Welcome to Cruise Blog's Weekly Roundup for the week of January 30, 2026!
This is a helpful post covering everything you may have missed from this week, including why Carnival Sunshine is rushing back to Virginia and a popular show that's being removed from Norwegian Bliss.
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Carnival ends cruise early to avoid developing Nor'easter
Carnival Cruise Line is ending one of its cruises early to avoid the developing Nor'easter that's expected to slam the East Coast over the weekend.
Passengers on the current sailing aboard Carnival Sunshine were informed on Wednesday that their voyage will be cut short by one day due to the worsening weather forecast.
The Sunshine Class ship was supposed to call at Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos on Thursday, January 29. However, the final port visit of the 8-night Eastern Caribbean cruise was canceled at the last minute. Now, the vessel is expected to arrive in Virginia around 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Read more: Carnival ends cruise early to avoid developing Nor'easter
Norwegian removes Broadway show from cruise ship
Norwegian is removing a popular Broadway musical from one of its ships. However, a replacement show is on the way.
Jersey Boys has been on the Norwegian Bliss since 2018, but the curtain will be closing on the long-running production in February.
A cruiser confirmed the change on the NCL Reddit thread, sharing the email communication that they received from the cruise line.
Read more: Norwegian removes Broadway show from cruise ship
Gen Z trend caused Carnival to make a fleet wide drink package change
Drinking is often considered synonymous with cruise vacations. However, as wellness culture continues to grow, many travelers have cut back on alcohol — and cruise lines have taken notice.
In 2023, Drizly conducted a survey of consumer drinking trends and found that more and more Americans are actively choosing non-alcoholic (NA) beverages. This was especially true for Gen Zers, with 23% of respondents indicating interest in high-quality NA options.
To meet this growing demand, cruise lines have expanded their non-alcoholic offerings beyond sodas and juices. Carnival Cruise Line also added a new drink package designed for guests who don't drink.
Read more: Gen Z trend caused Carnival to make a fleet wide drink package change
Carnival Sunshine Rooms to Avoid
Picking the right stateroom for your Carnival cruise matters quite a bit. With options ranging from small inside cabins to roomy suites, there are plenty of choices.
Carnival recently announced that its oldest ship, Carnival Sunshine, will head to Europe in 2027 to offer a series of itineraries to bucket-list destinations like Morocco, Turkey, Montenegro, Italy, and Tunisia.
Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime European getaway or your next Caribbean cruise, here’s a look at the Carnival Sunshine staterooms you want to avoid.
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What is the front of a ship called?
Let's get one thing straight: boats and ships aren't the same thing. Still, many of the technical terms used in maritime navigation apply to both.
For example, the back of a vessel is called the stern, and instead of left or right, the sides are referred to as port (left) and starboard (right).
Moving on, when talking about the different parts of a ship, the front is known as the bow.
Read more: What is the front of a ship called?
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute with her M.A. in Journalism in May 2023. Having sailed on over 30 cruises across different lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Margaritaville at Sea, and Princess, she loves sharing her insight and expertise on all things cruising!
In addition to writing for Cruise.Blog, Elizabeth has bylines in Business Insider, Royal Caribbean Blog, and Cruiseshipfood.com.
