Lissa Poirot

Lissa Poirot has been covering travel for more than a decade, including sites such as TripAdvisor, CruiseCritic, The Points Guy, Family Vacation Critic, and Family Traveller. Her love of travel has led Lissa to visit more than 43 countries and has her on a mission to see every state in the U.S. (only 4 states to go!). When she's not traveling, she's exploring new attractions and events on the weekends, be it in New York City or Philadelphia, as Lissa lives between both fabulous cities.

Royal Caribbean Makes a Policy Change on Holding Cruises

Starting October 28, 2024, Royal Caribbean introduced new limits on courtesy holds, making it easier to hold cruises.

AARP Changes the Discount on Carnival Gift Cards

AARP members noticed a change from a 10% to an 8% discount on gift cards for Carnival Cruise Line, expressing their anger with the cruise line.

Seabourn’s Expedition Cruises Will Visit 31 Countries in 2026-2027

Seabourn’s new 2026-2027 voyages will promise remote adventures across 161 destinations worldwide on Venture and Pursuit.

Norwegian Cruise Ship Upgrades Hit Snags with Delays and Closures

Norwegian Cruise Line notified guests about temporary and permanent closures that will come with new enhancements on Norwegian Encore.

Carnival Cruise Line Warns Guests of Delays Due to Major Event

Carnival Cruise Line advises guests departing Galveston between October 31 and November 3 to plan for potential delays due to the Lone Star Rally street closures.

Royal Caribbean Provides Update as Storm Risk Drops

As November approaches, Royal Caribbean's Chief Meteorologist says Florida and Gulf Coast cruises face a lower risk of storm disruptions

Disney Treasure En Route to Florida, Preparing for Maiden Voyage

Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, Disney Treasure, set sail for Port Canaveral, marking another milestone before its first official voyage.

World Voyage Itinerary Drastically Changed to Skip the Red Sea

New itinerary has been released for the 2026 World Voyage on Holland America Line’s Volendam. It will replace Europe with Asia and Americas.

Montreal Port Closes Season With Over 50,000 Passengers

The Port of Montreal celebrated the end of its 2024 cruise season with over 50,000 visitors and $25 million in economic gains.
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