Scott's Cruises

06/04/2026

Cruise alcohol policies vary more than most people realize - and several major lines updated their rules for 2026. This guide covers exactly what Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, MSC, and Disney allow on board, including wine limits, corkage fees, and what happens to anything you buy in port.

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06/04/2026

Big news for Florida cruisers: Princess Cruises is ending its year-round Caribbean presence out of Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral starting in 2027. Both the Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess are heading to Europe for summer, leaving a gap that MSC Cruises is more than ready to fill - with one of the largest cruise ships in the world. If you're a Princess fan who books summer sailings out of Florida, this one affects you.

Princess Cruises is dropping year-round Caribbean cruises from Florida in 2027. Here's what it means for cruisers and who's filling the void.

06/04/2026

Day 4 of the Disney Magic Alaska cruise brought us to Skagway - a blink-and-you'll-miss-it gold rush boomtown with 12 hours to fill and some tough excursion choices to make. We break down what was worth it, what left us wanting more, and the one excursion I'm still kicking myself for skipping. Plus puppy cuddles, gold panning, and dinner with Sorcerer Mickey at Animator's Palate.

Day 4 takes us to Skagway, Alaska! Sled dogs, gold panning, and a dinner show at Animator's Palate - plus honest takes on which excursions to skip and book.

06/04/2026

Made it through buffet lines, rough seas, and sail away, but not an outstanding warrant for retail theft. Port Canaveral CBP officers arrested a cruise passenger upon disembarkation when a records check confirmed an extradition warrant. He was turned over the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official).

06/03/2026

That $199 weekend cruise to the Bahamas looks amazing... until you add the drink package, gratuities, and Wi-Fi. We ran the actual numbers on short 3-and-4-night sailings from Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC, and the per-day cost will surprise you.

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06/02/2026

Glacier Day on the Disney Magic did not disappoint! Day 3 of our Alaska cruise took us through Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier, and we're sharing nearly 100 photos to prove it. From floating ice chunks and whale sightings to a private Captain's Verandah experience with hot cocoa and Minnie Mouse, it was one of those days you just don't forget. We've also got a full breakdown of the Frozen-themed dinner, our honest take on whether the Glacial Explorer excursion is worth $350 per person, and a spectacular Broadway performance in the Walt Disney Theater.

Day 3 of our Disney Magic Alaska cruise: Glacier Day at the Stikine Icecap, the Captain's Verandah, Frozen dinner, Broadway stars, and nearly 100 photos!

06/02/2026

Still paying for two people when you cruise alone? The single supplement is the cruise industry's most frustrating pricing trick and in 2026, the landscape just got more complicated. Norwegian is quietly cutting back solo cabins. Holland America is building something new. Virgin Voyages has no-supplement options, but only 46 of them per ship. Here's what actually works for solo cruisers right now.

Solo cruisers still paying double in 2026? We break down which lines have real no-supplement cabins, which are cutting back, and how to find deals on any ship.

06/01/2026

After nearly 30 years as one of cruising's best-kept secrets, Half Moon Cay just got a whole lot bigger. Carnival Cruise Line officially opened the expanded north side of the island today with a new pier, new beach bars, new cabanas, and a tram connecting it all. The Carnival Sunrise was the first ship to dock at the brand-new pier, with Carnival president Christine Duffy on hand to cut the ribbon. We've got the full breakdown of every venue, what's included, what costs extra, and what's still unclear about how Holland America Line fits into the picture.

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