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Free at Sea vs. Free at Sea Plus: What’s the Difference?

Norwegian’s Free at Sea program has two versions. Picking the wrong one can leave real value on the table. Standard Free at Sea comes bundled into most Norwegian...

Royal Caribbean Brings Back a Drink Package Exemption, But Getting Approved Just Got a Lot Harder

If you’ve ever booked a cruise with a non-drinking cabinmate, this news is worth paying attention to. The Royal Caribbean drink package exemption is officially...

Carnival Tropicale Opens for Booking Ahead of 2028 Galveston Debut

Carnival Tropicale just became bookable, and Texas cruisers have a real reason to get excited. Carnival opened reservations this week for the ship’s 2028 debut out...

Carnival Freedom Is Finally Getting Its Whale Tail Back

Carnival Freedom is finally getting its whale tail back. Photos from the ship’s current drydock in Marseille show crews reinstalling the funnel that’s defined...

Costa Fortuna Sails Home for the Last Time, Then Becomes Margaritaville’s Biggest Ship

Costa Fortuna sails home for the last time today, closing out 23 years under the Costa Cruises brand. The ship’s final voyage departed Piraeus on September 4. It...

Margaritaville at Sea Reveals Beachcomber Will Homeport in Galveston Starting October 2027

Texas cruisers finally have the answer to a question that’s been floating around for weeks. Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Galveston sailings are officially...

Royal Beach Club Closed for a Day Due to Private Charter

Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is closing its doors to regular guests for a full day next year. The reason comes down to one sold-out charter. Royal Caribbean has...

Norwegian Sky Sails Its Last Voyage With Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Sky is saying goodbye to Norwegian Cruise Line this week. The ship closes out 27 years of service under the brand. Its final voyage departed Barcelona on August...

Hero of the Seas Floats Out at Meyer Turku Shipyard

Hero of the Seas touched water for the first time on Friday. The milestone marks real progress toward one of Royal Caribbean’s most anticipated ships yet. The...