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• Core rule: Primarily based on how early you cancel your cruise
• Best move: Cancel well in advance for limited fees
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• Key tweak: Swapped exclusion list for included sailings up to 25 nights, Balcony to Grand Suite.
• Wins for gamblers: Longer voyages, better cabins,...

Royal Caribbean's top private island in the Bahamas delivers an incredibly perfect day.

• Complete 27-min tour from Icon of the Seas Spring Break...

Galveston fleet adjustments signal maintenance priorities:

• Dream refreshed after 16-day dry dock: new photo studio, Adventures Store, revamped...

Carnival Cancellations

• 🔥 Firenze Sailings Cancelled: Carnival has cancelled sailings aboard Carnival Firenze scheduled between October 12,...

Key changes to Casino Royale annual comp cruises:

• Old system: Any 7-night sailing not on exclusion list (holidays/events)
• Masters tier: Curated...

Carnival's Galveston expansion ramps up with the LNG-powered Excel-class Tropicale – capacity for over 6,000 guests – joining Jubilee for year-round...

Fleet-wide fall festival with unbeatable stackable deals turns shoulder-season sailings into budget luxury.

• Book by May 7: Up to $200 instant...

New pilot for U.S. guests on select sailings: Pay $30 per stateroom (once paid in full) for assignment within 24 hours, removing last-minute...

Carnival's cancellation fees kick in after final payment (typically 56–90 days before departure) and increase as sail date nears – vital for planning changes.

• Firenze cancellations: All sailings from October 12 to November 16, 2026 due to itinerary changes.
• Nearly a dozen cruises scrapped as part of late 2026 schedule revisions.
• Guests face itinerary disruptions—watch for updates on alternatives.

Santorini Beach Club Debut

• 🔥 Royal Beach Club Opening Soon: Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club Santorini opens in days as its first European...

Three RCL ships are out for drydocking—temporary removal for maintenance and new amenities:

• Ovation of the Seas (Singapore since March 16): Adds 40...

Key differences from CocoCay:

• Smaller & exclusive: Caps at 300 guests at a time (900/day) vs. CocoCay's 10,000+.
• Blends locally: Authentic...

Major milestone: Legend of the Seas began sea trials on April 20 in Turku, Finland, covering ~2,400 nautical miles over 10 days with 2,000+ engineers...

Key impacts on Western Caribbean sailings:

• Symphony shift: Oasis-class ship drops Galveston Western Caribbean/Bahamas runs for 6-8 night Caribbean...

Carnival cruisers are thrilled with the new dinner menu, prompting tweaks based on feedback—John Heald calls comments absolutely fabulous.

Current...

Carnival Wagon Policy Updates

• 🔥 Collapsible Wagons Restricted: Carnival Cruise Line updated its policy to require wagons to be collapsed during...

Six sailings affected (July 6, 15, 19, 29; Aug 10, 19, 2026), switching between OPT and WBCT (6km west) due to upgrades.

• No time changes:...

Exclusive Costco deal for Carnival Sunshine Bermuda cruise.

• Includes pick-up/drop-off locations, geolocation, and pick-up dates.
• Onboard...