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The Icon Class Keeps Growing as Royal Caribbean Signs Off on Two More Ships

Royal Caribbean Group has ordered the sixth and seventh Icon-class ships from Meyer Turku, which will debut in 2029 and 2030.

Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Haven Restaurant to Non-Suite Guests With One Catch

An exclusive Haven benefit is being opened up to select non-Haven guests. Is this a good extension or the beginning of a slippery slope?

Five Cruise Lines Have Pushed Through Gratuity Hikes Early in 2026

Five different cruise lines have already raised gratuities in 2026. What are the rate changes, and which lines may be next?

Could Cruise Lines Offer Day Passes to Visit Sister Ships? Guests Are Asking

A suggestion for tours or day passes to different cruise lines and ships has some interesting possibilities and reactions.

Norwegian Breakaway Launches Rescue Boats After Overboard Incident Off Cape Cod

An overboard has delayed Norwegian Breakaway's return to Boston on Sunday, April 26, and embarkation for the next sailing will be late.

Why Guests on Three Carnival Ships Will Face Longer Safety Drills This Weekend

Three Carnival cruise ships are returning to the full, in-person muster drill this weekend, but only for one required sailing.

78-Year-Old Airlifted from Celebrity Cruise Ship in Daring Rescue Off Oahu

A 78-year-old passenger aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Solstice was airlifted to a Honolulu hospital after suffering a serious medical emergency.

Charges Filed Against Cruise Charter Organizer Over Unpaid Refunds

Maryland’s Attorney General is pursuing legal action against Capital Jazz and its owner for failing to provide refunds to cruise guests.

Why 2026 Could Be the Biggest Year Ever for Vancouver’s Cruise Terminal

Canada Place marks 40 years as Vancouver’s cruise gateway, welcoming over 30 million passengers and preparing for a busy 2026 Alaska cruise season.

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