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NCL Makes Bold Move That Will Annoy Royal Caribbean (But Guests Will Love It)

1 week ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

For years, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay has been a beautiful private island in The Bahamas that’s relatively quiet. There’s lots of beach, nice water, bars, a zipline, and that’s about it. If you want to relax, it’s hard to beat. Meanwhile, literally just a mile away Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay has taken on a completely different personality. Several years ago the cruise line transformed the destination, installing a water park, massive pool, beach club, adults-only area, and more.
Carnival Says They Will REMOVE Passengers That Break This Long-Time Rule

1 week ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

Feeling thirsty on your cruise? If so, we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival. Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore. It’s well-known that cruise lines are tight when it comes to boarding with alcohol. Many of them, including Carnival and Royal Caribbean allow you to bring on a small quantity of non-alcoholic drinks. Passengers are also typically allowed to bring on a bottle of wine or champagne.
MSC’s Biggest Ship Officially Joins Fleet (See How Huge)

2 weeks ago | newsbreak.com | Tanner Callais

Cruising continues to get bigger. Literally. MSC Cruises officially welcomed the arrival of its newest ship — MSC World America — with a naming ceremony in Miami yesterday. The ship was named with godmother Drew Barrymore in attendance cutting the ribbon, along with Orlando Bloom. The two celebrities have been a major part of the arrival of MSC World America, including starring in a Super Bowl commercial during the game this year.
MSC’s Biggest Ship Officially Joins Fleet (See How Huge)

2 weeks ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

Cruising continues to get bigger. Literally. MSC Cruises officially welcomed the arrival of its newest ship — MSC World America — with a naming ceremony in Miami yesterday. The ship was named with godmother Drew Barrymore in attendance cutting the ribbon, along with Orlando Bloom. The two celebrities have been a major part of the arrival of MSC World America, including starring in a Super Bowl commercial during the game this year.
The 10 Biggest Reasons Royal Caribbean Will Be Your Favorite Cruise Line

2 weeks ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

When it comes to cruising there is arguably no bigger name than Royal Caribbean. The line offers the biggest ships with the most things to do onboard and likely the most popular private destination on the entire planet. There’s a lot to like, but Royal Caribbean isn’t for everyone. So when will you like the cruise line? What makes it loved by millions? Having sailed the line over and over again across tons of ships, here are the reasons that Royal fans absolutely love it.
Carnival Announces Huge Moves to Keep Up With Royal Caribbean

2 weeks ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

Ask anyone to name a cruise line and the first two names they will almost always mention are Carnival and Royal Caribbean. The two rivals are the biggest lines in the United States, and they also compete for largely the same customer base. So when one line makes moves, then the other needs to catch up or face getting left behind. In recent years, Royal Caribbean has definitely been the front-runner when it comes to grabbing attention in cruising.
Report: “Unclear” if CDC’s Health Inspection of Cruise Ships Will Continue After Cuts

2 weeks ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

Your next cruise could no longer be sailing under regular health inspections by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) after the agency faced massive cuts in its workforce this past week. That news comes from a report in Wired, outlining that thousands of federal employees at the health agency were told they are part of a “reduction in force.” The U.S. government has laid off mass swaths of the federal workforce since the start of Donald Trump’s second term.
CDC Data Shows Nearly 1,400 With “Diarrhea, Vomiting” on Cruise Ships in 2025

3 weeks ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

Seeing cases of gastrointestinal illness isn’t uncommon on cruise ships, but given the millions of people that sail each year the chances of it happening to you personally is relatively small. Still, given the consequences, it’s certainly not anything you want to happen to you at any time, much less on vacation. Because cruise ships have so many people in close proximity, it is susceptible to viruses spreading. And arguably one of the most contagious are stomach bugs like norovirus.
I’ve Taken Dozens of Cruises. Here’s What First-Timers HAVE to Know

3 weeks ago | newsbreak.com | Tanner Callais

Taking your first cruise carries with it a bit of a learning curve. Cruising is a unique vacation that’s a bit different than anything else out there. Where else do you take thousands of people, put them all in the same space, feed them, and entertain them, all while traveling hundreds of miles around the ocean? Today, I’ve taken dozens of cruises, sailing Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, and more.
I’ve Taken Dozens of Cruises. Here’s What First-Timers HAVE to Know

3 weeks ago | cruzely.com | Tanner Callais

Taking your first cruise carries with it a bit of a learning curve. Cruising is a unique vacation that’s a bit different than anything else out there. Where else do you take thousands of people, put them all in the same space, feed them, and entertain them, all while traveling hundreds of miles around the ocean? Today, I’ve taken dozens of cruises, sailing Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, and more.