Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Ribbon Cutting

Watch as Royal Caribbean celebrates the debut of the ultimate beach day, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island with a ribbon cutting ceremony, just days before opening the island to the first guests on December 23rd. 

America’s 250th: Carnival Sponsors Fireworks

Carnival Cruise Line has announced an exciting new partnership with the Port of San Diego to serve as the official cruise line sponsor for the Big Bay Boom. This event is recognized as the largest Fourth of July fireworks display Read More …

Cruise Ships Are Prepared For Every Situation

Recent industry discussions prompted by a current lawsuit involving Royal Caribbean have highlighted the extensive protocols cruise lines have in place to manage medical emergencies and unexpected fatalities at sea. While the specific legal case regarding passenger Michael Virgil involves Read More …

MSC Grandiosa Sailing from Port Canaveral

MSC Grandiosa, an 181,000-ton vessel, arrived at Port Canaveral on December 6, 2025, to commence its schedule of week-long cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas. The ship is the second and largest MSC Cruises vessel to be homeported at the Read More …

Safety First Always As Fog Delays Cruise Ships

A dense blanket of chilly winter fog unexpectedly enveloped the west coast of Florida on Saturday, December 6, causing a major disruption at the Port of Tampa Bay. Port authorities were forced to temporarily suspend all maritime traffic through the Read More …

Crystal Sails Wellness And Longevity Retreats

Crystal, the luxury cruise line, has unveiled its third annual series of “Wellness at Sea” retreat voyages aboard the Crystal Symphony, scheduled for August 2026 during National Wellness Month. The program consists of two voyages that can be booked individually Read More …

Royal Caribbean Offers Smart Solutions For Flight Worries

Despite widespread concern among cruisers over the FAA-mandated 10% flight cuts due to the government shutdown, Royal Caribbean has existing policies and programs in place to assist guests facing travel disruptions. While the cruise line has not issued a new Read More …

Princess Sphere-Class Luxury To Enhance Alaska

The new Star Princess, the second vessel in Princess Cruises’ Sphere-class series, is scheduled to debut its sailing season in Alaska next summer. This marks a significant event for both the ship and the popular cruise destination, introducing a new Read More …

Royal Caribbean Introduces Exciting New Caribbean Destinations

Royal Caribbean International has announced its 2027-2028 Caribbean itineraries, which incorporate two new private resort destinations: the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (opening December 2025) and the Royal Beach Club Cozumel (opening 2026). These new offerings significantly enhance the cruise Read More …