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.

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.

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?

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.

Yet More Itinerary Changes for Multiple Carnival Cruise Ships

Yet another round of itinerary changes have been released by Carnival Cruise Line, including for the new Carnival Jubilee.

Carnival Guests Banned After Violating Prohibited Items Policy

Two Carnival guests are now banned for life after sneaking a very prohibited item onboard a ship earlier this year.

Carnival Cruise Line Responds Over Chewing Gum Onboard

Passengers can enjoy just about any treat they would like on a Carnival cruise, but some they will never be able to buy onboard.

Carnival Cruise Line Sends Out a New Batch of Itinerary Changes

A total of 11 sailings for 5 different ships in the Carnival fleet are now impacted by new itinerary tweaks and adjustments.

Norwegian Cruise Line Replaces its “Free At Sea” Program

Norwegian Cruise Line is upgrading its popular Free At Sea program to offer guests even MORE when they set sail.

Long-Overdue Residency Cruise Ship Finally Sets Sail

The luxury residence ship Villa Vie Odyssey has finally set sail after months of frustrating delays and setbacks. But where will she go?
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