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07/25/2026

🚢 Big news for Texas cruisers! The Port of Galveston is getting an exciting Carnival fleet refresh! 🌴⚓

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its commitment to Galveston with major ship repositioning over the next two years.

✨ Beginning in 2027:
🛳️ Carnival Horizon will homeport in Galveston, offering 8-day Western Caribbean cruises before transitioning to 4- and 5-day getaways.

🛳️ Carnival Spirit will also relocate to Galveston, sailing 4-, 5-, and 6-day Caribbean itineraries, along with select longer Panama Canal and Eastern Caribbean voyages.

📍 At the same time, Carnival Dream will leave Galveston and reposition to New Orleans, making room for the new arrivals.

Galveston’s Carnival lineup will include:
🚢 Carnival Jubilee
🚢 Carnival Breeze
🚢 Carnival Horizon
🚢 Carnival Spirit

And the excitement doesn’t stop there! Carnival has already announced that its brand-new Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will make Galveston its homeport when it enters service in 2028, giving Texas cruisers two of Carnival’s newest Excel-class ships sailing from the Lone Star State. (The Galveston)

Who’s ready to set sail from Galveston? 🌊 Which ship are you most excited to cruise on?

07/16/2026

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07/15/2026

🛳️ Galveston’s new cruise terminal just hit a green milestone.

Port of Galveston’s Cruise Terminal 16 has earned LEED Silver certification, a nod to its energy-saving design, water-efficient features and use of an old produce warehouse in the build.

06/05/2026

Carnival Eliminates Breakfast Paper Door Hangtags

Carnival Cruise Line has eliminated the physical paper breakfast hangtags from cabin doors. Instead, passengers must now request complimentary continental breakfast by calling room service directly from their stateroom phone.

You can still order free continental items (like coffee, juice, pastries, and fruit), but the pre-printed door hangers are no longer provided or accepted.

06/05/2026

Is the Carnival 24-hour pizza gone?

Yes, the 24-hour walk-up pizza stations are gone. Carnival Cruise Line made the decision to permanently close all walk-up pizza counters at midnight.

Room Service: You can still order pizza through the Carnival Cruise Line 24-Hour Room Service menu. You can order directly through your in-room menu or via the Carnival HUB app. While a small fee applies to some room service items, delivery itself is ava

06/05/2026

Carnival Cruise Line Dining Changes

Main Dining Room (MDR) UpdatesNew Menus: The MDR menus feature nearly 60 new entree rotations, specialty dining favorites, plant-based/vegan options, and crew-inspired international dishes. The line continues to roll out a heavily updated test menu across several ships.

Entree Limit Policy: To reduce food waste, Carnival includes unlimited appetizers and desserts for free, but limits passengers to two main entrees at no extra cost. Each additional entree beyond two costs $5.

Express Dining: A new option for parties of six or fewer, this service allows guests to enjoy a freshly prepared multi-course MDR dinner in under an hour. It is currently available on 15 ships.

Specialty & VIP Dining Additions
Chef's Table 2.0: An immersive VIP experience hosted by the executive chef featuring a multicourse menu and wine pairings.New Ship Venues: On ships formerly part of P&O Cruises (such as the Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter), Carnival has introduced their signature specialty restaurants, including the Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi Express.Private Island DiningHalf Moon Cay: Carnival’s private Bahamian destination has been upgraded with five new self-serve dining venues, new beachside food options, and improved bar services as part of the RelaxAway refresh

05/28/2026

Are the days of “all-you-can-eat” gone on cruise ships?

In 2026, the biggest “main dining room” upcharges on major cruise lines involve extra entrées, premium menu items, automatic gratuities, and delivery fees. The traditional cruise policy of “order as much as you want” is slowly changing.

Here’s a breakdown by cruise line:

Cruise Line

Main Dining Room Changes in 2026

Typical Charge

Norwegian Cruise Line

Charges for second entrée in MDR

$5 per extra entrée

MSC Cruises

Charges for additional entrées

$5 extra

Carnival Cruise Line

Limits free entrées on some nights; premium items extra

Varies

Royal Caribbean International

Some ships/menus limit multiple entrées and add premium item charges

Varies

Princess Cruises

Higher automatic dining service charges

20% service charge

Virgin Voyages

Few MDR-style upcharges compared with competitors

Mostly included

The biggest recent change came from Norwegian Cruise Line, which now charges $5 for second or additional entrées in its complimentary main dining rooms fleetwide. Menus reportedly state: “One entrée per guest. Additional entrées will incur a $5 charge.”

MSC Cruises implemented a similar policy earlier, adding a $5 surcharge for second entrées in MDR dining rooms.

Passengers on Reddit and cruise forums report that Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International have also reduced “unlimited entrée” flexibility on some sailings or special menus, especially for premium seafood and lobster nights.

Another major 2026 trend is premium menu items inside otherwise “free” dining rooms:

* Lobster tails
* Large steaks
* Surf-and-turf upgrades
* Specialty desserts
* Wagyu beef

These can add anywhere from $5 to $40+ per item depending on the ship and restaurant.

Princess Cruises increased onboard dining-related service charges from 18% to 20% in 2026. The fee applies automatically to specialty dining, beverages, and many optional food purchases.

Other common 2026 dining-related fees include:

* Room service delivery fees
* Ocean delivery app fees
* Specialty coffee surcharges
* À la carte dessert stations
* Reservation no-show penalties

For example, Princess Cruises charges for OceanNow food delivery unless you buy a package.

Cruise passenger reaction has been mixed:

* Some travelers support the changes as a way to reduce food waste.
* Others feel cruising is losing its traditional “all-you-can-eat” value.

BOTTOM LINE… IF you are still hungry after dinner, head to the buffet.

02/02/2026

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12/31/2025

Share this with someone who needs good luck going into the New Year! 🎉

In Italy, wearing red underwear on Capodanno isn’t a fashion choice, it’s a tradition.
❤️ Love
🍀 Good luck
🌾 Prosperity
👶 Fertility
But there are rules…

Would you try this Italian tradition? 🔥