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Puerto Plata stands out for its dual modern terminals and mix of relaxation plus adventure, easily reached from the pier.

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Carnival Cruise Line clarified its policy on taking food to cabins, distinguishing itself from sister line Costa's new restrictions and fines.

Carnival Magic just finished a 35-day dry dock, emerging with refreshed guest areas and the new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest.

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A Florida man is suing Carnival for $5 million after suffering severe second-degree burns on the Carnival Magic's Lido Deck, claiming the Syntheteak...

Royal Caribbean has shortened the January 10, 2027 Allure of the Seas cruise from 5 nights to 4 nights, canceling the Nassau stop while keeping...

Carnival has rolled out new Main Dining Room menus to half its 29 ships, blending guest classics like shrimp cocktail and chocolate melting cake with...

Royal Caribbean Door Decoration Update

• No Ban on Decorations: Royal Caribbean clarified that cabin door decorations remain allowed but now...

Carnival Breeze scored the lowest possible passing grade of 86 during a surprise CDC inspection in Galveston on May 14.

• 36 deficiencies found,...

Is Royal Caribbean cracking down on cabin door decorations, or just clarifying the rules?

• Decorations allowed: Magnets are fine if they avoid fire...

Carnival's new private island offers plenty to enjoy without extra charges. Here's how to maximize a zero-spend day:

• Pool & beach access: Dive into...

• March 7, 2027 7-night Caribbean sailing from Miami is cancelled for a full-ship private charter.
• Automatic rebooking moves guests to the March 21...

Multiple recent Carnival incidents signal rising safety risks for passengers:

• A guest jumped from a Carnival Liberty balcony and died during a...

Carnival Firenze offers 4-night Catalina & Baja Mexico sailings from Long Beach starting at $172 interior ($43/night) through October 2026.

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Royal Caribbean confirms its cabin door decoration policy has not changed after a single Symphony of the Seas letter about theft incidents was misreported as a ban. Guests can still decorate with magnets, but do so at their own risk.

Icon Class Expansion

• 🔥 Sixth and Seventh Ships Ordered: Royal Caribbean confirmed orders for the sixth and seventh Icon Class ships for...

Royal Caribbean Group confirmed orders for its sixth and seventh Icon Class ships, set for 2029 and 2030 delivery, extending the fleet's award-winning design with eight neighborhoods, 28 dining options, and immersive experiences.

Royal Caribbean's stricter crackdown on stateroom door decorations is challenging a popular guest tradition of personalizing cabins.

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Last-minute removal of Hubbard Glacier from Ovation of the Seas Alaska sailings triggered passenger protests, underscoring how abrupt itinerary changes can harm guest satisfaction and the cruise line's reputation.