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Rising auto-gratuities squeeze budgets for RCL and CCL families:

• Carnival: +$1/person/day from April 2, 2026 – standard cabins to $17/day, suites...

Standout enhancements for ambitious summer sailings:

• Legend of the Seas debuts July as third Icon-class ship with new Charlie and the Chocolate...

Carnival Conquest Refurbishments

• 🔥 Back in Miami Service: Carnival Conquest has completed a 12-day drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard and resumed...

Royal Genie upgrade costs thousands, isn't a suite, and completely changes your cruise from boarding.

• First Impressions: Everything felt...

Real guest tales show mega-ships' pull despite the 'bigger isn't better' debate:

• First-timer Amy loved ice skating at sea and AquaTheater's "Torque"...

Quantum-Ultra class ship sails from Cape Liberty (NJ), Barcelona, and Civitavecchia-Rome.

• Bahamas/Caribbean kickoff: 7-day Perfect Day Bahamas (Feb...

Non-stop entertainment highlights on this Oasis-class ship:

• Thrill rides & games: Ultimate Abyss slide, FlowRider, climbing wall, putt-putt
• Top...

Has Royal Caribbean gone too far with their casino policy?

• Radiance of the Seas now features a new non-smoking casino
• Seen as an escalation in a growing trend

This guest-facing change divides opinions on onboard smoking policies.

Royal Caribbean's new Royal Beach Club in Nassau offers Chill Beach Poolside Cabanas with premium perks:

• VIP access: Ferry transfer, escorted entry,...

• New policy: Royal Caribbean has banned smart glasses, surprising many passengers
• Privacy focus: Updated rules address wearable tech and privacy considerations at sea
• Guest tip: Certain devices restricted—avoid embarkation delays or confiscations

Discover top Carnival port adventures at Mahogany Bay (now Isla Tropicale), Roatan—pure tropical paradise with turquoise waters and beaches:

• Eden...

Inside look at accessible Room 7103 on Carnival Sunshine:

• Unique balcony setup: Not fully private but a nice addition
• Queen bed separated into...

These top-recommended spots stand out for quality over complimentary dining, especially with packages cutting costs nearly in half.

• Izumi Hibachi:...

Carnival Conquest returns post-12-day drydock with venues boosting onboard fun:

• Heroes Tribute Bar swaps SkyBox Sports Bar, adding service member...

• Puerto Vallarta skips by others: Holland America, Princess, NCL canceled calls this week; Carnival Panorama holds March 3 visit, RCL Navigator set...

Free dining helps save on cruises, but Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and NCL offer different free food options – key for value hunters.

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Cruise lines are rerouting ships away from Puerto Vallarta amid a U.S. Embassy shelter-in-place order in Mexico. This guest-protection move highlights safety-first itinerary changes.

28 culinary options make Legend of the Seas the pinnacle of Icon Class dining.

Key highlights:

• Royal Railway – Legend Station: Immersive...

• Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge honors military/veterans; refreshed family/youth spaces incl. updated Club O2 gaming/decor and interactive Warehouse...