Episodes

  • Adults-Only Cruises, Fare Freezes, and AGT at Sea

    Adults-Only Cruises, Fare Freezes, and AGT at Sea
    Mar 27 2026
    French cruise line CFC freezes 2026-27 fares through March 2027 despite Middle East conflict concerns. Oceania Cruises launches its adults-only brand campaign as the segment grows toward $18 billion by 2033. And Royal Caribbean debuts America's Got Talent LIVE aboard Legend of the Seas starting August 2026.
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    15 mins
  • Tampa Cruise Surge, Princess World Cruise, Bridge Suites

    Tampa Cruise Surge, Princess World Cruise, Bridge Suites
    Mar 26 2026
    Port Tampa Bay sets a monthly record with 51 cruise calls in March 2026, fueled by spring break demand and multi-ship days. Princess Cruises opens sales for its 115-day 2028 world cruise aboard Coral Princess, spanning 49 ports across 24 countries. And Margaritaville at Sea adds two ultra-exclusive bridge wing suites to its upcoming Beachcomber ship debuting in 2027.
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    16 mins
  • Fast Dinners, Port Fees, Earlier Final Payments

    Fast Dinners, Port Fees, Earlier Final Payments
    Mar 25 2026
    Carnival rolls out Express Dining fleetwide by May 2026, delivering multi-course dinners in under an hour at no extra charge. Newport city leaders fight a proposed cruise passenger fee hike that could make it New England's most expensive tender port. And P&O Cruises shifts its final payment deadline to 120 days before sailing for new bookings.
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    11 mins
  • New Fees, New Parking, and a Chocolate Tea Meetup

    New Fees, New Parking, and a Chocolate Tea Meetup
    Mar 24 2026
    Royal Caribbean adds a $4.99 Coca-Cola Freestyle surcharge to two drink packages starting March 2026. Port Canaveral begins vertical construction on a $93 million, 3,732-space cruise parking garage targeting a fall 2026 opening. And Holland America's Zaandam and Volendam grand voyage guests unite in Sydney for a chocolate-themed afternoon tea by Jacques Torres.
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    18 mins
  • Cruise Plans Shift: Cancellations, Terminal Changes, New Ships

    Cruise Plans Shift: Cancellations, Terminal Changes, New Ships
    Mar 24 2026
    MSC scraps its Lirica Brazil deployment for the 2026-27 season, leaving booked passengers scrambling. Virgin Voyages moves its New York sailings from Manhattan to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. And Uniworld reveals two new 154-guest super ships debuting on the Rhine and Danube in 2027.
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    20 mins
  • Puerto Vallarta Returns, New Fare Types, Ritz Alaska Plans

    Puerto Vallarta Returns, New Fare Types, Ritz Alaska Plans
    Mar 22 2026
    Norwegian Bliss returns to Puerto Vallarta after months of security-driven reroutes away from Mexico's Pacific coast. Scenic Group drops its long-running two-for-one U.S. pricing and rolls out four new fare types across Scenic and Emerald Cruises. And the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection maps out Luminara's summer 2027 voyages, including maiden Alaska and expanded Asia itineraries.
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    9 mins
  • Barbados Homeport and the Next Wave of New Ships

    Barbados Homeport and the Next Wave of New Ships
    Mar 20 2026
    Princess Cruises announces Bridgetown Barbados as a new seasonal homeport starting in 2027, opening fly-and-cruise options from the Southern Caribbean. Orient Express Corinthian hits 12 knots under sail during sea trials, proving wind-powered luxury cruising is more than a concept. And R Yacht selects CruisePal systems for its Sefu superyacht ahead of a 2027 debut, bringing smart cabin technology to ultra-luxury expedition cruising.
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    23 mins
  • Itinerary Changes: Gulf Cancellations, Mexico Swaps, Mobile Growth

    Itinerary Changes: Gulf Cancellations, Mexico Swaps, Mobile Growth
    Mar 19 2026
    Celestyal Cruises cancels remaining March Arabian Gulf sailings as regional tensions force ships out of the area, stranding passengers and triggering complex repatriation logistics. Royal Caribbean swaps Falmouth Jamaica for Cozumel Mexico on Legend of the Seas due to port facility issues. And the Port of Mobile Alabama marks a historic milestone with two cruise ships docking simultaneously for the first time as Carnival and a second line compete for Gulf Coast passengers.
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    18 mins