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Royal Caribbean Guests Frustrated With Water Slide Closures on Icon-Class Ships

Guests are frustrated with multiple slide closures on Star of the Seas and a lack of communication from Royal Caribbean, but why?

Holland America’s $500 Million Overhaul Will Transform 6 Ships From Bow to Stern

Holland America Line has announced a $500 million revitalization project covering six ships, with Oosterdam the first to be renovated.

Refreshed MSC Poesia Sets Sail for Cruise Line’s First-Ever Alaska Season

MSC Poesia is out of dry dock with the MSC Yacht Club addition and other upgrades and is now making her way to Alaska.

Carnival Pride Returns to Baltimore After Major 22‑Day Dry Dock Upgrade

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Pride has returned to service with refreshed retail areas, casino upgrades, and routine maintenance completed.

Koningsdam Returns From Dry Dock With New Cabins and Venue Updates

Koningsdam returns from a two‑week dry dock with new family cabins, refreshed entertainment venues, updated dining spaces, and upgrades ahead of Alaska 2026.

Carnival Dream Sails Back to Galveston With New Venues and Modernized Spaces

After a 16-day dry dock, Carnival Dream returns to its Texas homeport with new guest spaces, retail areas, and casino updates.

Carnival Cruise Ship Returns to Service With Major Guest Enhancements

Carnival Encounter has arrived back in Brisbane following her dry dock, with new venues, entertainment, and more to enjoy.

MSC Cruises is Upgrading its Exclusive Restaurant Across Four Ships

MSC has announced a major refurbishment to the Yacht Club Restaurant on its four Fantasia-Class ships in their latest modernization effort.

Major Port Change Hits Carnival Freedom’s Transatlantic Sailing

Carnival Freedom has replaced Gibraltar with Tangier for its upcoming transatlantic crossing from Port Canaveral to Barcelona, Spain.

Regent’s Oldest Ship to Exit Fleet in 2028 Under New Residential Cruise Agreement

Regent’s oldest ship, Seven Seas Navigator, will leave the fleet in 2028 under a new charter‑to‑sale deal with Avora Residences.

Celebrity Solstice Returns to Service After Major Makeover

Celebrity Solstice returns to service after a major refresh, debuting new venues, upgraded entertainment, and updated staterooms across the ship.

MSC Poesia Undergoes Six-Week Refit Ahead of Alaska Season

MSC Poesia is undergoing a major 2026 refit, adding the MSC Yacht Club, new specialty dining, refreshed spa spaces, and more ahead of the ship’s first Alaska season.