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Cruise News Digest–October 5, 2025
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored MSC Cruises’ Seaside-class–MSC Seaside (2017), MSC Seaview (2018), MSC Seashore (2021), and MSC Seascape (2022). Which…
Comments closedPrincess Cruises Names Godparents of Star Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila McConaughey, will serve as godparents of the cruise line’s newest ship, Star Princess. The celebrity couple will christen…
Comments closedNo-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…
Comments closedCruise News Digest–September 7, 2025
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored MSC Cruises’ Lirica-class–MSC Armonia (2001), MSC Sinfonia (2002), MSC Lirica (2003), and MSC Opera (2004). Which…
Comments closedPrincess Cruises Making Changes to MedallionPay
If you watched The Cruise Show yesterday, you know that Carnival Cruise Line released a new non-alcoholic drink package–Cheers Zero Proof Drink Package–for $30 per day when purchased pre-embarkation. Before…
Comments closed2025 Newbuilds Coming
At the beginning of 2025, cruisers knew that eight new shipbuilds were on the horizon for seven of the major cruise lines–MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages,…
Comments closedPrincess Cruises’ Star Princess Debuts With Reimagined Spellbound
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess reached a major milestone as she successfully completed her sea trials from August 9-12, 2025. She departed the Fincanieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy to complete a…
Comments closedCruise Lines Announce New Itineraries and Deployments
Multiple cruise lines have released new information about itineraries and deployments within their fleet. First, Carnival Cruise Line announced that Mardi Gras will be adding shorter itineraries to its 2027-28…
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