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Angry cruise passengers blast major line over surprise daily gratuity hike

July 30, 2026

Angry cruise passengers blast major line over surprise daily gratuity hike

Celebrity Cruises raised its automatic gratuity charges by $1.50 per person per day. Some angry passengers are threatening to remove their payment of the fees and tip in cash.

Major city launches harsh tourist crackdown as locals revolt over massive crowds

July 25, 2026

Major city launches harsh tourist crackdown as locals revolt over massive crowds

Barcelona's first sustainable tourism commissioner says the city's message is clear — "Not one tourist more" — as huge cruise taxes and rental bans take shape.

Cruise passenger horrifies diners by scratching bare foot with restaurant fork

July 25, 2026

Cruise passenger horrifies diners by scratching bare foot with restaurant fork

Sparking anger over cruise ship hygiene standards, a Carnival Cruise passenger was caught on camera using a restaurant fork to scratch her foot while in a dining area.

Accused murderer arrested while trying to board cruise ship in Florida, deputies say

July 22, 2026

Accused murderer arrested while trying to board cruise ship in Florida, deputies say

Six cruise passengers headed to Port Canaveral landed in jail after Brevard County deputies found outstanding warrants and probation violations.

Louisiana woman hospitalized after rope swing mishap on cruise excursion left her with genital trauma

July 21, 2026

Louisiana woman hospitalized after rope swing mishap on cruise excursion left her with genital trauma

A Louisiana woman's first Carnival Cruise turned catastrophic when a rope swing excursion in Honduras left her with severe genital trauma and surgery.

Cruise ship hit with third stomach illness outbreak in two months, review underway

July 20, 2026

Cruise ship hit with third stomach illness outbreak in two months, review underway

Nearly one-third of passengers aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship reported vomiting and "abdominal cramps" in the vessel's third outbreak since May.

Beloved cruise spot will be off limits through 2027 as safety concerns linger

July 16, 2026

Beloved cruise spot will be off limits through 2027 as safety concerns linger

Royal Caribbean extended its Labadee, Haiti suspension through June 2027, citing safety concerns for travelers amid gang violence and political instability.

Carnival begins construction on next-generation Destiny ahead of 2029 debut

July 10, 2026

Carnival begins construction on next-generation Destiny ahead of 2029 debut

Carnival Cruise Line unveils the first look at Carnival Destiny during a steel-cutting ceremony in Italy as the cruise line begins construction on its new Ace Class flagship. (Credit: Carnival)

Florida showcases tourism, booming growth at Great American State Fair

June 28, 2026

Florida showcases tourism, booming growth at Great American State Fair

Visit Florida President and CEO Bryan Griffin discusses the state's Great American State Fair exhibit, tourism industry and continued population growth on 'Fox Report.'

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on cruise controversies and wedding whispers

June 28, 2026

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on cruise controversies and wedding whispers

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more.