas, Princess Cruises announced it would increase the Future Cruise Credit (FCC) offered to affected guests, raising it from the original 25% to 50% of the base cruise fare. The change follows a wave of frustration from passengers who reported costly… Read more »