In a disturbing story, a man was arrested by the FBI in Juneau, Alaska after allegedly stabbing several people aboard a cruise ship. This incident took place aboard Norwegian Encore, with the ship currently sailing a 7-day Alaska cruise from Seattle that departed May 5. The stabbing reportedly occurred aboard Norwegian Encore, currently on a cruise to Alaska from Seattle. According to a press release from the U.S Justice Department, the man was a South African crewmember on the ship. He was seen by other crew trying to deploy a lifeboat on May 6. The ship’s security intervened and took the man ..read more

Your cruise cabin may not be much in terms of size, but it’s your own personal sanctuary on the ship. It’s where you’ll sleep, relax, bathe, get ready for the day, and unwind after a long day of being out and about. And unlike other places around the ship, it’s the one place where you can get away from everybody. But there are some things that you definitely don’t know about your room that can make your stay more comfortable, are fascinating, or are simply nice to know. Any cruise passenger will wish they knew these things before they sail… Cruise Cabins Are Built to Be Low Maintenance Apart ..read more

For my first time, I’m sailing from Long Beach aboard Carnival Radiance. While I’ve sailed ships up and down the Carnival fleet, I’ve never sailed this ship, from this port, or this itinerary. That’s why I’m sharing each day with you so you can follow along and get an idea of what it’s like. You can read other days here: Day 1: First Impressions Sailing Radiance From Long Beach Day 2: The Most Beautiful Port I’ve Visited? Day 3: Blow Holes & Golden Trophies  After three straight days of constant going between travel days and ports of call, a day at sea is exactly what I needed. Than ..read more

For my first time, I’m sailing from Long Beach aboard Carnival Radiance. While I’ve sailed ships up and down the Carnival fleet, I’ve never sailed this ship, from this port, or this itinerary. That’s why I’m sharing each day with you so you can follow along and get an idea of what it’s like. You can read other days here: Day 1: First Impressions Sailing Radiance From Long Beach Day 2: The Most Beautiful Port I’ve Visited? The morning in Ensenada started cool and cloudy as you can tell from the view aboard the ship. By noon, the clouds broke and bathed everything in sunshine. Day 3 of this fo ..read more

For my first time, I’m sailing from Long Beach aboard Carnival Radiance. While I’ve sailed ships up and down the Carnival fleet, I’ve never sailed this ship, from this port, or this itinerary. That’s why I’m sharing each day with you so you can follow along and get an idea of what it’s like. You can read other days here: Day 1: First Impressions Sailing From Long Beach The city of Avalon is a beautiful town that’s a tiny dot on the larger Catalina Island. It’s straight out of a postcard, and I’m hard-pressed to name a prettier port of call. I’ll be honest. After dozens of cruises everywhere in ..read more

For my first time, I’m sailing from Long Beach aboard Carnival Radiance. While I’ve sailed ships up and down the Carnival fleet, I’ve never sailed this particular ship, from this port, or this itinerary. That’s why I’m sharing each day with you so you can follow along and get an idea of what it’s like… For this cruise, I’m sailing Carnival Radiance, which homeports in Long Beach. Arriving to the port, you can get a great view of the ship and port from the parking garage across from the terminal. Let’s face it, cruise deals are getting harder and harder to come by. It seems like any cruise is a ..read more

How safe is your cruise? Overall, extremely safe. Literally millions of passengers sail each year from the United States, and the total number of major alleged crimes reported comes out to around 200 annually. The latest crime reports published by the U.S. government show dozens of crimes alleged during the first three months of the year across millions of passengers. That means the individual chances of being a victim are low. Even so, crimes do occur on cruise ships, and thanks to reporting requirements from the U.S. government, passengers can get (some) insight into what’s alleged. Days ago ..read more

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A Princess cruise ship sailing the South Pacific on the cruise of a lifetime has had dozens of passengers and crew fall ill with norovirus, an unpleasant stomach bug that results in diarrhea and vomiting. Sapphire Princess, sailing in the South Pacific, has seen nearly 100 passengers fall ill with norovirus according to the CDC. Sapphire Princess is on a month-long journey round trip from Los Angeles. The cruise is taking passengers around the Pacific, with stops in Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, and French Polynesia before returning to the United States. Unfortunately, an unwelcome guest also seems to ..read more

In what’s been a big week in cruising, there were several major stories that made headlines. They include new ships, a new destination, and a new port of call for one cruise line. Here’s what’s to know… Carnival Firenze Officially Welcomed as Carnival’s Newest Ship In a christening ceremony held in Long Beach, Carnival Firenze was officially welcomed as the newest ship in Carnival’s fleet. Image courtesy of Carnival. Cruise passengers in California have a new option as Carnival officially welcomed its newest ship. Carnival Firenze, which moved over from the cruise line’s sister brand, Costa, j ..read more