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May 27, 2026

Teen stepbrother accused of killing Anna Kepner on Carnival cruise remains free before trial

A judge ruled Wednesday that the teenage stepbrother accused of killing 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship will remain free while awaiting trial.

May 25, 2026

Cruise buffet guests face surprise charges for taking food back to cabins

Costa Cruises is warning guests not to bring buffet food to their rooms and threatening a cleaning fee of nearly $70 if passengers violate the policy.

May 24, 2026

Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after one company issues new crackdown at sea

A long-standing cruise ship tradition of decorating stateroom doors faces stricter enforcement over fire safety and damage concerns from cruise lines.

May 23, 2026

Chair-hogging wars heat up as cruise travelers use sneaky tactics amid crackdowns

Cruise passengers applaud Norwegian Cruise Line for enforcing a no "chair-hogging" policy, with crew members removing towels and other items from unoccupied lounges.

May 23, 2026

Major cruise company cancels rock-bottom fares after massive website pricing glitch

After a pricing glitch showed a solo balcony on a 6-day cruise for only $300, Carnival Cruise Line quickly canceled cruise reservations linked to a website glitch. People online weighed in.

May 20, 2026

Popular cruise line's giant beach park blocked by Mexico after local backlash erupts

A Change.org petition against Royal Caribbean's plans for the Perfect Day Mexico water park drew over 4.8 million signatures before officials rejected the project.

May 17, 2026

Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers

Canada confirms a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has killed three people and sickened multiple passengers.

May 17, 2026

Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season

Despite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks, cruise demand remains strong, experts say, with over 38 million ocean cruise passengers projected this year.

May 17, 2026

Cruise ship crackdown hits tourist hot spot as city fast-tracks new visitor tax

Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni says he wants to fast-track a 100% cruise passenger tax hike to discourage mass tourism and short-stay cruise arrivals.

May 15, 2026

Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreak

A "suspected" hantavirus case is under investigation in New York's Ontario County, with officials saying there is no risk to the general public from it.