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Cruise line's tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

August 6, 2026

Cruise line's tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

Princess Cruises is raising deposits and moving final payment deadlines to 120 days before departure, sparking online debate among travelers.

Cruises thrown into chaos as drought strands ships, leaves passengers scrambling

August 4, 2026

Cruises thrown into chaos as drought strands ships, leaves passengers scrambling

The cruise ship vacations of many passengers have been heavily disrupted by record-low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers. Some ships have been stranded.

'Heavily intoxicated' man arrested after allegedly beating children aboard Carnival cruise ship, police say

August 1, 2026

'Heavily intoxicated' man arrested after allegedly beating children aboard Carnival cruise ship, police say

Security camera footage allegedly captured David Crosby II striking two children on the Carnival Glory cruise ship while heavily intoxicated.

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.