While cruise ship passengers can't really get in the way of operating the ship, they can cause disruptions. In many ways, it's like a person in the back seat of the car making a lot of noise or kicking the driver's seat.

Celebrity Cruises seems to finish most of its live music by midnight, if not earlier. Royal Caribbean has its Schooner Bar piano player and its pub guitarist play until 1 or 2 a.m., depending upon the night.

I went on my first Carnival Cruise in September of 2024 - and encountered both good and bad surprises while onboard Carnival Radiance.

Over 100 sailings on Carnival Pride are affected, and this includes every 7-night sailing on the ship from December 2024 through April 2027. The ship was previously scheduled to depart Baltimore at 5 p.m. but will now leave at 4:30 p.m. instead.

Carnival recently outlined new passport instructions for Panama cruise passengers. “To comply with guidelines for going ashore, all guests (including infants) must carry a passport book that is valid for at least six months after the cruise ends," the cruise line communicated.

Millennials dominate Carnival Cruise Line's guest demographics. A look at its new Carnival Firenze could explain why.

Carnival Cruise Line has sent a letter to guests who are booked on certain cruises about passport requirements for specific ports. For guests who are