Carnival's Princess Cruises reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on one of its ships with over 80 sick people onboard. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coral Princess had 69 ill passengers onboard the February 21, 2025 voyage. 13 crew members were also unwell, bringing the total affected on the 91,627 gross registered ton (GRT) ship to 82.

The outbreak was reported to the CDC on March 7, 2025. 3.62% of passengers and 1.45% of crew members reported gastrointestinal symptoms. There were 1,906 guests and 895 crew onboard.

After welcoming just one new ship to its fleet in 2024, 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for Carnival Cruise Line as the cruise giant prepares for two new ships. 

Two former P&O Australia ships—Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure—are set to join Carnival's fleet as Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure in March. 

When is the best time to go on a cruise? This may be your question considering that spring is approaching and temperatures are rising. But it is important to keep in mind that just because we are getting closer to warmer months does not mean that it is the best time to book your cruise.

There are many factors that determine the best time to go on a cruise. The price, crowds, weather, excursions, and activities are all things to consider when deciding what time of the year to travel.

Ocean liner vs cruise ship, are the two vessels in competition? Not quite.

You don’t hear too much about ocean liners nowadays, yet cruises are a hot topic. So much so, “cruisetok” is a trending hashtag on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The hashtag “#cruise” alone has almost 15 million posts associated with it.

The glamour, the high-class dining, the endless entertainment—cruise ships are evolving more and more to captivate people all over the world. But before these extravagant ships took the seas, there were ocean liners.

Margaritaville is one of the newest cruise lines at sea. As such, even veteran cruisers might not know what to expect on a ship where it's always 5 o'clock onboard! 

All jokes aside, I recently sailed onboard Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship, the Islander, on a 4-night getaway from Tampa to Progreso, Mexico. While most of the overall cruise experience was consistent with what you might expect on popular lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival, there were a few distinct features that set Margaritaville apart. 

Having been on over 25 cruises, I can confidently say that cruising is one of the most exciting and relaxing ways to travel. However, even seasoned cruisers can make costly mistakes that leave a sour taste in their mouths. 

I've had my fair share of slip-ups, from forgetting to place my phone in airplane mode to booking pricey last-minute excursions. These mistakes can quickly add up, making your vacation more expensive than planned and causing you unnecessary stress. 

Recently, a Royal Caribbean cruise passenger went overboard while sailing on Explorer of the Seas. Unfortunately, it wasn't a one-time occurrence. Though not insanely common, it's not rare for passengers to go overboard while on a cruise. 

Even if you've never seen a cruise ship deploy its lifeboats to aid in the search and rescue mission, you've likely seen new headlines about people falling overboard. 

When a passenger goes overboard, the situation is immediately treated as an emergency, and the cruise ship’s crew jumps into action. 

Inside cabins on cruise ships are controversial. Some love them because of their value. Others would rather make budget cuts elsewhere to afford a balcony stateroom. 

Within the past few years, I've stayed in interior cabins on countless cruise ships, including two of the largest in the world: Symphony and Wonder of the Seas. Though nearly identical, the Oasis Class ships have some stark differences, including their staterooms. 

3-day cruises are a great way to take an affordable getaway. Rather than spend a fortune on a weeklong cruise or cut corners to make it more affordable, these short cruises offer the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure without breaking the bank.