Mardi Gras Cabin Overhaul Sparks Backlash from Booked Guests

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras has resumed service after dry dock, but new connecting cabins have drawn criticism from guests.

Guests Spot Broken Tile on Key Feature Onboard Icon of the Seas

A kinetic tile in the Pearl onboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas has broken, creating an eyesore for guests who notice.

Princess Cruises Unveils Packed 2027-2028 West Coast Season

Princess Cruises will be operating 69 different voyages across Mexico, Hawaii, and California during the 2027-2028 West Coast Season.

Should Cruise Tips Be Optional or Mandatory? Carnival Guests Have Strong Opinions

Carnival Cruise Line is directly asking about whether or not guests should be able to remove gratuities, with surprising results.

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Makes Miami Debut for First-Ever Caribbean Season

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth begins its first homeporting in Miami, offering Caribbean voyages through spring 2026.

Carnival’s Mardi Gras Returns to Service After Major Dry Dock

Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras is back in action following an extensive refurbishment in Marseille.

Ports in French Riviera Move to Regulate Cruise Ship Calls

New rules will limit large cruise ships in Cannes and Villefranche-sur-Mer, with passenger caps and pollution measures set to begin across the French Riviera in 2026.

Three Carnival Ships Losing Loyalty Benefits for Longer Sailings

Three different Carnival Journeys cruises have lost top loyalty benefits, and some passengers numbers shed light on exactly why.

Carnival Guest Gets Hung Up on Stateroom Hangers

One Carnival guest has an odd question about hangers, and John Heald has an even odder answer about what happens to them.

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