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Port Canaveral and Florida cruise line news, new itineraries, and sailing updates.

Royal Caribbean Says Drink Gratuities Have Not Changed

Royal Caribbean Says Drink Gratuities Have Not Changed

Royal Caribbean has not raised its drink gratuity rate to 20%, despite online rumors.

What to Know When Cruising From PortMiami

What to Know When Cruising From PortMiami

PortMiami visitors can pair a cruise with Miami beaches, museums, dining, shopping and public transit options.

Disney Believe Inaugural Cruise Sells Out in Booking Week

Disney Believe Inaugural Cruise Sells Out in Booking Week

Disney Cruise Line’s new ship is set to debut Dec. 18, 2027, with its first sailing already fully booked.

Disney Believe Bookings Open as Maiden Voyage Sells Out

Disney Believe Bookings Open as Maiden Voyage Sells Out

Disney Cruise Line’s newest Wish-class ship will sail from Port Everglades beginning next December.

Disney Believe to Sail From Florida in December 2027

Disney Believe to Sail From Florida in December 2027

Disney’s newest cruise ship is scheduled to begin sailing from Florida in December 2027.

Bee Swarm Spotted on Utopia of the Seas in Port Canaveral

Bee Swarm Spotted on Utopia of the Seas in Port Canaveral

A bee swarm gathered under a pool-deck umbrella before the Royal Caribbean ship departed Port Canaveral.

Oasis of the Seas Drops Port Canaveral Stop for Halifax

Oasis of the Seas Drops Port Canaveral Stop for Halifax

Royal Caribbean rerouted the Oct. 18 sailing from New Jersey to Halifax as Atlantic weather affects its original Bahamas route.

Disney Cruise Line Rotational Dining Sparks Flexibility Debate

Disney Cruise Line Rotational Dining Sparks Flexibility Debate

A Disney Cruise Line commentary argues fixed restaurant rotations and seating times leave too little flexibility for guests.

Disney Wish Cruise Review: What One Adult Traveler Would Change

Disney Wish Cruise Review: What One Adult Traveler Would Change

An adult traveler praised Disney Wish’s relaxing spaces but said earlier bookings and lighter packing would improve a return trip.

East Coast Storm Sends Bahamas Cruise to Canada

East Coast Storm Sends Bahamas Cruise to Canada

A Royal Caribbean sailing scheduled for the Bahamas has been redirected north to Canada because of East Coast weather.

Disney Cruise Line Plans 13 Ships by 2030

Disney Cruise Line Plans 13 Ships by 2030

Disney Cruise Line says its growing fleet will include Disney Believe in 2027 and smaller new vessels.

Disney Cruise Line Revises Palo Loyalty Dining Benefit

Disney Cruise Line Revises Palo Loyalty Dining Benefit

Palo’s $55 prix fixe dinner ends Oct. 22, 2026, replaced by an à la carte credit for eligible loyalty members.

Inside a Disney Wish Oceanview Stateroom With Verandah

Inside a Disney Wish Oceanview Stateroom With Verandah

A look at the Disney Wish’s Moana-themed Category 5A room, including its split bath, sleeping setup and private veranda.

Disney Cruise Line to End Palo’s Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu

Disney Cruise Line to End Palo’s Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu

Palo and Palo Steakhouse will shift to dinner à la carte service in phases, while Palo brunch remains unchanged for now.

Disney Cruise Line Changes Palo Dinner and Brunch Perks

Disney Cruise Line Changes Palo Dinner and Brunch Perks

Palo dinner will move to à la carte ordering, while a Castaway Club credit will no longer apply to brunch.

Disney Cruise Line’s Palo Moves to À La Carte Dining

Disney Cruise Line’s Palo Moves to À La Carte Dining

Palo restaurants will replace prix-fixe dining with à la carte ordering beginning Oct. 22, 2026.

Disney Cruise Line Lists 2026 Guarantee Fare Examples

Disney Cruise Line Lists 2026 Guarantee Fare Examples

Three discounted Disney Cruise Line examples include sailings from San Diego, Port Canaveral and Galveston.

Disney Believe Maiden Voyage Sells Out in Early Booking

Disney Believe Maiden Voyage Sells Out in Early Booking

Disney Cruise Line’s first Disney Believe sailing sold out before reservations reached the general public.

Bee Swarm Removed From Utopia of the Seas at Port Canaveral

Bee Swarm Removed From Utopia of the Seas at Port Canaveral

A bee swarm on Utopia of the Seas’ pool deck was removed before the ship’s Bahamas sailing, with no injuries or departure delay reported.

Disney Cruise Line Plans 13 Ships by 2030

Disney Cruise Line Plans 13 Ships by 2030

Disney Cruise Line says its growing fleet will include the Disney Believe in 2027 and smaller new ships.

Disney Cruise Line Plans Fleet Growth Beyond Disney Believe

Disney Cruise Line Plans Fleet Growth Beyond Disney Believe

Disney Cruise Line is working toward a 13-ship fleet by 2030, including the Disney Believe in 2027.

Royal Caribbean Guests Report Unexpected Pool Towel Fees

Royal Caribbean Guests Report Unexpected Pool Towel Fees

Some Royal Caribbean passengers say missing-towel charges appeared even after they returned their pool towels.

Disney Believe to Sail From Fort Lauderdale in 2027

Disney Believe to Sail From Fort Lauderdale in 2027

Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish-class ship is set to begin sailing from Fort Lauderdale in December 2027.

Disney Believe Bookings Open Oct. 19, 2026

Disney Believe Bookings Open Oct. 19, 2026

Disney’s newest ship, Disney Believe, is set to open for bookings on Oct. 19, 2026.

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