Are these people on quack? Forget swingers taking over the cruise lines. The real secret of the seas, according to cruisers, are the treasure troves of rubber ducks passengers hidden onboard the vacation ships for others to find — and the idea isn’t floating well with some, with one line even clamping down on the weird … Read more
Everyone is shipping this couple. Passengers on a luxury cruise have been stranded in Belfast as their ship underwent urgent and unexpected repairs. With the Villa Vie Odyssey docked in Northern Ireland, the cruisegoers have had plenty of time to fall in love with the capital city — and each other. The Villa Vie Odyssey … Read more
An Aussie father-of-two has died while on a cruise with his family overseas. Edward Langley was on holiday with his family when the cruise stopped over in Vanuatu. Langley reportedly “unexpectedly fell on the footpath”, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family. The fundraiser, set up by a friend of Langley’s wife, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mother of two children, an 8-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. My daughter’s father is involved; my son’s father is not. I was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) when my daughter was born and given two weeks to live. My condition has markedly improved, and I am on the … Read more
Some may call it Intolerable Cruelty. George Clooney recently revealed that he is a fan of sending letters that appear to be written by other people — which is exactly how he pranked fellow actor Tom Cruise. “Every actor I know I’ve sent a letter from Bill Clinton,” the actor, 63, said while on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday. … Read more
Experienced cruisers likely know how to snag deals, pack with ease and make the most of their time in ports of call. If you’re new to booking a cruise vacation, it’s worth noting that it could be risky to fly the same day as your cruise departs. Here’s what travel experts have to say about … Read more
Sea ya later! Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise that quickly went viral is finally coming back to port after what was the adventure of a lifetime for some 650-some travelers who paid between $59,999 to $117,599. “Nothing can prepare you for nine months,” Joe Martucci, 67, told USA Today of the grand voyage to 60 … Read more
Nine months after his wife died of brain cancer in September, 2022, Rochester, New York native Rami Mina, 82, planned to cruise around the world. The retired engineer sold his house in Temecula, California, and submitted a $5,000 deposit to Life at Sea Cruises — a three-year world trip run by Turkey-based parent company Miray … Read more
Passengers will soon have to pay more to travel aboard a Princess Cruise. The cruise line is increasing their “Crew Appreciation Fee,” a daily fee per guest that will be automatically added to their onboard accounts “to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all our guests.” … Read more
If you’re like me and have long been cruise-curious – but also terrified of paying good money to end up trapped on something akin to a floating casino – I want to tell you about one of the most special weekends of my life. The month is July and I have been invited to spend a weekend cruising around on … Read more
Suri Cruise is embarking on her next chapter. Over the weekend, Katie Holmes and her daughter touched down in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to move the 18-year-old into Carnegie Mellon University. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum was photographed helping Suri carry boxes into the college freshman’s dorm room. Suri Cruise made her way to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to enter college as freshman at Carnegie Mellon University. BACKGRID … Read more
A couple splashed out $118K on a nine-month cruise around the world – after realizing “life’s too short.” Andrew Kenney, 27, and his wife, Ale, 29, set off on their epic cruise – calling at 150 ports in 65 countries – in December 2023. The couple decided to embark on the mammoth trip after both … Read more
The USWNT has a new wingman: Tom Cruise. The “Top Gun” actor was spotted at Parc de Princes on Saturday to take in the gold medal match between Team USA and Brazil in Paris one day before he’ll reportedly rappel down the Stade de France as part of the closing ceremony for the 2024 Olympics. … Read more
Victoria Canal has addressed the recent dating rumors linking her to Tom Cruise, and she’s setting the record straight. On Monday, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter took to Instagram to face the speculation head-on. “Guys, this is literally bonkers, but apparently the tabloids think i am dating tom cruise. i’m deceased.💀,” she wrote. “Let’s just stop this … Read more
Travelers aboard multiple cruise ships recently helped break a world record for the largest pizza party. Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, became a Guinness World Records holder for the second time after hosting a large pizza party on board multiple cruise ships. Guests aboard a fleet of Princess Cruises boats consumed more than 60,000 slices of … Read more
It’s a mission impossible. Tom Cruise is reportedly planning a big stunt for the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to Deadline, the “Top Gun: Maverick” star, 62, will literally “drop in” when the Olympic flag is handed over to the 2028 host city, Los Angeles. Sources tell TMZ that Cruise will rappel … Read more
While most athletes are having to make do with cardboard beds and non air conditioned rooms in the Paris Olympic Village, dozens of lucky competitors are enjoying life on a luxury cruise ship, 15,000km (9,300 miles) away . A number of the surfers taking part in this year’s Games are staying on the Aranui 5 … Read more
PARIS — The Palais Omnisports was the place to be on the second day of the Paris Olympics. To watch Simone Biles, of course, and to be seen. A star-studded crowd attended the return to the Olympics of Biles, the most decorated athlete in the history of gymnastics. Stars came out to support Simone Biles on day … Read more
Leon Rose is always on. The Knicks president took in a Bruce Springsteen concert in London on Thursday, but he appeared distracted by a phone call, according to a photo on social media. Rose, who sported a white Nike short sleeve polo, held his cell phone up to his ear and looked somewhat serious in … Read more
Nicole Kidman made rare comments about her ex-husband Tom Cruise in a new interview. The Oscar winner, 57, spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the 25th anniversary of the former couple’s 1999 movie “Eyes Wide Shut,” written and directed by Stanley Kubrick. Kidman was asked if she thought Kubrick “was mining” her marriage to Cruise, … Read more