The new Celebrity Xcel has aced her sea trials and returned to the shipyard for finishing work ahead of her November debut.
Celebrity’s Newest Ship Passes Critical Sea Trials With Flying Colors

Guests on Anthem of the Seas won’t be able to take to the skies for one sailing as RipCord by iFly will be closed for maintenance.
Royal Caribbean Pulls Plug on Simulator for Upcoming Sailing

Celebrity Cruises’ latest ship, Celebrity Xcel, has reached a major milestone, completing its first ocean sailing on Saturday, September 13.  Helmed by Captain ‘Kirk’ Kyriakos Matragkas, Celebrity Xcel completed a series of maneuverability skills designed to test the ship’s functional and operational capabilities near the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France – where the ship has been under

Is hot tea being served improperly aboard Carnival cruise ships? One guest thinks so and it has even impacted their tipping.
Carnival Cruise Guest Unhappy With How Tea Is Served

Carnival Cruise Line has surprised guests with requested adjustments to the upcoming Carnival Rewards program.
Carnival Fixes New Loyalty Program After Fierce Criticism

Reports from recent sailings highlight safety risks and disruptions tied to parents letting kids roam ships unattended.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Guest Raises Concerns About Unsupervised Kids

Around 35 protestors gathered at the Port of Baltimore, Carnival Pride’s homeport, after crew members were deported from the cruise ship.
Activists Protest Filipino Crew Deportations From Baltimore Cruise Ship

Carnival Cruise Line notes that tender boat operators are not always official crew members and are able to ask for tips.
Carnival Explains Essential Service Is Not From Crew Members

A Carnival guest has complained that evening schedules start too late, but should all activities be moved 2-3 hours earlier?
Guest Claims Carnival Ships Have Too Much to Do at Night

Future guests of Silversea Cruises’ Silver Dawn have been alerted to a gastrointestinal outbreak onboard and given the option to reschedule.
Second Silversea Ship Hit With Gastrointestinal Illness Among Guests