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NY family loses out on $8,500 dream vacation as flight delay forces them to barely miss cruise
One family from New York was left heartbroken when a delayed flight caused them to miss their much-anticipated cruise vacation.
After a two-hour flight delay and trying to drive from Orlando to Port Canaveral in time, the devastated family watched their ship sail away without them because they were too late to board.
Hurricane Francine delays Carnival cruise ship from returning to port
Hurricane Francine, the latest storm in the Gulf of Mexico, is impacting Carnival Cruise Line’s current operations in New Orleans.
As of September 12, Carnival Valor will not be able to return to New Orleans until September 13, causing the 4-night cruise that was scheduled to leave on September 12 to become a 3-night cruise to nowhere.
Read more: Hurricane Francine delays Carnival cruise ship from returning to port
Carnival Cruise Line changes itineraries for eight ships
Though frustrating, cruise lines have the right to adjust itineraries, whether the sailing is currently underway or years away.
Recently, Carnival Cruise Line alerted guests on eight ships with sailings in 2025 and 2026 about itinerary changes. The impacted ships include Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Elation, Carnival Magic, Carnival Pride, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Glory, and Carnival Conquest.
Read more: Carnival Cruise Line Changes Itineraries for Eight Ships
Carnival Cruise Line changes itineraries for three more ships
Following last week's decision to change the itineraries on eight ships, Carnival has announced three more ships with adjusted itineraries on select sailing in 2025 and 2026.
The affected ships include Carnival Freedom, Carnival Spirit, and Mardi Gras.
Read more: Carnival Cruise Line Changes Itineraries for Three More Ships
Carnival cruise ship hits drifting ice in Alaska
Carnival Spirit hit a small piece of ice while sailing in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord on September 5. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and the ship experienced minimal damage.
After the ship's crew and a smaller vessel completed their inspection, Carnival Spirit was cleared to resume sailing and continued to Skagway.
Read more: Carnival cruise ship hits drifting ice in Alaska
Celebrity will put new 2026-2027 cruises on sale soon
Celebrity Cruises has released its 2026-2027 deployment schedule.
Itineraries to Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Hawaii, Iceland, Japan, and Northern Europe will be available for booking first, starting the first week of October.
Read more: Here's when Celebrity will put new 2026-2027 cruises on sale
Norwegian Jade exposed
While there’s a lot to love about the Norwegian Jade, there are also a few areas where the ship’s age is starting to show.
Here’s a breakdown of what Hayley loved (and what she didn’t) about this cruise experience.
Read more: Norwegian Jade Exposed: The 15 Things I Couldn’t Ignore
Everything I ate on a 7-day cruise, including the dishes I would skip next time
Allie was pleased with the dining experience and options on Norwegian Jade. Food might be subjective, but most of her meals onboard were well-executed and flavorful.
Here's everything she ate during her seven nights onboard, including the dishes she wasn't a fan of.
The weirdest things people have tried to smuggle on a cruise ship
Cruise lines have sophisticated security measures to detect and prevent passengers from smuggling banned items on the ship.
Check out our list of some of the strangest things passengers have tried to smuggle on a cruise ship, including a few success stories.
Read more: Weirdest things people have tried to smuggle on a cruise ship
Can you bring food on a cruise?
You might be wondering if you can bring snacks on a cruise, especially if you're a picky eater or have certain dietary restrictions.
Most cruise lines allow small quantities of non-perishable snacks. Read our blog to see a full list of food you can and cannot bring onboard.
Read more: Can you bring food on a cruise and how much?
What are port fees?
Recently, cruise lines have begun including port fees to give guests a clearer indication of the total cost of their cruise upfront.
Here’s a guide that includes everything you need to know about cruise ship port fees.
Read more: What are port fees on a cruise and how much are they? (2024)
Why did the Titanic break in half?
The Titanic met its fate on its maiden voyage in 1912 after hitting an iceberg. Less than three hours after the collision, the grand ocean liner split in half and sank beneath the icy Atlantic. Why, though, did the ship break in half?
Read more: Why did the Titanic break in half?
Angie Vognild
Angie Vognild has a love for cruising, with her first cruise at just one year old. Since then, she has traveled to nearly 40 countries and been on over 30 cruises. Her favorite cruises were to the Holy Land on Odyssey of the Seas in 2022 and Japan on Spectrum of the Seas in 2019.
