Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line is adding a major new attraction to Great Stirrup Cay, and cruisers visiting the private Bahamian Island now have a whole new way to spend their day.

Great Tides Waterpark officially opened September 4, 2026, bringing nearly six acres of water attractions to Norwegian's 270-acre private island destination.

Port of Miami Cruise Parking Guide: Best Places to Park Before Your Cruise

Known as the Cruise Capital of the World, the Port of Miami welcomes millions of cruise passengers every year. It's home to ships from many of the world's largest cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Seabourn.

Whether you're sailing to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, or beyond, one question every driver has before embarkation day is:

Where should I park?

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Alaska Cruise for Ship Repairs

A Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise went from a delayed departure to a complete cancellation this week after Serenade of the Seas was unable to complete repairs to a technical issue.

The seven-night cruise was originally scheduled to leave Vancouver on Sunday, August 30, but guests were first told the ship would depart two days late while the crew worked on the problem. Royal Caribbean planned a shortened itinerary with just Ketchikan and one Canadian port.

Can You Wear Camouflage Clothing on a Cruise?

Camouflage clothing is everywhere in the United States. Whether it's worn by military personnel, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or simply as a fashion statement, seeing someone in a camouflage shirt, pair of shorts, or even a pink camo swimsuit isn't unusual. Living in North Dakota, we see it all the time.

So, does that mean you can wear camouflage on your cruise?

New Video Friday and weekly Recap 9/4/26

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Passenger Dies After Falling From Balcony Aboard Norwegian Getaway - A passenger aboard Norwegian Getaway died Sunday evening after falling from a balcony onto a lower deck as the ship was returning to Miami. The incident occurred on the final night of a three-night Bahamas cruise. According to passengers, the guest fell from approximately Deck 10 or 11 onto the promenade deck on Deck 7. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

What's With The Ducks?

You are walking around the ship minding your own business and all of a sudden out of the corner of your eye you see a what looks like a little yellow rubber duck. You take a closer look and it is. Plus there is a tag attached. It says "Oh what luck you found a duck"

Why is someone hiding little ducks around the ship? Well is seems that it started some years ago by a little girl who wanted to make others happy on the cruise. Now these little ducks are hiding on practically every ship of every cruise line.

Carnival Expands Its West Coast Cruises for 2028-29 With More Mexico Options

If you're looking for an easy way to escape to Mexico without flying across the country to reach your cruise ship, Carnival Cruise Line is giving West Coast cruisers more options.

Carnival has opened additional sailings for its 2028-29 season from Long Beach, California, with Carnival Radiance and Carnival Panorama offering cruises ranging from quick three-day getaways to longer eight-day Mexican Riviera vacations. The new itineraries will operate from May 2028 through April 2029, giving cruisers plenty of opportunities to head south from California throughout the year. And depending on how much time you have, there are some very different vacation options.