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I've been on 29 cruises and beg cruisers not to make this huge embarkation day mistake

1 week ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

While it's important to budget for cruise add-ons like alcoholic beverages and shore excursions, one key part of cruise planning is transportation. Living in North Carolina means I'm not a short drive to Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Instead, I must factor in the cost of airfare. Flying is more convenient than driving, but it comes with specific considerations.
Teenager sentenced to prison after faking a bomb threat on a Carnival ship

1 week ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

A Michigan teenager was sentenced to eight months in prison for faking a bomb threat on a Carnival cruise. The 19-year-old was upset that his girlfriend and her family were sailing without him, while he was stuck at home pet-sitting. Joshua Darrell Lowe appeared in federal court in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Monday, April 14, 2025, and was sentenced to prison for calling in a bogus bomb threat in January 2024.
Cruise bartender shares how much she makes working on a ship

1 week ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

From engineers to cabin stewards, dining staff, and officers, running a cruise ship requires a massive team. Among them are bartenders, who work long shifts shaking cocktails. A good bartender can make any vacation more enjoyable, but have you ever wondered how much pouring drinks on a cruise ship pays? Posting to the r/Cruise Reddit thread, Queasy-Objective250 shared some insight into life as a bartender at sea.
Cruise line spends $150 million to make its private island even better

1 week ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

One cruise line is investing in making its private island even better. Norwegian Cruise Line broke ground on its $150 million project at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Currently, guests have to tender ashore. However, the new development includes the construction of a pier that will allow two ships to dock. Royal Caribbean headed a similar project in 2019, and it seems Norwegian wants a slice of Royal's massive success with Perfect Day at CocoCay.
I took my first cruise and am hooked, but I made rookie mistakes on my Carnival sailing

1 week ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

Sometimes, I envy first-time cruisers because they experience all the excitement of a cruise from a unique perspective, whereas veteran sailors get accustomed to the quirks of a cruise vacation. There are a lot of intricacies when planning a cruise compared to a land vacation. For instance, unlike traditional restaurants, dining on a ship usually means set times for meals. Without knowing the difference, you could select a time you're unhappy with.
Cruise week report: Carnival mistakes, passenger arrested, new ship comparison, and more!

1 week ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

We share a lot of cruise updates and advice on Cruise Blog, and this is a weekly roundup of everything you may have missed from this week, including MSC World America's arrival in Miami, Florida, and Margaritaville at Sea's new casino policy. For busy bees who want to stay updated on all the helpful cruise advice we share, this is an easy-to-digest overview of our recent articles.
Carnival CEO says cruise lines aren't "immune from a recession"

2 weeks ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

Carnival’s CEO is optimistic about the cruise industry’s resilience, despite concerns over a recession. Josh Weinstein, Carnival Corporation's President, CEO, and Chief Climate Officer, spoke during Seatrade Cruise Global 2025's State of the Global Cruise Industry Keynote about the company's Q1 financial results. He admitted they had a good quarter, but the bookings were more inconsistent than usual. "It was choppy...There were highs. There were lows as we went through the quarter," he said.
Cruise passenger attacks another traveler for dancing barefoot in ship cocktail lounge, F.B.I. says

2 weeks ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

The C.E.O. of a California-based insurance company was arrested by the F.B.I. after attacking another passenger while onboard a Virgin Voyages cruise to the Caribbean. According to a criminal complaint, Kenneth D. DeGiorgio allegedly tried to choke another guest on March 31 while sailing aboard Resilient Lady. The cruise ship was about 70 nautical miles west of Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Best hotels near Port Everglades cruise port

3 weeks ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

In 2024, more than 4 million passengers set sail from Port Everglades. While it's not as popular as Miami or Port Canaveral, travelers from all over the world continue to flock to Fort Lauderdale as a gateway to the Bahamas and Caribbean. Though some cruisers live within driving distance of South Florida, others rely on airfare to reach the bustling port. Thankfully, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is less than five miles from Port Everglades, making it convenient for travelers.
I've reviewed over 15 cruise ships for work. Planning your first voyage can be daunting, but here are my 8 best tips that never disappoint

3 weeks ago | cruise.blog | Elizabeth Wright

I've been cruising since I was five years old. While I don't remember every aspect of my weeklong Disney cruise, I remember the excitement of boarding the ship. Over the years, my love for cruising has grown into a full-fledged obsession. On any given day, I can be caught browsing at least one cruise line's website, trying to fit another vacation into my busy schedule.