CRUISE NEWS: Cruise Gratuities Increased, Winter Storm Impacts Cruise Itineraries
Published on February 3, 2026
Margaritaville at Sea raises its daily gratuities to the highest in the industry, Carnival Sunshine adjusts its Bahamas itinerary to dodge rough winter weather, and MSC Meraviglia delays departure from New York due to extreme cold and high winds, reshuffling its early‑cruise schedule. Winter continues to shake up sailings across multiple cruise lines.
Celebrity Constellation Ship Tour 2026
Published on February 2, 2026
Built in 2002 for $350 Million, the Celebrity Constellation is affectionately known as the Connie. I have spent the last four days on Comic-Con the Cruise Vol 2, and I wanted to show you around. Join meon a full ship tour of the Celebrity Celebration.