Authorities have revealed that teen cruiser Anna Kepner died of asphyxiation on the Carnival Horizon. We also have an eyewitness account of an emergency on the Carnival Radiance.
It’s everything going on in cruising, all of the latest cruise news, and cruise industry update on today’s episode of The Cruise Show. See the Grand Turk adventure here – https://youtu.be/ildUmy2osM8. Incogni sponsored today’s episode
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I recently visited the cruise port of Grand Turk during my Carnival Celebration cruise. My buddy @Donsfamilyvacations and I decided to try the Duck Boat excursion offered by the cruise line. Join us as we head to Grand Turk and ultimately decide if this fascinating excursion in Grand Turk was worth it.
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Cruise lines are increasingly strict about what you can bring on board – including what can & can’t be packed in your checked luggage! In this video, I share the cruise packing mistakes that real cruisers have made, which can actually ruin your cruise vacation.From the simple mistakes that can have your luggage not arriving on boarding day, to not bringing the most needed items for your cruise & more!
These essential cruise packing tips will help to avoid these issues and ensure a smooth journey, including cruise must-haves for savvy travelers. We’ll cover cruise ship packing advice and general travel packing guidance to help you prepare for your next trip.
These cruise packing tips are great for Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, Celebrity, Disney Cruise Line & more! First-time cruisers will appreciate the helpful cruise advice, and even seasoned cruisers will learn something new!
Avoid these cruise packing fails & know about these cruise luggage rules.
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Here we go with another cruise news update, including no shame for one late-cruise passenger, Carnival testing to make it easier for back-to-back cruisers, and an update on closed Royal Caribbean waterslides.
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Carnival Cruise Line has announced a change in its 2027/28 deployment plan, saying that Carnival Sunshine will homeport in Galveston, Tex. instead of Carnival Spirit, and Carnival Spirit will now homeport in Tampa, Fla. Sailing 3,000 guests, Carnival Sunshine brings added capacity to Galveston to support the market’s growing demand for cruising, while also homeporting the ship at the Port of Galveston for the very first time. Carnival Spirit’s move to Tampa includes new Caribbean itineraries.
“We’re excited to introduce Carnival Sunshine to Galveston for the first time and bring Carnival Spirit to Tampa,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “This move allows us to serve more guests in Galveston where we continue to see strong demand and introduce new, longer Caribbean itineraries for guests sailing from Tampa.”
With Carnival Sunshine’s arrival, Carnival maintains its four-ship plan in Galveston, offering a wide range of four- to 10-day Caribbean sailings beginning Nov. 2027. Shorter cruises will visit Mexico, including calls in Cozumel and Progreso, while longer sailings will reach a broader selection of destinations, including Cozumel; Belize; Celebration Key; RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay; Grand Turk; Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Limón, Costa Rica; Colón, Panama; Isla Tropicale, Roatán; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Additionally, Carnival Sunshine will open eight new sailings, including a special 10-day itinerary visiting Cozumel, Isla Tropicale, Montego Bay, and Grand Cayman. To view the sailings, click here.
Carnival Spirit will offer a variety of six-, seven- and eight-day itineraries from Tampa visiting popular Caribbean destinations including Belize, Isla Tropicale and Grand Cayman, as well as Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. Carnival Spirit will also offer six eight-day itineraries traveling to the Panama Canal, visiting destinations like Limón; Grand Cayman; and Colón. On Jan. 30, 2028, the ship will offer a 13-day Carnival Journeys cruise visiting Grand Cayman, Limón, Colón, Aruba, Curaçao and Ocho Rios. To view sailings, click here.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
For the fifth consecutive year, Viking® (NYSE: VIK) has been named the Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples, and Best Line in the Mediterranean by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s 2026 Best Cruise Line rankings. Viking also earned Best Cruise Line for Dining in the Luxury category. The U.S. News & World Report travel rankings reflect a comprehensive analysis of expert opinions and traveler reviews, as well as recommendations and insider knowledge from the publication’s in-destination seasoned writers and editors.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by U.S. News & World Report,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “From the start, we have taken a contrarian approach—we focus on the destination, and we do not try to be all things to all people. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire Viking family, and we are very grateful.”
Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of recent accolades for Viking. Viking was rated #1 for Oceans and #1 for Rivers by Condé Nast Traveler—also for the fifth year in a row—in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure —no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. Additionally, AOL recently named Viking the Best Cruise Line in its Best of 2025 list; Viking’s ocean ships continue to earn “Recommended” ratings in the Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, an annual independent evaluation for luxury travel brands; and Viking received seven awards across its ocean, river, and expedition categories in the Cruise Critic 2024 Best in Cruise Awards.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans, and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture, and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.
For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com.
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Another major cruise news update from Cruise Hive, including a lifeboat falling from the Carnival Dream cruise ship in Cozumel, another update on the Anna Kepner death, and a cancellation for the Carnival Horizon.
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