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October 21

Major cruise line axes inclusive onboard beverage package at Bahamas location

Starting March 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line passengers will need a separate beverage package for Great Stirrup Cay as promotional drink packages will no longer apply on the island.

October 21

Girl who fell from Disney cruise ship was allegedly encouraged by mom to take photo in open porthole: report

Prosecutors declined to charge mother after 5-year-old fell from Disney Dream cruise ship porthole, calling incident a momentary lapse in judgment.

October 17

Don't set sail without these 17 cruise essentials

From comfy clothes to noise-canceling headphones and the right phone charger, these items will help you chill out while you're cruising.

October 3

CDC reports 19th cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, affecting passengers and crew

Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas reported a norovirus outbreak affecting nearly 100 passengers and crew members, marking the 19th cruise ship outbreak this year.

September 28

Reddit splits over 'disgusting' cruise habit travelers say is surprisingly common

Cruise travelers argue online about the practice of storing Royal Caribbean SeaPass cards in bras, with opinions split between hygiene and practicality concerns.

September 18

Eerie images show century-old wreck of Titanic's sister ship as divers recover artifacts for first time

An 11-person diving team recovered luxury items and equipment from the Britannic wreck, which lies 400 feet deep off the Greek coast since 1916. It was the Titanic's sister ship.

September 17

Major cruise line suspends Caribbean destination visits amid kidnappings, safety concerns

Royal Caribbean cancels all cruise stops at Labadee, Haiti, through April 2026 due to safety concerns after the U.S. issued a "do not travel" advisory.

September 3

High tourist tax in Hawaii designed to raise funds for climate change challenged by lawsuit

The Cruise Lines International Association filed a lawsuit challenging Hawaii's "Green Fee" bill that will raise tourists' hotel taxes by 11% for climate mitigation funding.

September 2

World's largest cruise ship debuts as industry expects 19 million travelers

AAA forecasts that 19 million Americans will cruise in 2025, marking another record year for the cruise industry with Caribbean destinations leading demand.

August 17

Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination

Carnival confirms reports two drowning deaths at Celebration Key less than a month after the $600 million private island destination opened to customers.