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Cruise director warns overnight hotel stays could leave passengers stranded abroad

April 28, 2026

Cruise director warns overnight hotel stays could leave passengers stranded abroad

A Carnival brand ambassador is warning cruise passengers about the risks of booking a hotel on land when their ship is docking overnight at port. Here's what to know.

Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

April 24, 2026

Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

On TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 7, a young child was hospitalized after falling aboard the cruise ship while it was docked in Funchal, Madeira. The toddler fell about six to 10 feet.

Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

April 23, 2026

Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

Royal Caribbean is under fire from travelers after reportedly closing water slides on Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas without alerting guests before sailing.

Prosecutors warn Anna Kepner’s stepbrother shouldn’t roam free after alleged cruise ship murder

April 21, 2026

Prosecutors warn Anna Kepner’s stepbrother shouldn’t roam free after alleged cruise ship murder

Prosecutors ask a judge to jail accused teen killer T.H., 16, as his cruise ship murder case moves from juvenile to adult prosecution.

Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion

April 20, 2026

Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion

A Carnival Splendor passenger reportedly drowned while snorkeling near Moreton Island, Australia, during a four-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney.

Hawaii tourist charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing veteran boat captain on snorkel tour

April 20, 2026

Hawaii tourist charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing veteran boat captain on snorkel tour

Avery Nissen of Kansas allegedly tried to kill a boat captain during a three-hour snorkel tour in Hawaii and faces attempted murder charges, police say.

Titanic survivor's life jacket sells for over $900K at auction, far exceeding price expectations

April 19, 2026

Titanic survivor's life jacket sells for over $900K at auction, far exceeding price expectations

A life jacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli sold for roughly $906,000 at auction, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $475,000.

Travelers clash over whether cruise lines should allow dogs and cats on board or not

April 18, 2026

Travelers clash over whether cruise lines should allow dogs and cats on board or not

A pet-friendly residential cruise startup called Fabled Voyages is accepting deposits, sparking fresh debate over the presence of dogs and cats on cruise ships.

Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

April 17, 2026

Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

After crew members aboard a cruise ship spotted distress flares from a disabled sailboat drifting near Cozumel, Mexico, the Carnival Legend rescued a man and his cat.

Popular vacation hot spots slap limits on tourist rentals, driving and more to protect 'stunning' spaces

April 14, 2026

Popular vacation hot spots slap limits on tourist rentals, driving and more to protect 'stunning' spaces

Officials consider hard limits on visitor numbers to Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca as overtourism strains local communities. Residents have been fuming about overcrowding.