In this week’s episode, we dive into a whirlwind of cruise updates—from Norwegian’s unusual hotel check-in for NCL Dawn passengers to the debut of an Elton John tribute show aboard NCL Luna. Carnival makes headlines with a tragic FBI investigation, a lifeboat mishap in Cozumel, and a quiet tweak to its drink package rules. Plus, loyalty program changes are pushed back to September 2026. Royal Caribbean responds to safety concerns by closing waterslides for repairs, MSC places a massive ship order for 2030 and beyond, and Disney faces heartbreak as a passenger goes overboard on the Wonder. And don’t miss this week’s travel tip: check your cruise line’s policy on hair tools—many are banned onboard but returned post-cruise.
