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.

Star-Studded Musical Cast for New Norwegian Prima

Three amazing singers, including an "American Idol" finalist, will be part of the cruise line's newest Broadway musical spectacular.

Massive Waves Keep Princess Cruises Ship From Docking

Coral Princess is unable to dock as planned due to severe weather, and the next sailing must be shortened as the port remains closed.

Disney Cruise Line Reveals 2023 Holiday Sailings, Homeports

New itineraries and homeports have been revealed for fall 2023, including features aboard Disney Cruise Line's popular holiday voyages.

First Cruise Line Removes Testing for U.S. Homeports

Virgin Voyages has announced the end of required pre-cruise COVID-19 testing, including for sailings from Miami.

Multiple Ports Changed, One Canceled for Norwegian Cruise Ship

Norwegian Getaway's current sailing has been radically altered, with every port of call having a different change.

Charter Sailing Booked, Royal Caribbean Cruise Canceled

Spectrum of the Seas will no longer be available for one September sailing, but guests have several alternative options.

Port Canaveral Sees 100K Passengers in Single Week

Port Canaveral set a cruise passenger record this month with more than 107,000 passengers visiting in a single week. Were you one of them?

Carnival Clarifies No Immediate Changes to Cruise Protocols

Carnival Cruise Line and its sister lines are stating there will be no immediate changes to health protocols, but they are reviewing options.

Popular Venues Closing Onboard Norwegian Cruise Line Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line informs guests that two outdoor spaces aboard Norwegian Epic are being temporarily closed for maintenance.
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