6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (799+ words) Royal Caribbean has introduced a formal process allowing some passengers to request an exemption from its rule requiring adults sharing a stateroom to purchase the same alcoholic drinks package. The Beverage Package Accommodation Request applies to guests who cannot consume…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (1069+ words) Carnival Cruise Line has extended its Ultimate and Essentials Value Packages to selected cruises departing throughout 2027, giving guests more opportunities to bundle drinks, Wi-Fi and other onboard benefits into a single daily price. The extension means the two adult packages…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1505+ words) Carnival Cruise Line has suspended priority embarkation and debarkation benefits on two cruises scheduled for 5th September 2026, just days after unveiling its revamped loyalty programme on 1st September. The cancellation affects Platinum-tier guests sailing aboard Carnival Sunshine from Norfolk and Carnival Vista…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1496+ words) Royal Caribbean International has contacted passengers booked on Utopia of the Seas’ 4th September 2026 sailing from Port Canaveral, asking volunteers to move to later departures in exchange for substantial compensation. The cruise line is offering full refunds plus complimentary upgrades to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1409+ words) Royal Caribbean International has cancelled all guest reservations for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau on 23rd January 2027, after a chartered sailing reserved exclusive use of the entire facility. The cruise line is issuing full refunds to affected passengers who…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1579+ words) Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed significant changes to complimentary laundry benefits for loyal guests as its new Carnival Rewards programme launches on 1st September 2026. Platinum and Diamond tier members face reduced bag allowances compared to the current Very Important Fun Person…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1585+ words) Royal Caribbean International’s CEO Michael Bayley has shortlisted seven potential names for the fourth Chief Dog Officer set to join Hero of the Seas when the Icon-class vessel debuts in summer 2027, inviting cruise enthusiasts to weigh in before making his…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1726+ words) Royal Caribbean’s casinos are popular with everyone from occasional slot players to serious gamblers chasing complimentary cruises through the Club Royale programme. But several changes introduced during 2026 mean that playing in the casino can now cost cruisers more, even if…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (874+ words) A Costa Cruises passenger who spent seven hours in Italian police custody after being mistaken for a wanted drug trafficking suspect is seeking compensation over the ordeal, which he says caused serious consequences for both himself and his family. The…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (962+ words) Royal Caribbean passengers looking at drinks packages are usually presented with a fairly simple choice: stick to non-alcoholic drinks, or pay for an unlimited package that includes alcohol. But there is another Royal Caribbean drinks package sitting between those two…...