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Melissa Mayntz

Avid, enthusiastic cruiser (35+ cruises and counting!), having sailed on multiple cruise lines, 25+ different ships in a variety of classes, and visited ports of call in more than 6 countries, including Caribbean, Mexican, Alaskan, and Hawaiian ports. Widely traveled on multiple continents and homeported from Port Canaveral, as well as a professional freelance writer and editor with more than 20 years' experience and thousands of articles published. Find out more about us here.

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Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Ship to Split Embarkation, Leave Pier Briefly

Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas will have two sailaways for her October 6 departure, but no guests will be left behind.
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Cruise News

Margaritaville at Sea Ship to Set Sail a Day Early to Avoid Storm

As changes for Milton begin, one cruise line is moving up embarkation a day early to avoid the worst effects of the storm.
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Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Provides Update on Impact of Milton

A new storm has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and multiple Royal Caribbean ships from different homeports could be impacted.
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Carnival Cruise Line News

Carnival Ship Looking More Radiant Than Ever After Upgrades

Carnival Radiance is back in service following a 2-week dry dock that brought major enhancements and upgrades onboard.
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Royal Caribbean News

Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Ship Confirmed From Rare Cause

The recent illness outbreak aboard Radiance of the Seas is not from the cause most cruise travelers may expect.
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Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cancels Two Upcoming Bahamas Sailings for Charter

Norwegian Getaway will now be sailing two back-to-back charter sailings in August 2026, which means two cruises are now cancelled.
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Royal Caribbean News

Repairs Complete to World’s Largest Cruise Ship

Icon of the Seas is fully repaired and ready to set sail for her next cruise, much to the relief of guests waiting for confirmation.
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Royal Caribbean News

Next Icon-Class Ship Floats Out With Major Construction Milestone

Star of the Seas has officially floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard. What's next for the second Icon-class ship?
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Carnival Cruise Line News

Carnival Cruise Line to Add Celebration Key Feature Guests Want

Guests will feel more comfortable being able to secure their belongings when Celebration Key opens next year, thanks to a new addition.
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