Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
Zac Brown is collaborating with Margaritaville at Sea to introduce “Same Boat,” a new live music venue set to debut on the cruise line’s forthcoming ‘Beachcomber’ ship. This project is significant as it represents the first artist-curated music venue at Read More …
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers, Catherine Shockley and William Maycock, are suing the company over an alleged bed bug infestation during a voyage on the Carnival Horizon in mid-February. According to the complaint filed in the U.S. Southern District of Read More …
Disney Cruise Line is embarking on a period of impressive growth with the imminent maiden voyage of the Disney Destiny, its seventh ship, setting sail from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale. The vessel, which accommodates 4,000 passengers, is centered around an Read More …
The Thanksgiving holiday period is expected to be a record-breaking time for road travel, with AAA projecting that over 71 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more by car. This figure surpasses both 2024 and pre-pandemic numbers, confirming that Read More …
The United States has implemented a comprehensive new biometric entry-exit system that mandates the collection of facial recognition data from all foreign nationals at US borders. This new rule, which took effect on October 27, 2025, significantly expands data collection Read More …
Azamara Cruises, the distinguished leader in small-ship, Destination Immersion® experiences, has enthusiastically launched its new “Anything Azamara” hotline, a dedicated support line exclusively for travel advisors. This proactive initiative is a direct result of recent trade survey feedback and is Read More …
The U.S. tourism industry is currently experiencing a severe nationwide collapse, resulting in billions of dollars in losses due to the prolonged government shutdown and subsequent federal staffing shortages. This crisis is profoundly affecting both the aviation and hospitality sectors. Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has successfully resumed calls to the Ocho Rios port in Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, marking a significant step in the island’s tourism recovery. The Carnival Paradise was the first CCL ship reported to Read More …
In observance of the upcoming Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line hosted a special tribute reception aboard the Mardi Gras for nearly 100 local veterans, surviving spouses, and children of fallen military and first responders. The event was held in partnership Read More …