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Norwegian Cruise Line Sets September Opening Date for Massive New Waterpark

Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay will open on September 4 for guests to enjoy. Day passes can be purchased in advance.

Carnival’s Roatan Destination Gets Major Upgrade With New Pool Area

The first-ever pool area has now opened at Carnival Cruise Line's Isla Tropicale in Roatan, Honduras, with a splash pad and swim-up bar.

Government Rejects Perfect Day Mexico in Major Blow to Royal Caribbean

The Mexican government has rejected Perfect Day Mexico, dealing a major blow to Royal Caribbean's $821M Mahahual waterpark and private resort plans.

Seward Cruise Terminal Opening Delayed After Inspection Uncovers Issues

Seward’s upgraded cruise port needs to make some final fixes before welcoming cruise ships, which has led to a short delay before opening.

The Unexpected Reason Royal Caribbean Just Switched an Alaska Homeport

At least two Ovation of the Seas sailings will be using Whittier instead of Seward in the coming days due to port construction.

Carnival Warns Galveston Cruisers of Traffic Snarls Impacting Two Sailings

Road construction and a local event may dramatically impact traffic for two Carnival ships sailing from Galveston.

MSC Has Its Sights on Expanding Grand Turk for Bigger Cruise Traffic

Turks and Caicos officials are moving ahead with a major redevelopment plan for Grand Turk that aims to increase cruise capacity on the island.

Leaving Norwegian Jewel in Philadelphia Takes More Steps Than Usual

Because Philadelphia’s cruise terminal is still under construction, Norwegian Cruise Line is routing disembarking passengers through airport transfers and hotel shuttles.

Carnival Warns Australian Cruisers of Surprise Terminal Switch for Six Sailings

Carnival informs guests of homeport changes affecting six Carnival Adventure cruises from Sydney, moving select 2026 sailings to White Bay Terminal.

MSC Launches Ambitious Plan to Turn Catalina Island Into a Caribbean Showpiece

MSC Cruises is joining a partnership to re-develop Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic as a great beach destination.

I Visited Great Stirrup Cay Mid-Makeover and Here’s My Honest Take

I visited Great Stirrup Cay mid-expansion and share what's open now, what's still under construction, and what NCL's private island will look like when complete.

MSC Takes a Bold Step With a New Bahamas Beach Club

MSC Group has reached an agreement to transform part of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama into a new private beach club for its cruise passengers.