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Carnival Onboard Updates

• 🔥 The Next Course: Carnival Cruise Line revealed The Next Course, a new wave of culinary experiences featuring...

Carnival guests sailing from Long Beach can learn how to get off the ship faster and avoid stressful debarkation mistakes in this 23-minute ultimate guide.

Carnival Cruise Line just announced The Next Course, a fresh wave of restaurants and bars rolling out across its ships to upgrade the onboard dining scene.

Royal Caribbean received Legend of the Seas on July 10, 2026, from Meyer Turku shipyard — the third Icon-class vessel after Icon and Star of the Seas....

New Ship Delivery

• 🔥 Legend of the Seas Joins Fleet: Royal Caribbean took delivery of Legend of the Seas, its 30th ship, featuring 28...

• Five American passengers were arrested after a port brawl escalated at the police station with property damage and resistance
• Officers sustained...

• State-of-the-art terminal opened June 10, replacing 1960s docks with 41,500 sq ft enclosed space for smoother passenger flow
• Ovation of the Seas...

Royal Caribbean's 30th ship and largest by one foot, Legend of the Seas, brings fresh experiences to the Icon class.

• Royal Railway returns with a...

Royal Caribbean guests are facing last-minute cruise cancellations due to a disruption at Costa Maya caused by Mahahual company workers over payment issues.

Carnival Loyalty Program Changes

• 🔥 Carnival Rewards Launch: Carnival is replacing its VIFP Club with a new spending-based Carnival Rewards...

Carnival is delivering fleetwide patriotic celebrations as America's cruise line and official America250 partner.

• Ship meetups and fireworks: Seven...

Carnival's Fleet Operations Center in Miami runs 24/7 with 57 LED screens tracking all 29 ships and storm paths.

Experts consult captains to...

• Spending-based shift: Carnival Rewards replaces VIFP on Sept. 1, moving from sea days to spending for tier maintenance and upgrades.
• Diamond...

Two separate lawsuits underscore passenger safety concerns aboard Royal Caribbean ships, directly impacting guest experiences.

• A Florida woman is...

Carnival Loyalty and Policy Updates

• 🔥 New Rewards Program: Carnival is launching a spend-based rewards program on September 1, 2026, retiring...

Royal Caribbean's ambitious Perfect Day Mexico in Mahahual has been effectively canceled after Mexico's Environment Minister rejected the proposal...

• Carnival's new vertical Sail & Sign cards will display each guest's total days sailed in a personalized emblem.
• The spend-based Carnival Rewards...

Two recent cases spotlight guest safety risks on both lines:

• Royal Caribbean sued after passenger tripped over parked mobility scooter on Jewel of...

Carnival is enforcing a strict modest dress code at Lifou, banning bikinis, thongs, monokinis and topless sunbathing to honor local customs. Noncompliance could get guests sent back to the ship and risk future port visits.

Royal Caribbean's new Quack Quest lets cruisers play as duck characters to explore Legend of the Seas venues and unlock cruise discounts throughout...