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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrity Cruise Passengers Got an Unexpected Cruise to Nowhere

Celebrity Reflection ended up on a cruise to nowhere over the weekend when high winds arrived in port sooner than expected.

Carnival Ship Shifts Itinerary to Keep Guests Clear of Dangerous Winter Storm

Carnival Sunshine's February 1 itinerary is adjusted with a cancelled port and two other ports impacted to avoid rough weather.

Margaritaville at Sea Raises Daily Gratuities to Industry’s Highest

Margaritaville at Sea now has the highest per person gratuity rates in the cruise industry, but is it worth it?

Cruise Passenger Traffic Surges Again in the Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas, welcomed an estimated 6.1 million guests in 2025, setting a new passenger record for the third year in a row.

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