Carnival Cruise Line passengers on select sailings are getting a reminder of what cruise embarkation day used to look like. Carnival is conducting full, in-person muster drills on selected cruises, requiring all passengers to gather at their assigned muster stations before the ship departs. Five Carnival ships were selected for the traditional safety briefings between…
Royal Caribbean Group is making one of its biggest moves beyond cruise ships yet, agreeing to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts as part of a new partnership in the all-inclusive resort business. The agreement was announced on September 23, 2026, and represents a major expansion of Royal Caribbean Group’s growing vacation…
Holland America Line is bringing one of New York City’s most famous desserts to sea with a new Magnolia Bakery partnership. The cruise line has introduced a Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Bar aboard its Caribbean cruises, giving passengers the opportunity to try Magnolia Bakery’s World-Famous Banana Pudding without leaving the ship. The new offering is…