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.

New Kick Added to Special Carnival Jubilee Boots Auction

There has been an unexpected and generous twist to the special cowboy boots auction inspired by Carnival Jubilee.

Port Canaveral Not Renewing Marina Lease Due to Terminal Plans

Port Canaveral is taking further steps toward the construction of a new cruise terminal by merging marina facilities at the port.

New Itinerary Confirmed for Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise

The new itinerary has been voted on for Serenade of the Seas - where will the ship be going instead of the Red Sea?

Major Cruise Lines Resume Tours to Popular Bahamas Destination

Major cruise lines are resuming tours to Blue Lagoon Island, but which cruise line has not yet begun to offer these popular excursions?

New Carnival Destination Feature to Be Named By Bahamians

Grand Bahamians will have the opportunity to name Artisan Village on Celebration Key, with a generous prize package for the winner.

Newest Silversea Luxury Ship Reaches Major Milestone

The new Silver Ray has floated out and is ready for the next step in her construction. Will she debut on time?

New AV Systems Enhance Entertainment for the World’s Largest Cruise Ship

Discover the outstanding audio/visual quality aboard Icon of the Seas with innovative technology for all her entertainment venues.

Carnival Cruise Ship Assists a Distressed Boat in the Florida Straits

Carnival Celebration helped rescue 20 refugees over the weekend, providing supplies and contacting the proper authorities.

Star of the Seas Delayed and Inaugural Sailing Cancelled

Royal Caribbean cancels the inaugural sailing of the Icon-class Star of the Seas due to the amount of work still needed to complete the under construction ship.
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