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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Cruise 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…
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It’s almost spooky season and several cruise lines are offering special Halloween-themed activities, parties, and more. First up is Carnival Cruise Line and their Frightfully Fun Halloween sailings. “Sail any…
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 closedPortsmouth Officially Welcomes Fourth Virgin Voyages Lady Ship
On Monday, August 18, 2025, Portsmouth International Port announced it had completed the “full Virgin Voyages set” when Brilliant Lady officially sailed into the harbor. Brilliant Lady’s arrival made Portsmouth…
Comments closedCruise Ship Monday–Virgin Voyages Lady Ships
Virgin Voyages is an adults-only, cruise line that invites Sailors and their First Mates to rediscover and embrace their inner child. The cruise line is owned by and was created…
Comments closedCruise News Digest–August 10, 2025
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum and Quantum Ultra-class–Quantum of the Seas (2014), Anthem of the Seas (2015),…
Comments closedVirgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady Debuts in Iceland
Virgin Voyages is celebrating a new milestone this week! Scarlet Lady has made the cruise line’s first-ever call in Iceland. The itinerary includes three Icelandic ports allowing Sailors to experience…
Comments closedCruise News Digest–July 20, 2025
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom-class–Freedom of the Seas (2006), Liberty of the Seas (2007) and Independence of…
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