Cruiseradio News Updates

Princess Cruises has partnered with global mixologist Rob Floyd to release Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection, a new cocktail book now available on Amazon and onboard all 17 Princess ships. The collection features guest-favorite cocktails and mocktails from across the Princess fleet. The book offers step-by-step recipes,… Read more »

A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations that dozens of customers who paid deposits for a three-year residential cruise with Victoria Cruises Line (VCL) are still waiting for refunds, despite the ship never setting sail since bookings opened in 2022. Customers Report Financial and Emotional Toll According to the BBC report… Read more »

Passengers aboard Carnival Panorama departing from Long Beach this past weekend received an itinerary change notification just one day prior to sailing, due to Hurricane Priscilla developing off Mexico’s Pacific coast and potentially impacting the popular cruise port of Cabo San Lucas. Storm Forces Last-Minute Itinerary Revision Captain Salvatore Mangraviti… Read more »

Carnival Corporation & plc has expanded its meal donation program into Latin America for the first time, signing agreements with food banks and local leaders in Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. This initiative is part of the cruise giant’s Less Left Over food waste strategy, which redirects unserved fresh… Read more »

Princess Cruises began the inaugural sailing of Star Princess on Saturday, launching an 11-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona. Captain Gennaro Arma expressed pride in leading the newbuild team and now welcoming guests aboard for the first voyage. “We warmly invite guests to experience the extraordinary service Princess is known… Read more »

Virgin Voyages has officially entered Québec City with the arrival of its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, marking the cruise line’s first visit to the port. The ship docked at the Port of Québec on October 3, 2025, bringing an adults-only cruise experience to the historic St. Lawrence destination. Built by… Read more »

MSC Cruises is bringing a taste of the Lone Star State to sea when MSC Seascape begins sailing from Galveston in November, debuting an expanded menu of Texas and Southern-inspired dishes designed specifically for regional guests. Texas BBQ Meets Mediterranean Flair Starting November 9, 2025, MSC Seascape will offer 7-night… Read more »

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… Read more »

Holland America Line is sailing into new territory on November 27, becoming only the second major cruise line to debut a float in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The Alaska-themed float marks a significant milestone as the cruise line prepares to celebrate nearly 80 years of exploration in Alaska.… Read more »

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… Read more »