Helpful Travel Tips from a Travel Advisor Who Gets It

Hi, I’m Debi - and I believe travel should feel easy, not exhausting.

 

This blog is where I share real-world cruise and vacation tips to help you plan smarter, pack better, and enjoy your trips with less stress and more peace of mind.

 

✨ Think practical advice, honest insights, and simple guidance designed to make your downtime truly feel like downtime.

 

Planning a trip and want help? I’m always happy to chat.

🛳️ Cruise News — Week of December 18, 2025

 

📈 Industry & Big Picture

 

📊 Cruise demand keeps climbing

 

  • According to AAA’s latest forecast, cruising continues growing with more Americans expected to cruise in 2026 than ever before, signaling strong demand across all major markets. AAA

 

🌍 Port & industry expansion highlights

  • The Port of Canaveral has just been confirmed as the world’s busiest cruise port, edging out Miami — a major milestone for U.S. cruising infrastructure. Cruise Industry News | Cruise News

  • Cruise ship orderbooks show 14 new ships slated for 2026 service, meaning more choices and fresh experiences ahead. Cruise Industry News | Cruise News

 

✨ What's New in Cruise Lines

 

⚓ Carnival introduces new All‑In‑One packages

  • Carnival Cruise Line has launched limited‑time package bundles to simplify planning — combining drinks, Wi‑Fi, and pre‑cruise extras at a predictable daily rate. These packages are fully refundable before sailing. Travel And Tour World

 

👔 Leadership news at Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Norwegian Cruise Line announced industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas will take over as president in January 2026, a move expected to steer strategy into the next year. Travel Weekly Asia

 

🏗️ Regent’s next‑gen ship hits a milestone

  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises marked a key construction milestone on its upcoming flagship, Seven Seas Prestige, moving the fleet into a new luxury class. Travel Weekly Asia

 

🗞️ Cruise Culture & Headlines

 

📍 St. Maarten’s cruise season strength

  • Recent inaugural calls from three major ships (including Celebrity and MSC vessels) point to St. Maarten’s growing importance as a Caribbean cruise destination. Caribbean Journal

 

📉 Airline & travel acquisition buzz

  • Flight Centre’s acquisition of UK cruise agency Iglu for ~$200 million shows broader travel industry confidence in cruising’s future. Courier Mail

 

🧠 From Trusted Cruise Blogging Voices

 

📰 Cruise Mummy reports on legal action:

  • Cruise Mummy highlights a wrongful death lawsuit linked to a Royal Caribbean sailing — a reminder of how legal and safety stories continue to shape industry conversations. Cruise Mummy

 

🌴 New cruise destination developments

  • Carnival is investing in Ensenada Bay Village — a large‑scale development aiming to elevate Ensenada into a standout cruise port stop. Cruise Mummy

 

🧳 What This Means For Your Cruise Planning

 

With cruising growing steadily and new options appearing, now’s a fun time to plan ahead for 2026 sailings — whether that’s bucket‑list destinations or seasonal escapes.

 

If you have questions about how any of this might affect your own cruise, just let me know — I’d love to help!