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Pool deck on a cruise ship with a ton of cruise ship passengers on enjoying

Will Cruise Lines Start Charging for Pool Chairs? What’s Real and What’s Just Rumor

April 17, 2026

The 10 Best Carnival Cruise Directors of All Time Ranked

April 12, 2026

Two Carnival cruise ships docked at the Port of Miami, with iconic red funnels, set against the Miami skyline and clear turquoise waters, under a brilliant blue sky.

8 Reasons to Skip the Port and Stay Onboard Instead

March 30, 2026

Split image showing a Caribbean beach with palm trees, an Alaskan glacier with mountains, and a Mediterranean coastal town with colorful buildings.

Caribbean vs Alaska vs Mediterranean: Which Cruise Is Right for You?

March 28, 2026

Couple relaxing with drinks on a cruise balcony, enjoying ocean views together.

The Truth About Cruise Balcony Privacy Most Guests Miss

March 17, 2026

58 Perks and Traditions Royal Caribbean No Longer Offers

March 15, 2026

Coral Princess sailing on the ocean

Princess Just Announced a 115-Day World Cruise — and It’s Way More Than Just a Very Long Vacation

March 11, 2026

A woman sitting on the open deck of a cruise ship with the ship’s bridge visible behind her. She has long brown hair blowing in the wind and is smiling toward the camera under a cloudy sky.

Cruise Ship Performer Reveals Exactly How Much She Spends Each Week at Sea

March 17, 2026October 8, 2025

Texas Family Hit With $13K Medical Bills After Cruise Emergency

September 25, 2025

Cruise crew member all alone in room

Cruise Ship Crew Expose the Dark Side of Working at Sea

September 24, 2025

A bright, tropical beach scene at the Family Beach section of the Royal Beach Club in Nassau, showing rows of turquoise lounge chairs and umbrellas along the white sand shoreline. The large Royal Caribbean cruise ship Utopia of the Seas is docked nearby, with lush palm trees and cabanas lining the beach under a clear blue sky.

How to Score Last-Minute Bargains on Royal Caribbean Cruises

January 19, 2026September 18, 2025

Promotional graphic for Carnival Cruise Line’s loyalty program. On the left, the Carnival Jubilee cruise ship sails at night, illuminated by deck lights. On the right, text reads “3 stars for every $1 spent,” with a star icon above. Below, a caption states, “What you spend on eligible Carnival purchases really adds up to perks.”

Carnival Rewards Explained: How the New 2026 Loyalty Program Works

April 1, 2026September 12, 2025

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TL;DR, What’s Changing
Carnival Rewards: Key Dates and What to Expect
“Points and Stars”? Here’s the Deal
Casino Play
Carnival Mastercard
What You Can Spend Points On
What Are Status Qualifying Stars?
Status Levels and Perks
How the Earning Periods Work
Why Carnival Is Replacing the VIFP Program
VIFP Status Match: What Happens to Your Current Tier
Final Thoughts
Today’s Top Cruise Deals
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