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Carnival Cruise Line Unveils New “Carnival Rewards” Loyalty Program Set for 2026 Launch
Carnival Cruise Line is revamping its loyalty program, introducing Carnival Rewards, a new system launching in June 2026. This updated program will offer more ways for guests to earn status and redeem rewards, moving beyond the current “Very Important Fun Person (VIFP)” program’s focus solely on nights sailed. Key Changes with Carnival Rewards The new Carnival Rewards program will feature a dual-earning structure: Carnival Rewards Points: These points can be redeemed for various Carnival purchases, including onboard activities, spa treatments, specialty dining, and even future cruises. Status Qualifying Stars: These…
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Taking a Brightline Train to Your Florida Cruise
Did you know you can take a train to your cruise from Miami, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Palm Beach and even Orlando (Port Canaveral)? In this article, I’ll show you everything you need to know about taking a Brightline train to your next cruise. If you’re like me, there’s always anticipation and excitement when it’s almost time to cruise. Stressing about getting to the port on embarkation day and dealing with uncontrollable factors like weather, traffic and port parking is no way to start your amazing cruise vacation. I’ve had…
MSC World America: Anchoring the Future of Cruising
MSC Cruises debuted their latest cruise ship, MSC World America during an invite-only 3 night inaugural event April 9-12, 2025 from PortMiami. The second World class vessel and sister to MSC Word Europa launched in 2022, MSC World America is the largest MSC cruise ship to home port in North America. While many of her design elements are familiar, World Class being approximately 17% larger than the next largest Meraviglia Plus class ships, affords a lot more space to be creative with structural design, amenities and innovative spaces that make…
Top New Cruise Ships Arriving in 2025
It’s time for the annual Talking Cruise guide to The Top New Cruise Ships in 2025. This year we’re highlighting our Top 8 picks of the latest and greatest. The 2025 lineup of new ship builds will offer tons of variety in design, purpose and features and we’re certain you’ll find at least one that you can’t wait to board. Norwegian Aqua Norwegian Cruise Line Launching: March 2025 Ship Class: 3rd Prima Class Ship Home-Port: Southampton, United Kingdom: Miami, Florida: Port Canaveral, Florida: New York, New York Size: 156,300 Gross…
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