One family’s dream vacation on an Alaskan cruise quickly turned into a nightmare when nine passengers, including small children and one elderly woman, were left behind from a cruise-sponsored excursion. The incident was apparently caused by a bus mixup with the local tour operator in the small town of Ketchikan, Alaska. 

I'm from Romania and I've traveled around Europe extensively, and no matter where you're from, there are important things to do.

I've seen plenty of tourists make mistakes while traveling around Europe, including people visiting by cruise ship. It's not uncommon, especially by Americans, but I think these are mistakes that can be avoided.

It's worth it to do research before your European cruise to understand the basics. When I visit a new country in Europe, I'll always try to understand their culture more because it can be different from my own.

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Some people repeat stereotypes about a Carnival Cruise, but I strongly disagree. Within the last few years, Carnival Cruise Line has built three mega cruise ships that have revolutionized the cruise line. These modern cruise ships are unlike anything the cruise line had built before.

Criminals are targeting cruise-goers in a recent wave of scams, often using information shared by travelers on social media.

Sometimes traveling is all about the journey.

After cruising over twenty times, I have sailed through seas around the world, from Australia’s Coral Sea to Spain’s Bay of Biscay. Some seas, like the Mediterranean, tend to be quite calm, especially in the most protected waterways like the Adriatic. Other seas typically encounter rougher conditions. The Gulf of Alaska, for instance, is often choppy due to strong winds and currents.

Modern cruise ships are destinations all on their own - with more to do than most could ever imagine. Cruise ships are virtually floating cities with resort-style amenities that cater to a wide demographic. From relaxing pool decks to adrenaline-pumping onboard thrills, there is something for everyone aboard most mega cruise ships.

Carnival Cruise Line is planning to expand its fleet of FUN ships with three more mega cruise vessels on the way.

In an exciting announcement released today, July 23, 2024, Carnival Cruise Line unveiled finalized plans to build three new cruise ships in a brand-new ship class. The new cruise ships are scheduled to be released in 2029, 2031, and 2033. The ship names were not announced at this time. 

Vacations are meant to be relaxing and rejuvenating, especially cruises. With fewer logistics to plan, cruises are one of the most convenient ways to travel. Even still, there is nothing better than a cruise going exactly as you meticulously planned; however, this isn’t always how life works, sadly. Unforeseen circumstances or unwanted events can throw a wrench in travel plans.