Ever wonder why those tiny cereal boxes vanished from the Carnival breakfast buffet? Well, a recent social media post from the cruise line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, explained the reason, while also giving cruisers a big warning about foreign ports.
The conversation on cereal boxes took an interesting turn, steering into a topic that some cruise passengers don’t even think about when preparing for a day in port: trying to sneak food off the ship.
It all started when a Carnival cruiser came to Heald with a pretty relatable parent problem. Missing those single-serving cereal boxes, they explained how handy they were for kids to munch on during the day, especially when heading off to explore a new port.
“Why are the small individual boxes of cereals not available in the buffet at breakfast? My kids like to snack in these during the day, so thought it might be handy to grab a couple each morning before going ashore,” the passenger said.
“You are forcing us to buy zip lock bags to put some cereal in and smuggle it off the ship. Give your passengers what they want. Everyone eats cereal so bring us those boxes and more choices of cereal.”
Heald explained that the cruise line did indeed used to carry the mini-size cereal boxes, but it soon became a broader problem across the ship.
“Yes, when we used to have them in those small boxes, people would take many of them. Not to eat at breakfast, but to take back to their cabins or to take home and it was just not practical,” Heald stated in his Facebook post.
So, enter the more practical (though less pocket-sized) dispensers.
But then came the important part of the post, the part you really need to pay attention to:
“Remember most of the places we go to do not allow this and if you are caught by the local authorities is bringing food off the ship they may treat you in a frosty manner. And that will not be, greeeeeeat.”
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Let’s be honest, grabbing a little something extra for later seems harmless, right? But think about it from the perspective of the places you’re visiting. They often have some strict rules about the types of food that can be carried into their ports, making sure nothing unwanted is introduced and becomes a health or safety issue.
So, what kind of snacks could cause a surprisingly “frosty” welcome?
It’s not just obvious items like leftover meat. Here’s a closer look:
Fresh fruits and vegetables: These can carry pests and diseases that could devastate local crops. Imagine introducing a bug that could wipe out an entire island’s banana harvest.
Meat and poultry: These can carry animal diseases that pose a serious threat to local livestock. This often includes processed meats as well.
Dairy products: These can harbor bacteria and viruses that local animals, and even people, are not accustomed to.
Certain processed foods: Depending on their ingredients and origin, some packaged items may also be restricted by local regulations.
Believe it or not, even something as seemingly harmless as cereal in a Ziploc bag could raise concerns with authorities in some ports.
In a previous post Heald elaborated on this saying, “You cannot take food off the ship. Most places we visit have very, very strict rules about taking food such as meat, cheese, pastries, bread, etc off the ship. And some will have fines you will have to pay if you do. So please do not try and either enjoy lunch ashore or return to the ship to eat. I know you have children but these are the rules for everyone.”
Most of the comments on John Heald’s Facebook post said they understood the reasoning behind the removal of the cereal boxes. One practical cruiser suggested simply purchasing snacks in port, while another pointed out that the cruise line is not intended to be a personal snack provider for excursions.
Photo credit: Cruise Fever
As one commenter plainly stated, “The ports the ship visits also doesn’t want to you bring food off the ship!!!”
Another said something most of us were thinking when we saw this story: “With all the other awesome eats cereal is at the bottom of the list.”
Of course, we all have our version of comfort food, and sometimes it’s nice to grab something familiar at the start of a day, even if it is a bit of breakfast cereal.
Want to keep from any trouble in port? Here’s what you should do:
Pay attention to onboard announcements: The crew will often provide important information about local regulations.
Check your cruise line’s website or app: Many offer destination guides with details on prohibited items.
When unsure, it’s best to leave it on the ship. Don’t risk ruining your vacation because of a possible snack-attack.
One comment put it this way: “As for ziplock cereal smuggling—let’s just say the port authorities don’t find Cheerios nearly as charming as your kids do. Customs officials take “Special K” a little too literally.”
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Most Carnival cabins do not have a bathtub. Standard interior, ocean view and balcony staterooms come with a shower only. Carnival cabins with bathtubs are mostly suites, such as Grand Suites, Ocean Suites, Captain’s Suites and some Junior or Vista Suites, plus a few family cabins and the mini-suites on the ships Carnival took over from P&O Australia.
Which cabins have a tub depends on the ship, and the newest ships have the fewest. Carnival says it now builds big walk-in showers into suites instead of tubs. Below is a class-by-class guide to the current fleet, with tips on booking a cabin that really has one.
Does Carnival Have Bathtubs? The Short Answer
Yes, but only in a small share of cabins. A typical Carnival bathroom has a toilet, a sink and a shower with a curtain or glass door. Tubs show up in three places:
Suites on older and mid-age ships. Most Grand Suites and Ocean Suites on the Fantasy, Spirit, Conquest, Splendor, Sunshine and Dream classes are listed with a tub, often a whirlpool tub with a shower over it.
Some family cabins. Deluxe Ocean View cabins on the Dream and Vista classes, and Family Harbor suites on the Vista class, have a second small bathroom with a junior tub.
Ex-P&O Australia ships. On Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, the Mini Suites and Balcony Suites are listed with a shower over a bathtub.
The trend is moving away from tubs. In 2024 Carnival brand ambassador John Heald confirmed that the line had stopped putting bathtubs in suites on its newer ships and uses the space for a large walk-in shower instead (reported by Cruise Hive). If a soak matters to you, an older or mid-size ship is usually your best bet.
Carnival Cabins With Bathtubs: Ship-by-Ship Guide
Carnival Cruise Line had 29 ships in service in mid-2026, according to Carnival Corporation’s fleet list. The table groups them by class, because sister ships share the same cabin designs. It is based on deck-plan listings and travel-agent category descriptions. Cabin layouts can change in dry dock, so confirm the details for your exact cabin before you book. To see how these classes compare on age and size, look at our guides to the newest Carnival ships in order and Carnival cruise ships compared by size.
The Presidential and Aft Excel Suites have large walk-in showers. Several Excel suites have an outdoor hot tub on the balcony. Ocean Suites are described with a walk-in shower. Ask Carnival before assuming any cabin has a tub.
Vista class: Carnival Vista, Horizon, Panorama
Grand Suite, Ocean Suite; junior tub in Deluxe Ocean View and Family Harbor suites
Deck plans list a whirlpool tub plus shower in Grand and Ocean Suites. Havana Cabana suites have a rain shower and no tub.
Dream class: Carnival Dream, Magic, Breeze
Grand Suite, Ocean Suite, Deluxe Ocean View
The suites have a whirlpool tub with a shower. Deluxe Ocean Views add a small tub/shower in a second bathroom.
Carnival Splendor
Captain’s Suite, Grand Suite, Ocean Suite, Cloud 9 Spa Suite, Junior Suite
Category descriptions mention whirlpool tubs. The ship sails year-round from Sydney.
The Grand Suite has a combined shower and whirlpool tub. Ocean and Vista suites have a tub/shower combo.
Fantasy class: Carnival Elation, Paradise
Grand Suite, Grand Vista Suite (most likely)
Grand Vista Suites are described with a tub. Other suite categories vary, so check the deck plan.
Carnival Venezia, Carnival Firenze
Ocean Suite; Deluxe Ocean View family cabins
Venezia’s Ocean Suites are listed with a whirlpool tub, and its Deluxe Ocean Views have two bathrooms, one with a tub. Firenze is a near-sister ship, but confirm its cabins separately.
Carnival Adventure, Carnival Encounter
Presidential Suite, Balcony Suite, Mini Suite, family suites
Mini Suites and Balcony Suites have a shower over a tub. These are the cheapest Carnival cabins with a reliable tub.
A note on the Australian ships: Carnival Encounter (Brisbane) and Carnival Splendor (Sydney) stay in Australia year-round. Carnival Adventure and Carnival Luminosa are due to leave Australia after the 2027-28 season. Adventure will reposition to North America in 2028. Check the latest deployment when you book.
A tub with a shower over it is the usual setup in older Carnival suites. Photo: Hongyue Stone-Jon Lee on Pexels
Carnival Suites With Tubs: Which Categories to Look For
If a bathtub matters to you, look for these suite types. Note that “suite” on Carnival covers a wide range of rooms.
Grand Suites and Captain’s Suites
These are the largest traditional suites on pre-Excel ships. On the Spirit, Sunshine, Dream and Vista classes, deck-plan listings show a whirlpool tub with a shower, and often double sinks. Captain’s Suites on the Conquest, Splendor and Sunshine classes have two bathrooms, one with a whirlpool tub.
Ocean Suites
Ocean Suites are the most affordable “real” suites, and on most ships built before 2020 they are listed with a tub. The exception is the Excel class, where Ocean Suites have a walk-in shower.
Junior Suites and Vista Suites
On several classes these are listed with a tub. They are often aft-facing or have an obstructed view, which keeps the price down. Check the specific category description, because some were added or changed during refits.
Excel Suites
The Presidential, Aft and Corner Excel Suites on Mardi Gras, Celebration and Jubilee are Carnival’s most expensive cabins. Their bathrooms center on large glass-enclosed showers. If you want to soak, the outdoor hot tub on some Excel balconies is the closest you’ll get.
Carnival Rooms With Bathtubs Without Booking a Suite
You don’t always need a suite. These non-suite cabins often have a tub:
Deluxe Ocean View cabins on Dream-class and Vista-class ships. These family cabins sleep up to five. They have a main bathroom with a shower and a separate small bathroom with a junior tub and sink.
Family Harbor suites on the Vista class. These also include a second bath with a junior tub.
Deluxe Ocean View cabins on Carnival Venezia. These have two bathrooms, one with a tub.
Mini Suites on Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter. They come from the ships’ Princess and P&O Australia days, when they were built with a shower over a bathtub.
Junior tubs are short, about 3.5 feet according to one passenger report, and some have high sides. They work well for small children but are not built for a long adult soak.
Bathtub vs Whirlpool Tub: What to Expect
Many Carnival suite tubs are described as whirlpool or “Jacuzzi” tubs, with jets you can switch on. They are usually a combined unit with a shower overhead, not a separate deep soaking tub. Expect a standard-length tub, not a spa-style freestanding bath. A whirlpool tub costs nothing extra once you’ve booked the cabin. On some older ships, though, the jets may not be in great condition, so report any problems to your stateroom attendant early.
If you only want warm water and jets, every Carnival ship also has hot tubs on the open decks. Cloud 9 Spa suites and cabins may come with access to spa thermal areas, depending on the ship.
Some Carnival family cabins add a second bathroom with a small tub for kids. Photo: Alex Green on Pexels
Booking Tips: How to Make Sure You Get a Tub
Avoid guarantee fares if you need a tub. A suite guarantee (ST) or balcony guarantee only promises a minimum category. You could be given a suite with a walk-in shower.
Book a specific cabin number. Pick the cabin yourself on the deck plan, then check the cabin details or ask a Carnival vacation planner what the bathroom has.
Look out for refits. Dry docks sometimes change bathrooms. A ship that had tubs ten years ago may now have walk-in showers in some suites.
Get it in writing. If the tub is essential, for example for medical reasons, note the answer from Carnival and keep it with your booking.
Compare suite prices across ships. An Ocean Suite on an older ship can cost less than a balcony on a new Excel-class ship. Our ranking of the best Carnival ships by reviews can help you choose an older ship that still gets good reviews.
Accessible Cabins and Bathtubs
Carnival’s accessible staterooms are designed for wheelchair and scooter users, so most have a roll-in shower with grab bars and a fold-down seat, not a tub. A step-in tub is harder to use for many people with limited mobility. There are a few exceptions, such as the accessible Grand Suite on Carnival Pride, which is listed with both a roll-in shower and a whirlpool tub. If you need a particular setup, contact Carnival’s accessibility team before booking.
Bathing Babies and Toddlers on a Carnival Cruise
Because most cabins are shower-only, parents of babies often plan ahead. The usual options:
Book a family cabin with a junior tub (see the list above).
Pack a small inflatable or collapsible baby bath that fits in the shower tray. Check Carnival’s current prohibited items list before you travel.
Use the handheld showerhead most cabins have, or give a sponge bath.
Carnival does not advertise baby bathtubs for cabins, so don’t count on getting one onboard.
FAQs
Do Carnival cruise rooms have bathtubs?
Most do not. Standard interior, ocean view and balcony cabins have a shower only. Tubs are mainly in suites on older and mid-age ships, in some family cabins, and in the mini-suites on Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter.
Which Carnival ships have the most cabins with bathtubs?
The Spirit, Conquest, Sunshine, Splendor and Dream classes have the most suites listed with tubs. Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter also have tubs in their mini-suites. The Excel-class ships (Mardi Gras, Celebration and Jubilee) have the fewest.
Do Carnival suites have bathtubs?
Many do, especially Grand Suites and Ocean Suites on ships built before 2020. Carnival has said it no longer puts bathtubs in suites on its newer ships, so Excel suites and Havana suites have walk-in showers instead.
Can I request a cabin with a bathtub on Carnival?
Yes. Choose a specific cabin number instead of a guarantee fare, then confirm the bathroom setup with Carnival or your travel agent before paying your deposit.
Do Carnival accessible cabins have tubs?
Usually not. Most accessible cabins have roll-in showers with seats and grab bars. A few suites have both, so ask Carnival’s accessibility team about the cabin you want.
Silversea, an ultra-luxury cruise line from Royal Caribbean Group, has kicked off their largest season ever of cruises in the Mediterranean.
Silversea will have five luxury cruise ships offering 71 cruises around the Mediterranean in 2025. The sailings will visit 95 destinations and the cruise line will stay in the region until November for the first time.
In addition to the region’s most iconic cities, highlight destinations will include those inaccessible to large ships, such as Saint Tropez, Seville, Sete, Monopoli, and Menton, among others.
The five Silversea ships that are sailing in the Mediterranean this year are:
Silver Ray
Silver Dawn
Silver Muse
Silver Spirit
Silver Whisper
A few sample cruises from Silversea’s season are roundtrip sailings from Athens on Silver Muse, a Monte Carlo to Rome sailing on Silver Ray, and a roundtrip cruise from Lisbon on Silver Dawn.
Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea, gave the following statement:
“With a famously diverse offering of iconic cultural experiences, captivating history, and beautiful architecture, the Mediterranean is one of the world’s richest cruising regions and our guests’ enduring interest in its charm has inspired our largest-ever Mediterranean deployment for summer 2025.
“With five ships across varying classes, Silversea’s range of voyage options in the Mediterranean is truly unique and perfectly responds to our guests’ preferred experiences.”
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Celebrity Cruises is adding their first brunch venue to Celebrity Xcel, the cruise line’s next new ship that will debut in November 2025.
Bora will be Celebrity’s first ever brunch offering at a new al fresco restaurant debuting on Celebrity Xcel. It will be one of 32 food and beverage venues on the new cruise ship.
This lively new al fresco restaurant will have panoramic ocean views in a vibrant setting. Bora will have a seafood-forward menu and the rooftop restaurant will transition from day to night.
By day, Bora’s upbeat, brunch will serve Mediterranean-inspired classics like:
Shakshuka eggs with coriander, avocado and sourdough toast
Flavorful croissant eggs benedict with lemon-scented salmon gravlax, ricotta spread and hollandaise sauce
Favorites like French toast, all with photo-worthy presentations
Photo credit: Celebrity Cruises
At night, Bora will offer intimate dinners with Mediterranean favorite dishes.
Michael Scheiner, chief marketing and product officer of Celebrity Cruises, gave the following statement:
“Reconnecting with loved ones over new experiences is important to Celebrity guests. Celebrity Xcel will be their happy place with new dining options and all-new entertainment and activities creating endless opportunities to ‘Date Night, All Day Long’. These elevated new experiences will invite guests to discover something new while creating shared memories.”
Lisa Lehr, vice president of entertainment of Celebrity Cruises, added:
“Designed to create memorable moments of connection from morning to night, Celebrity Xcel will sail with our most expansive entertainment offering to date with over 75 resident performers – the most of any Celebrity ship.
“The offering is brand-new at every turn, from unforgettable new Theatre shows, new interactive shows in The Club and a variety of immersive parties and live music options; the choice is endless for guests to find their perfect match each and every night.”
Celebrity Xcel will debut on November 18, 2025 and start off by sailing week-long cruises to the Caribbean from Port Everglades.
In the spring of 2026, the ship will head to Europe for cruises in the Mediterranean.
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Whether you like rules or not, cruise lines have some rules and regulations set up to ensure a smooth cruise for everyone on board.
Carnival Horizon in Miami. Photo: Cruise Fever
Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, posted this week on his company Facebook page about a rule that guests keep breaking on embarkation day. And since he asked everyone share it with at least one person, I figured I’d share it with thousands right here on Cruise Fever.
For anyone who has taken a cruise on a Carnival cruise ship, you know that cabins are still being cleaned and prepared if you board the ship anytime around noon.
The fire doors to cabin hallways are usually closed with a sign that says, “Welcome aboard! Your stateroom steward is adding the finishing touches to your room. Staterooms available from 1:30PM. Please do not enter.”
Staterooms available from 1:30 pm, please do not enter
Unfortunately, not all guests abide by the signs and try to go to their stateroom before it is ready.
John Heald said that he was posting a request, yet again, that all Carnival cruisers should abide by the signs and wait until an announcement is made over the PA system before they go to their cabins.
Photo Carnival’s John Heald posted to remind guests to abide by this one simple rule.
He made the request on behalf of his colleagues on board and for the benefit of cabins stewards and housekeeping staff as they work to prepare the cabins for the arriving guests.
This request differs from one he made a few weeks ago about guests taking naps in cabins before they were ready.
However, if you do want to go to your cabin early and drop off your belongings, there are three exceptions to this rule.
One, Platinum and Diamond guests, the two highest levels in Carnival Cruise Line’s VIFP Club (frequent cruisers), are allowed to ignore this sign.
Two, guests staying in suites can also ignore this sign as their rooms are ready upon arrival.
The third option is for those who do not have a high status and are not staying in a suite. Faster to the Fun (FTTF) is an add-on option that gives cruisers extra VIP perks on their cruise. One of them is being able to drop off your carry-on bags in your stateroom until your room is ready.
The price for FTTF is:
2-3 day cruise: $79.95
4-5 day cruise: $109.95
6-8 day cruise: $149.95 (Excel class $169.95)
9+ day cruises: $209.95
The price is per cabin, not per person.
Heald ended his message by thanking every for abiding by this rule and to share it with at least one person.
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Earlier this month at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, I had the opportunity to sit down with Capt. John Murray, CEO of Port Canaveral. We talked about the port’s growth, future, and changes that were recently made to give guests the best possible experience as they start or end their cruise.
Port Canaveral Aerial photo (Credit: Canaveral Port Authority)
Port Canaveral has grown over the past few years to be one of the top two busiest cruise ports in the country. They keep seesawing back and forth with PortMiami as the busiest, even though they now have four less berths than Miami.
How has Port Canaveral grown so much over the past 10-15 years? Here is a look at why and reasons you should consider taking a cruise from the port.
New Cruise Ships
A decade ago, if you wanted to sail on the newest cruise ships, you had to head to South Florida. That all changed in 2021 when Carnival Cruise Line began to homeport their first Excel class ship, Mardi Gras, at Port Canaveral.
Last year, Royal Caribbean based a brand new ship there, Utopia of the Seas. This coming August, the cruise line’s newest and largest ship, Star of the Seas, will homeport at Port Canaveral sailing week long cruises to the Caribbean.
Utopia of the Seas began sailing from Port Canaveral in 2024 offering three- and four-night cruises to The Bahamas. Photo: Cruise Fever
Other new ships that are sailing from the port this year are Norwegian Aqua and Disney Treasure.
In 2027, two new cruise ships will sail from Port Canaveral. MSC Cruises recently announced that MSC World Atlantic will debut from the port in 2027.
Carnival Festivale will also sail from the port when the ship debuts in 2027. Mardi Gras will move to three- and four-night cruises that depart every Monday and Friday from Port Canaveral.
“We don’t want to be less bad than other ports, we want to be the best” – Capt. Murray
Convenience/Smooth Experience
Since there are no airports within 40 miles of Port Canaveral, it’s mainly a driving port. If are are flying into MCO, were are several shuttle companies that connect it with the cruise port.
85% of all passengers who take a cruise from Port Canaveral drive to the port. The port opened two new parking garages this past year that can accommodate an additional 3,000 cars to park.
The port is just off of I-95 and offers easy in, easy out access. Because they are the first major cruise port on the drive south in Florida, you don’t have to deal with traffic like you do at ports in South Florida.
The port made several operational changes in the past year to elevate the experience at their six cruise terminals. This helps create a smoother experience for guests who are disembarking or embarking on their cruise.
They also now have teams onsite to fix anything that may go wrong during disembarkation and embarkation.
Capt. John Murray said the following:
“A cruise can be destroyed with bad service from the port on the front end or back end. Last thing you want is for someone to have a great trip, get off the ship, and get totally frustrated getting out of the port. We look at ourselves being an extension of that. We don’t want them to have a bad experience at the port.”
Passengers boarding a ship at Port Canaveral. Credit: Canaveral Port Authority
Options
Seven major cruise lines offer cruises from Port Canaveral, giving you more options than ever before. They are:
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Disney Cruise Line
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Future of Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral just set their monthly record for cruise guests in March with 925,994 guests. This is 16% higher than last March. They are expecting 8.4 million passenger movements this year, up from 7.6 million in 2024.
Over the next decade, the port is eyeing two locations to build new cruise terminals. One is between Terminal 1 (Royal Caribbean) and Terminal 3 (Carnival Cruise Line). Terminal 2 is currently used by Victory Casino Cruises and their lease is up in early 2030s.
The port is currently planning on relocating the casino ship when their lease is up and build a new terminal at that location for large cruise ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line is also planning on adding more cruises from Port Canaveral in the future.
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A Royal Caribbean cruise on Liberty of the Seas turned violent last week, resulting in the arrest of an 18-year-old North Carolina man. The violent altercation took place after a couple requested that a group of younger passengers stop jumping in the elevator.
Michael White, of Siler City, faces felony charges based on the altercation that left another passenger unconscious. This happened during the ship’s four-night Bahamas sailing from Port Everglades.
Elevator Attack
According to news reports and a policeHome report from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place last Thursday while Liberty of the Seas was at sea. The victim and a female passenger who was also in the elevator reportedly asked a group of young people to stop jumping in the elevator.
Reports say that they had expressed concern that the movement was causing the elevator to sway. If this movement is too extreme it could cause an elevator to stop operating temporarily, something no one wants to experience on any elevator, never mind one at sea.
The group of youths allegedly replied to the request with verbal threats, shouting profanities at the couple. The situation only got worse when the elevator reached the eighth deck, and the two cruise passengers attempted to leave.
The report states that the group blocked their path, leading the victim to push past them.
“We got to get out of here,” the victim reportedly said.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy Demetrius Williams wrote in the report,
“Once he got out, he said he started getting struck by individuals in the face area, causing him to stagger backward. After staggering backward, he (redacted) fell to the floor and that’s when he started getting kicked.”
Williams stated that the victim blacked out and later woke up in a pool of blood.
Arrest Aftermath
White and an unidentified co-defendant were arrested by BSO deputies on Friday, April 18th, after the ship returned to Fort Lauderdale. Court records indicate that White was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.
A judge has issued an order for him to have no contact with the victim. No information regarding the second suspect has been immediately released.
While Royal Caribbean has not publicly commented on this specific incident just yet, the cruise line is known to take passenger misconduct seriously. Incidents like this usually result in lifetime bans from both the cruise line and its sister cruise lines.
Liberty of the Seas continued its scheduled itinerary after the incident, with the majority of passengers unaffected. Michael White’s next court appearance has not yet been scheduled.
Elevator Lessons
The average cruise passenger on a 7-day sailing spends anywhere from 15-30 minutes in an elevator over the course of a sailing. While most of these vertical trips range from entertaining to slightly annoying, I always encourage passengers to follow basic cruise ship elevator etiquette.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, an ultra-luxury cruise line from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has announced an epic 133-day cruise in 2028 with cabins/suites costing up to $1.675 million.
Regent’s Legends of the Pacific cruise will set sail in 2028 on Seven Seas Splendor. The 133-day cruise will depart from Los Angeles on January 5, 2028.
The cruise will visit 74 ports in 18 countries and travel 31,714 nautical miles. The cruise will visit Hawaii, the South Pacific, Australia, Singapore Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China and Japan before journeying through Alaska, and ending in San Francisco, California.
A map of this 133-day cruise from Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The following ports will feature overnight visits:
Sydney
Singapore
Bangkok
Shanghai
Seoul
Prices start at $88,499 and go up to $837,899 per guest, based on double occupancy. The opulent Regent Suite is the most exclusive address at sea at 4,443 square feet.
Included in cruise fares are 409 shore excursions, unlimited valet laundry, door-to-door luggage service, all gratuities, drinks, WiFi, meals/specialty restaurants, and more.
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, gave the following statement:
“It’s evident that luxury travelers are placing more value on their time than ever before, seeking out exhilarating and bucket list destinations on long, lingering voyages that discover contrasting cultures, compelling histories, and tantalizing cuisines.
“The release of our 2028 World Cruise and 2027-2028 Grand Voyages, reaffirms Regent’s promise of being Unrivaled at Sea with comprehensive bespoke amenities adding to the already industry-leading inclusions list as part of the voyage fare.
“Guests will explore the world in ultra luxury, with our crew providing Heartfelt Hospitality with the highest possible standards of service throughout spacious, lavishly designed restaurants, lounges, and suites.”
Seven Seas Splendor is a 55,498 gross ton luxury cruise ship that carries up to 746 guests.
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Oceania Cruises, one of the world’s leading culinary and destination focused cruise lines, will offer five solar eclipse cruises in 2026.
The solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026 with the five cruise ships being positioned off the shores of Ireland, Iceland, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
Each of the itineraries will navigate prime locations within the eclipse’s path. They will be as follows:
Oceania Marina: Positioned in the path of 100% totality
Oceania Insignia: Positioned in the path of 97% totality
Oceania Sirena: Positioned in the path of 94% totality
Two sailings on Oceania Vista: Positioned in the path of 93.03% totality
During the eclipse itself, guests will be invited to enjoy a series of vibrant deck parties, offering prime viewing for the main event, alongside celestial festivities and indulgent solar-themed culinary delights designed to celebrate the occasion.
There will be star-shaped sandwiches, half-moon shrimp empanadas with chimichurri sauce, eclipse-inspired passion fruit macarons, and more.
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer at Oceania Cruises, gave the following statement about the solar eclipse cruises next year:
“There is no better way to witness the grandeur of a total solar eclipse than from the comfort of an Oceania Cruises ship, where our guests can enjoy this rare cosmic event at sea, away from city lights and distractions.
“With four ships now positioned within the eclipse path, we are delivering an unparalleled experience combining luxury, enrichment, and an awe-inspiring natural wonder, while maintaining our commitment to delivering The Finest Cuisine at Sea.”
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Carnival Cruise Line has postponed the dry dock scheduled for one of their cruise ships until sometime in 2026.
Carnival Magic’s dry dock was originally scheduled to take place from October 6, 2025 through November 20, 2025.
The cruise line has now postponed the dry dock until a to be determined date in 2026. Carnival updated the maintenance schedule for the ship in the past 24 hours and it now reads: 2026 TBD.
However, after looking at cruises open for bookings in 2026, Carnival no longer has cruises open for bookings on Carnival Magic from April 18, 2026 through May 30, 2026. It is important to note that Carnival Cruise Line has not yet confirmed if this will be the dry dock date.
This will be the third dry dock for the ship since it debuted in 2011. You can see a complete list of Carnival’s dry dock schedule here through 2027.
Cruise ships go into dry dock every three or five years, depending on the age of the vessel. During this time, routine maintenance takes place and cruise lines use this time to update and add new features to the ships.
A carnival cruise ship in dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas
Carnival Magic’s first dry dock took place in February/March 2016 and the second in May 2021. A dry dock in 2026 will be five years from the previous one and keeps it right on schedule.
During the cruise ship’s previous dry dock in 2021, routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements were done to the ship. In addition, the ship received Carnival’s new signature red, white and blue livery and a non-smoking casino was added where the conference room was located.
Carnival Magic is a Dream class ship that debuted in 2011. It can carry 3,690 guests in 1,845 cabins, based on double occupancy. Maximum capacity for the ship is 4,724 guests.
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