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Guide to the Amber Cove cruise port (2026)

If you booked a Carnival cruise visiting Amber Cove but don't know anything about the port, consider this your helpful guide to help you plan the ultimate day ashore in the Dominican Republic.

Amber Cove is a small cruise port located on the northern coast of the DR that opened in 2015. It's primarily visited by Carnival ships; however, Princess, Costa, and Holland ships may also dock here. 

FBI launches investigation into death aboard cruise ship in Miami, Carnival confirms

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a passenger's death on the Carnival Horizon, a Carnival cruise ship based out of Miami, Florida. 

Federal authorities boarded the Vista Class ship when it returned to PortMiami on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the cruise line confirmed. 

"Our focus is on supporting the family of our guest and cooperating with the FBI," Carnival Cruise Line said to CBS News.

Carnival Cruise WiFi: Pricing, Plans, & More (2026)

Although vacation is a great time to disconnect, staying in touch with friends and family on a Carnival cruise is easy. 

There are three Carnival cruise WiFi packages, all suited for different needs and budgets, and the key to a great internet experience at sea is to buy the right one. For example, the Social Plan will disappoint cruisers who want to stream movies or video chat. 

Here's a closer look at what each Carnival WiFi package offers, so you can purchase the best one for your upcoming vacation. 

Family sues Carnival Cruise Line for allegedly not taking care of a bed bug problem

Two cruisers who allegedly suffered severe bed bug bites during a Carnival cruise in February 2025 are suing the cruise line. 

The passengers claimed that their cruise cabin aboard Carnival Horizon had a bed bug infestation and that Carnival was negligent in their response.

Plaintiffs Catherine Shockley and William Maycock filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Cruise lines alter more ships' itineraries due to Hurricane Melissa

Cruise ships are continuing to adjust their itineraries following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic landfall in Jamaica. 

Although no longer a hurricane, Melissa plowed through Jamaica earlier this week as a Category 5 storm. 

At the storm's strongest, she had maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. Not only that, but Melissa became one of the most intense landfalling Atlantic hurricanes on record (in terms of lowest barometric pressure), tied only with the "Labor Day" storm of 1935. 

Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Disney donate millions to help Jamaica recover from catastrophic Hurricane Melissa

Three major cruise companies have stepped up and donated money to help aid the relief effort following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic impact on Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, devastated Jamaica when it pummeled the country as a massive Category 5 hurricane earlier this week. 

Melissa developed into a tropical storm on October 21. Over the next few days, the storm system rapidly strengthened under favorable atmospheric conditions into a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall in Jamaica. 

These were the 8 cleanest Carnival cruise ships this year, according to the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regularly inspects cruise ships to ensure they're meeting strict health and safety standards. Although anything above an 86 is deemed satisfactory, cruise lines want to score as high as possible. This year, just one Carnival cruise ship earned a perfect 100. 

18 Carnival Cruises Tips & Tricks (2026)

Carnival Cruise Line prides itself on having the most fun ships at sea, so it is safe to say that your vacation is sure to be filled with tons of activities, entertainment, and delicious eats. With a fun and highly energetic atmosphere, the fun never stops onboard one of Carnival's 24 ships. 

Carnival Cruise ship classes guide & explanation (2026)

If you’re thinking of sailing with Carnival Cruise Line but don’t know which ship to book, you’ve come to the right place. Carnival has some of the most "Fun Ships at Sea," so you’re certainly in for a great time during your cruise!

Currently, Carnival Cruise Line operates 29 ships across its fleet, making it one of the largest cruise lines in the world. These cruise ships are classified into nine different ship classes, each with its own special flair. 

Carnival Cruise Line quietly increases price of WiFi

Carnival Cruise Line suddenly increased the price of its three internet packages without warning by as much as 9%.

Although the new rates aren't available publicly yet, passengers booked on 2026 sailings can see the higher prices reflected in their Cruise Manager accounts. 

Cruisers weren't notified before the hike, eliminating the possibility of locking in the lower price ahead of their future cruise vacation.

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