Beginning November 9, 2025, MSC Cruises’ MSC Seascape will begin sailing 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries departing from the Port of Galveston every Sunday. The cruise line announced that guests can…
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No-Show Specialty Dining Fees
No-show specialty dining fees are back in the news again, with Norwegian Cruise Line announcing a $10 per person fee for guests who fail to keep their scheduled reservation within…
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It’s Cruise Ship Monday! Today brings us MSC Cruises’ Fantasia Class–MSC Fantasia (2008), MSC Splendida (2009), MSC Divina (2012), and MSC Preziosa (2013). Weighing in between 137,936 and 139,400 tons,…
Comments closedCruise News Digest–September 14, 2025
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored MSC Cruises’ Musica-class–MSC Musica (2006), MSC Orchestra (2007), MSC Poesia (2008) and MSC Magnifica (2010). Which…
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Today, we are headed back into the “La Lido Loca YouTube Archives” for some helpful cruise ship terminology. All the way back to the beginning–back when Tony was carrying an…
Comments closedDisney Cruise Line Postpones Disney Adventure Debut
Just days after departing for her sea trials, Disney Cruise Line has announced it has made the “difficult decision to postpone the maiden voyage” of its newest ship, Disney Adventure–the…
Comments closedHolland America Line Announces Its 2027 Canada & New England Season
Holland America Line announced details for its 2027 Canada & New England season aboard Volendam and Zuiderdam. The itineraries will again showcase the region’s national parks and heritage, as well…
Comments closedCarnival Cruise Line Announces 2027-2028 Deployment for the Port of Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line announced it will continue sailing four ships out of the Port of Galveston for the 2027-2028 season. Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee will continue homeporting from the…
Comments closedMSC Cruises and Playtech Expand Partnership
MSC Cruises and Playtech have expanded their partnership to include retail sports betting on seven of the cruise line’s ships. This agreement will allow guests to engage in real-time sports…
Comments closedCruise Ship Monday–MSC Cruises Musica Class
It’s Cruise Ship Monday! Today brings us MSC Cruises’ Musica Class–MSC Musica (2006), MSC Orchestra (2007), MSC Poesia (2008) and MSC Magnifica (2010). MSC Cruises’ Musica-class ships are some of…
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