Port Canaveral, FL

Columbus, OH

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Celebrity Cruises, which just finished the 2024 President’s Cruise, has announced the 2025 destination and dates for next year’s elite sailing at a first-ever destination for the exclusive event.

Celebrity Announces President’s Cruise for 2025

Choosing the right cruise ship is one of the most important steps when planning your cruise vacation. There is nothing worse than feeling disappointed on vacation, especially if you book a cruise ship that falls short of your expectations. The top considerations for choosing a cruise ship should include your...

Of the 46 cruises I've taken, here are the best five Royal Caribbean ships for adults

Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas is ready to start offering cruises, and reinvent the weekend cruise. The brand new Oasis Class ship arrived in Port Canaveral on Thursday, and Royal Caribbean Blog received an advanced look onboard to see the new ship. Work was still be dong to put some finishing touches, but the it's nearly all ready for guests to board for the first revenue sailing.

Utopia of the Seas preview: Sneak peek photos of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. As part of the compensation for working on cruise ships, crew members are provided with room and board for the duration of their contract. However, while the accommodations may be free, they are not always the most luxurious homes away from home.

Crew Member Shows Tiny Cabin on Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. For some cruise passengers, the whole point of taking a cruise is to hop from destination to destination, spending a day somewhere new and then heading off to the next port. It’s a way to see a lot of different places in one vacation.

11 Reasons Cruise Passengers Remain on the Ship While in Port

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Everything you need to know about getting on the ship for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity Cruises sailings.

How does boarding work on Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruises?

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I refused to pay for any of the up-charged restaurants, drinks, and amenities on Carnival Firenze, except for WiFi. I wouldn't recommend it.

I tried to spend as little as possible on Carnival's newest cruise ship. I recommend shelling out for better food and more fun.

The world’s largest cruise line isn’t slowing down. The cruise line is developing a new class of cruise ships called the Discovery Class. Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley, briefly talked about this new class of ships during a press conference on their newest ship, Utopia of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Developing a New Class of Cruise Ships, Discovery Class

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed that guests booked on one special sailing of Carnival Splendor will need a visa for one of the ship’s port of call visits.

Carnival Confirms Documentation Requirements for Special Cruise

When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety on social media platforms. Guests began documenting their experiences, with more than 70 million posts about the cruise shared on TikTok. I knew I couldn’t pass up the offer to experience it firsthand.

I Spent 2 Weeks On a Royal Caribbean 9-Month Cruise. Here’s What Happened

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The new 5,668-passenger Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas is docked in Florida, where sites like Cruise Critic have gotten a preview of the amenities before it enters service on July 19th. That includes a unique experience called Royal Railway Utopia Station, where passengers dine on a virtual train ride while staring at simulated scenery zipping by on giant screens.

You can escape this Royal Caribbean cruise aboard a virtual train ride

The cruise line shared what could be taken as either wise advice or a bit of a warning.

Royal Caribbean shares key advice for all cruisers

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Aurora, CO

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Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Williams, AZ

Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel has introduced new family-friendly packages for the summer. With the purchase of a two-, three- or four-night “Kids Ride and Stay Free Package,” children can ride the train and stay at the hotel for free. This limited-time promotion is valid for stays now through September 30, 2024, and invites families to experience the beauty of the Grand Canyon while enjoying a train journey. Passengers will be entertained by live musicians and folk tales shared by a dedicated crew.

Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel Launches Family-Friendly Packages

You have to give credit where credit is due, and Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is worthy of every accolade attributed to it so far. Icon of the Seas is the world's biggest cruise ship, but size alone doesn't make it necessarily the best. It's the assortment of features, tweaks, and enhancements that really make the new ship stand out from every other Royal Caribbean ship in the fleet.

Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's best cruise ship ever, and it's not even close

Embarking on your first cruise is an exciting venture, filled with anticipation and eagerness about what lies ahead. For many, the allure of the open sea, bucket-list destinations, and the promise of relaxation and adventure are irresistible. However, the world of cruising can be overwhelming for first-timers: From understanding the...

12 Tips To Know Before Taking Your First-Ever Cruise, According To Veteran Cruisers

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Patrick Air Force Base, FL

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This Week in Cruise: New Ships Arrive, Begin Construction; New Cruise Activities

The world’s second largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s 5,668-passenger Utopia of the Seas has sailed into its new homeport of Port Canaveral, FL. This sixth...

This Week in Cruise: New Ships Arrive, Begin Construction; New Cruise Activities

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