News for real passengers
The facts, the context, and what each story could mean for your next cruise. New stories are adapted from Jayson’s cruise-news videos.
Published September 2026
Princess Cruises • Package pricing
Both packages are set to rise $5 per person per day. Standalone Wi-Fi choices are changing, and Princess has not clarified what happens to packages already purchased.
Read Jayson’s takeOasis of the Seas • Weather at sea
The dramatic video shows towering swells, but this was a nor’easter, not a hurricane. Here is what the footage and the weather warning actually tell us.
Read Jayson’s takeCarnival Cruise Line • Jayson’s opinion
Carnival already has a conduct policy. Jayson proposes a stronger, clearly defined consequence for adults who start a physical fight.
Read Jayson’s takeRoyal Caribbean • Casino rewards
A passenger won the right to have his $22,040.83 claim heard. Whether Royal Caribbean was entitled to cancel the cruises is still unresolved.
Read Jayson’s takeExplorer of the Seas • Cabin problems
The first cabin reportedly came with overnight hammering. The replacement allegedly smelled like sewage—and the passenger was told to choose between them.
Read Jayson’s takeRoyal Caribbean Group • Sandals Resorts
The agreement is official. Here is what has been confirmed, what remains subject to approval, and why the possibilities go far beyond simply owning part of a resort company.
Read Jayson’s takePrincess Cruises • Passenger rights
A suite upgrade, a zero balance, more than 20 calls—and an ultimatum that should concern every passenger.
Read Jayson’s takeNorwegian Getaway • Safety
The stunt was not just reckless. Norwegian’s own guest-conduct policy explicitly prohibits climbing over exterior railings.
Read Jayson’s takeCarnival Rewards • Commentary
Seven longtime Carnival cruisers told me why they are trying other lines—and their message should get the industry’s attention.
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