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Norwegian Cruise Ship Fails US Inspection, Crew Already Addressed Many Issues

Norwegian Dawn failed a CDC inspection with a score of 84, citing food safety, cleanliness, and equipment issues, though crew corrected many problems on the spot.

Mystery Submarine Spotted Lurking Near Sun Princess in the Mediterranean

Guests on Sun Princess had a submarine for company in the Mediterranean recently, though no action was required.

Norwegian Dawn Changes Debarkation Port to Another Country

Norwegian Dawn's September 27, 2026 sailing will now debark in Spain rather than Portugal, complicating post-cruise plans for guests.

Norwegian Cruise Line Settles with States Over COVID Sales Tactics

Norwegian Cruise Line settles with multiple states over misleading COVID‑era cruise marketing, agreeing to new rules after issuing more than $3 billion in refunds.

MSC Cruises Bumps Up Gratuity Fees Starting This May

MSC Cruises is raising all gratuity rates just as the line begins its first-ever Alaska season, but guests can pre-pay at the lower rate.

MSC Cruises Now Charging for Previously Free Baby Care Service

MSC Cruises has added a fee to its previously complimentary Baby Care program, frustrating guests and causing pricing confusion.

Stepbrother Indicted as Adult in Cruise Ship Murder of Anna Kepner

Anna Kepner's stepbrother has been charged as an adult in the murder of the 18-year-old aboard Carnival Horizon in November 2025.

Costa Cruise Ship Rerouted to After Winds Shut Down Tunisia Port

Passengers aboard Costa Cruises’ Costa Smeralda will call in Sardinia instead of Tunisia due to weather conditions causing unsafe docking.

MSC Cruises Just Revealed a Stunning New Luxury Private Island in the Bahamas

MSC Cruises has announced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination near Ocean Cay in the Bahamas. What do we know?

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