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Port Canaveral and Florida cruise line news, new itineraries, and sailing updates.
When to Check the Royal Caribbean App Before You Sail
A cruise veteran's timeline for using the Royal Caribbean app to score better prices, earlier boarding, and must-have reservations.
Which Cruise Line Has the Best Water Coaster at Sea?
Four high-seas thrill rides compared — here's how the numbers stack up before you book.
Disney Cruise Line Deals: Save Up to $1,500 This Fall
Book by August 30 and save up to $500 per guest on select Disney Cruise Line sailings.
Inside Star of the Seas' $4,744 Surfside Family Suite
A solo cruise blogger put Royal Caribbean's family-focused suite to the test — here's what worked and what didn't.
Who's Really Steering Your Cruise Ship? A Captain Explains
From a helm smaller than a car's steering wheel to rotating four-hour shifts, bridge life is more complex than most passengers realize.
Disney Cruise Line Plans 13 Ships and 50,000 Berths by 2030
A new ship class, a Japan partnership, and a Singapore mega-ship are all part of Disney's plan to nearly quadruple its cruise capacity.
Disney Cruise Line Is Racing Toward a 13-Ship Fleet by 2030
From a new Tinkerbell-adorned ship to a Japan partnership, Disney's cruise ambitions are bigger than ever.
Allure of the Seas Gets a Bigger Non-Smoking Casino
Royal Caribbean converted two former lounges on Allure of the Seas into a sprawling new smoke-free gambling space on Deck 4.
Serenade of the Seas Delayed 2 Days by Propulsion Issue
An Aug. 30 Alaska sailing is pushed to Sept. 1, cutting four ports down to two.
Royal Caribbean Offering 75,000 Bonus Points to President's Cruise Guests
Passengers booked on the 2026 President's Cruise can access boosted welcome bonuses worth up to $750 in rewards.
Why Royal Caribbean Can't Sail Cruises to Nowhere
A federal law from the 1800s — and one landmark court case — explains why your cruise always stops somewhere.
Disney Unveils a New Mid-Size Ship Class for Its Cruise Fleet
A new class of ship — smaller than the Disney Wish but larger than the Disney Wonder — is coming as Disney expands to 13 ships by 2030.
Royal Caribbean Now Lets You Bid on Casitas, Cabanas and Daybeds
The RoyalUp program has expanded beyond cabin upgrades to include pool deck perks and private island cabanas.
Royal Caribbean Fans Agree: Icon Class Ships Are the Holy Grail
A Reddit survey shows Icon of the Seas and its sisters dominate cruisers' bucket lists — but the price tag is making fans wait.
Disney Believe: What We Know Before the Oct. 7 Reveal
Disney has dropped early details on its next Wish-Class ship — and a full livestream reveal is set for October 7, 2026.
Royal Caribbean Weekend Cruises: What Florida Sailors Should Know
Three-night sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami offer a quick taste of cruising — but they come with real trade-offs worth knowing before you book.
Harmony of the Seas Is Back at Port Canaveral Year-Round
The freshly refurbished ship joins three other Royal Caribbean vessels already sailing from Central Florida.
Disney Cruise Line Reveals Disney Believe's Moana Grand Hall and Toy Story Stern
The 2027 ship's Grand Hall channels Polynesian exploration, while Woody and Buzz Lightyear take over the stern.
Disney Cruise Line Is Going Smaller — Here's Why That's a Big Deal
Disney revealed a new class of mid-sized ships debuting in 2029, bucking the megaship trend embraced by rivals.
Disney Cruise Line's New 105,000-Ton Ships Are Coming by 2030
Three mid-sized vessels revealed at D23 will slot between Disney Wonder and Disney Wish in the growing fleet.
Royal Caribbean Ships That Left the Fleet — and Where They Ended Up
From the original 1970 Song of Norway to Sovereign of the Seas, here's what happened to some of the line's most storied vessels.
CocoCay Upgrades: What's Actually Worth Buying
A traveler who's visited CocoCay roughly 50 times breaks down every paid upgrade — from cabanas to the beach club.
Disney Cruise Line's Disney Believe Sets 2027 Debut
The Wish-class ship will feature a Moana-inspired Grand Hall, Tinker Bell at the bow, and characters from Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
Disney Reveals New Ship Class and Believe Details at D23
A fourth class of smaller, globe-trotting ships arrives in 2029, while the Disney Believe gets Moana, Toy Story, and Tinker Bell.