Adults-Only Cruises Delight Carnival Guests

Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, has shared exciting news regarding the immense popularity of the company’s adults-only cruises. These special sailings have received incredibly positive feedback from passengers, proving to be an outstanding success. Heald emphasized that while Read More …

Port Canaveral: Just What Makes It So Popular?

Port Canaveral’s rapid growth is driven by a successful combination of strategic infrastructure investment, a prime location, and an expanding appeal as a departure point for modern cruise travel. The port has firmly established itself as one of the busiest Read More …

Cruise Lines Reroute Voyages Avoiding Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, which rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane over the weekend, is significantly impacting cruise ship itineraries in the Caribbean as it tracks northeast toward Jamaica. The powerful storm, the third Category 5 of the 2025 Atlantic season, Read More …

Carnival Restores Year-Round Cruising In Alabama Homeport

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its 2027/2028 deployment plans, which include the return of year-round cruises from Mobile, Alabama. Starting May 15, 2027, the Carnival Valor will homeport in Mobile, marking the first time a Conquest-class ship has sailed year-round Read More …

Modernization For A More Efficient Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy is currently undergoing an extensive drydock refit at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Brest, France, a project scheduled for completion on October 28, 2025. The refit involves a significant technical overhaul to enhance the ship’s efficiency. A major Read More …

Cruising to New Record Highs in 2026

The cruise industry is projected to achieve its fourth consecutive year of record passenger volume in 2026, with AAA forecasting that 21.7 million Americans will embark on an ocean cruise. This figure represents a 4.5% increase from the 20.7 million Read More …

Carnival’s Mardi Gras Returns with Enhanced Spaces

Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, has completed a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France, and has now set sail on a 15-day transatlantic voyage from Barcelona back to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida. The refurbishment focused on Read More …

Port Canaveral Increases Cruise Parking Fees

Port Canaveral has implemented an increase in parking fees at its cruise terminals, marking the first rate change since 2017. The new daily parking charge is $20 plus taxes for both standard vehicles and RVs, up from the previous rate Read More …

Popular Cruise Ships Receive Exciting New Upgrades

This October, the cruise industry is buzzing with activity as several popular ships undergo scheduled drydocks to enhance the future travel experience for guests. These periods of maintenance and refurbishment are a vital part of the industry, ensuring that every Read More …