A 2026 review of Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas.

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us with cruise news, including the latest developments in the MSC Seascape passenger murder case, a Royal Caribbean crew member rescued after going overboard, Villa Vie Odyssey's arrest in Singapore, Legend of the Seas' christening, MSC's expansion in Miami, and the sinking of SS United States as an artificial reef.

Krystal reviews a six-night Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas family cruise from Los Angeles over New Year's, featuring an extended visit to Cabo San Lucas. We cover connecting interior cabins, dining, entertainment, North Star, SeaPlex activities, and the New Year's Eve celebration. Plus, whale watching in Cabo, a delayed return to Los Angeles, and tips for families considering Quantum-class ships.

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A 2026 review of MSC Seashore.

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us with cruise news, including MSC Poesia's detention in Miami, Emerald Princess failing a CDC sanitation inspection, Carnival's new prepaid gratuity stickers, fleet changes in Australia, a bomb threat involving Crown Iris, and the latest developments surrounding Villa Vie Odyssey as it heads to Singapore after dumping its residents off in Cambodia.

Then, Scott Lara reviews a five-night MSC Seashore cruise from Port Canaveral. We cover his balcony cabin, improved dining, new complimentary restaurants, entertainment, and onboard amenities. Scott also shares how the ship handled rough seas, why it skipped Ocean Cay, his experience in Nassau, and whether MSC Seashore offers good value compared with other cruise lines.

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A 2026 review of Voyager of the Seas.

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us with cruise news, including Villa Vie Odyssey suspending operations in Cambodia, a cruise ship collision in Germany, Carnival expanding its adults-only casino sailings, cruise passenger arrests in Miami, and Royal Caribbean addressing a false rumor about its gratuity policy.

Then, Tim reviews a seven-night Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas Alaska cruise from Seattle. We cover the ship's cabins, dining, entertainment, and onboard experience, along with visits to Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm, and Victoria. Plus, whale watching, glacier viewing, and tips for first-time Alaska cruisers.

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