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March 14, 2026

Cleanest cruise lines revealed after CDC surprise sanitation inspections

Study finds cleanest cruise ships still face viral outbreaks, as CDC data shows no link between sanitation scores and onboard illness despite inspections.

March 12, 2026

Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping

Starting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.

March 6, 2026

Dream vacation becomes nightmare as dozens fall ill in suspected norovirus outbreak on cruise ship

Nearly 80 people fell ill with suspected norovirus on Holland America's Westerdam cruise ship during visit to Hong Kong, prompting a health investigation.

March 4, 2026

Middle East cruise nightmare deepens as Iran airstrikes leave passengers stranded

Cruise passengers are stuck in the Middle East as the broader conflict escalates, with thousands trapped aboard ships unable to disembark while airlines cancel flights.

February 28, 2026

Cruise ship abruptly changes course to rescue people in distressed boat: 'Knew something' was up

Regal Princess cruise ship passengers cheered after the crew rescued four people from a distressed boat in the Gulf of America during a Texas-to-Mexico voyage.

February 26, 2026

Mexico cruise stops are suddenly scrapped as safety concerns continue in region

Amid continuing safety concerns, a security alert for Mexico has forced some cruise diversions from Puerto Vallarta, as vacationers face adjusted travel plans and reroutes.

February 24, 2026

Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged with homicide: court docs

Anna Kepner's stepbrother faces homicide charges in 18-year-old's death aboard cruise ship last November, according to emergency divorce petition.

February 21, 2026

Outraged cruise passengers blast company's 'idiotic' new dress code crackdown

Cruise passengers are revolting against Norwegian Cruise Line's new restaurant dress code policy, calling it tone-deaf to the line's famous freestyle cruising culture.

February 20, 2026

Fatal fire engulfs cruise ship with hundreds of passengers aboard: ‘I panicked'

Fire erupts on a cruise ship heading to Singapore, forcing the emergency evacuation of 271 passengers. One death is reported; the cause is being investigated.

February 19, 2026

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.