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Carnival Cruise News

Carnival’s New Gratuity Hike Sparks Strong Passenger Reactions

Reactions are getting heated for Carnival's gratuity increase, but not for the overall gratuity cost or whether the crew deserves tips.
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Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Shuts Down Guest Request for Free Umbrellas in Rainy Weather

One Carnival cruise guest wants umbrellas to be handed out for guests to use, but there are things the cruise line won't supply.
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Royal Caribbean News

Cruise Guest Goes Nuclear After Frustrating Spa Experience

A Royal Caribbean guest walked out of their massage appointment after the spa staff wouldn’t stop trying to sell them other products.
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MSC Cruises News

MSC Ship Barred From French Port by Protesting Sailors

MSC Orchestra was blocked from docking in Marseille, France, on February 2, due to protesting sailors, leading to operational challenges.
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Cunard News

Legendary Cunard Ships Meet for the First Time in 20 Years

Queen Mary 2 met up with Queen Mary in Long Beach during her World Voyage, the first time the two ships have met in 20 years.
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Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Increasing Gratuities and Drink Package Cost in April 2026

Carnival is raising gratuity rates and one drink package pricing from April 2, but guests can lock in lower rates by pre-paying now.
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Cruise News

Illness Disrupts Cruise as Ship Implements Enhanced Safety Steps

A gastrointestinal outbreak aboard Seven Seas Mariner is the first reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2026.
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MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises to Expand Yacht Club to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra

MSC Cruises is adding its luxury “ship-within-a-ship” concept to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra following refurbishment schedule through early 2027.
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MSC Cruises News

Winter Blast Disrupts MSC’s New York Cruise, Prompting Delay and Route Change

Guests sailing from New York were notified onboard of a one-day delay, port changes, and cancelled excursions on MSC Meraviglia as severe weather blows in.
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