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Don't set sail without these 17 cruise essentials

October 17, 2025

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.

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

October 3, 2025

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.

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

September 28, 2025

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.

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

September 18, 2025

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.

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

September 17, 2025

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.

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

September 3, 2025

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.

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

September 2, 2025

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.

Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination

August 17, 2025

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.

Brother of woman who vanished from cruise 27 years ago reveals critical third witness

August 16, 2025

Brother of woman who vanished from cruise 27 years ago reveals critical third witness

Amy Bradley's brother, Brad, criticizes FBI investigation into his sister's 1998 cruise ship disappearance, claims agents failed to interview key witnesses properly.

August 8, 2025

Traveler treated for injuries after acrylic glass on cruise ship water slide breaks

A water slide has been shut down after "acrylic glass broke off," while an individual "passed through the slide," a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson indicated in a statement