Episodes

  • Alaska Fjord Reroutes, $100 Oil, and Disney Midnight Magic

    Alaska Fjord Reroutes, $100 Oil, and Disney Midnight Magic
    Mar 31 2026
    Holland America and Carnival drop Tracy Arm Fjord from all 2026 Alaska cruises after a landslide and tsunami near South Sawyer Glacier. Brent crude above $100 puts unhedged Carnival Corporation in the fuel cost spotlight. And Disney Cruise Line debuts its Midnight Magic ad campaign during the Oscars, emphasizing quiet family moments over spectacle.
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    18 mins
  • Fees Up, Gulf Cancelled, and a New Ship

    Fees Up, Gulf Cancelled, and a New Ship
    Mar 30 2026
    Princess Cruises ends free Medallion shipping and doubles home delivery fees to $20, while raising its onboard service charge to 20%. Multiple cruise lines cancel Arabian Gulf winter seasons over security concerns, redeploying ships to the Mediterranean. And TUI Cruises' new Mein Schiff Flow completes its first Mediterranean sea trials ahead of a June 2026 christening.
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    18 mins
  • Norovirus Watch, New Virgin Indian Dining, River Cruise Perks

    Norovirus Watch, New Virgin Indian Dining, River Cruise Perks
    Mar 30 2026
    The CDC investigates a norovirus outbreak on Star Princess after 153 passengers and crew fall ill during a Caribbean sailing. Virgin Voyages announces Ariya, a new Indian restaurant by chef Maneet Chauhan, debuting on Valiant Lady in May 2026. And Celebrity River Cruises adds included destination discovery experiences for its 2027-28 European season.
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    16 mins
  • Middle East Cancelled, Portland Fees Up, Ventura's Makeover

    Middle East Cancelled, Portland Fees Up, Ventura's Makeover
    Mar 28 2026
    Costa Cruises pulls the Costa Smeralda from the Middle East for winter 2026-27 amid regional uncertainty, redeploying to the Canary Islands. Portland, Maine raises cruise passenger fees to $24 per head starting January 2027 under its new Tariff 11. And P&O Cruises' Ventura returns from a major Rotterdam drydock refit with refreshed cabins and redesigned public spaces.
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    19 mins
  • Adults-Only Cruises, Fare Freezes, and AGT at Sea

    Adults-Only Cruises, Fare Freezes, and AGT at Sea
    Mar 27 2026
    French cruise line CFC freezes 2026-27 fares through March 2027 despite Middle East conflict concerns. Oceania Cruises launches its adults-only brand campaign as the segment grows toward $18 billion by 2033. And Royal Caribbean debuts America's Got Talent LIVE aboard Legend of the Seas starting August 2026.
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    15 mins
  • Tampa Cruise Surge, Princess World Cruise, Bridge Suites

    Tampa Cruise Surge, Princess World Cruise, Bridge Suites
    Mar 26 2026
    Port Tampa Bay sets a monthly record with 51 cruise calls in March 2026, fueled by spring break demand and multi-ship days. Princess Cruises opens sales for its 115-day 2028 world cruise aboard Coral Princess, spanning 49 ports across 24 countries. And Margaritaville at Sea adds two ultra-exclusive bridge wing suites to its upcoming Beachcomber ship debuting in 2027.
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    16 mins
  • Fast Dinners, Port Fees, Earlier Final Payments

    Fast Dinners, Port Fees, Earlier Final Payments
    Mar 25 2026
    Carnival rolls out Express Dining fleetwide by May 2026, delivering multi-course dinners in under an hour at no extra charge. Newport city leaders fight a proposed cruise passenger fee hike that could make it New England's most expensive tender port. And P&O Cruises shifts its final payment deadline to 120 days before sailing for new bookings.
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    11 mins
  • New Fees, New Parking, and a Chocolate Tea Meetup

    New Fees, New Parking, and a Chocolate Tea Meetup
    Mar 24 2026
    Royal Caribbean adds a $4.99 Coca-Cola Freestyle surcharge to two drink packages starting March 2026. Port Canaveral begins vertical construction on a $93 million, 3,732-space cruise parking garage targeting a fall 2026 opening. And Holland America's Zaandam and Volendam grand voyage guests unite in Sydney for a chocolate-themed afternoon tea by Jacques Torres.
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    18 mins