A search is underway after a passenger went overboard from a cruise ship near Brisbane. A man in his 70s fell from a Carnival Splendor ship about 30km northeast of Moreton Island on Friday night after he “apparently climbed over the safety railing and jumped.” A Carnival Cruise spokesman confirmed the man was traveling with … Read more
Having a vacation to look forward to is one of life’s greatest pleasures — especially if it’s one that involves palm trees, sand and some warm weather. Unfortunately for one couple, they found out at the last minute that their Virgin Voyages cruise was being rerouted from warm Bermuda to chilly Canada, of all places. … Read more
A Carnival Cruise Line ship came to the rescue of a stranded sailor and his cat on Tuesday, April 14, after crew members spotted distress signals coming from a disabled sailboat in open waters on the ship’s path from Galveston, Texas, to Cozumel, Mexico. The Carnival Legend was sailing a Caribbean itinerary when crew members noticed emergency flares. They … Read more
Can cruise ships help save the planet? One German shipbuilder thinks so. This week, Meyer Werft introduced Project Vision, the world’s first fully battery-electric cruise ship, and experts say the boat could cut emissions by up to 95%. “We asked ourselves how we can use innovation to reduce CO₂ and contribute to decarbonization — not … Read more
From the colics of infancy to white-knuckle teenage driving lessons, a parent’s life is filled with unnerving prospects. But are any of them as intimidating or as fretful as long-haul travel with a toddler? Influencers who seem to float around the world with their gaggle of well-dressed, well-behaved chicks are mythomaniacs. It’s never that easy. … Read more
Global crisis = altered cruises. The war in Iran continues to rage, amplified this week by the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a sea corridor through which 20 million barrels of oil and a fifth of the world’s natural gas supplies traverse each day. The conflict has spiked crude oil prices, affected travel costs, … Read more
Love is on deck. As more couples lean into the destination wedding trend, some are going the all-inclusive route at sea, opting to say their “I do’s” on a cruise ship, Fora travel agency’s new Wedding & Honeymoon Trend Report found. “With a cruise wedding, you blend the excitement and glamour of a destination celebration … Read more
Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort food shakeup, and passengers are divided over the change. Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new free lunch menu, Chicken, Waffles & Waves, on select ships, offering a mix of fried chicken, waffles and classic barbecue in one location, according to Cruise Hive and other reports. The … Read more
Talk about a change in tide. MSC Cruises is scrapping its Arabian Gulf winter season, pulling the plug on sailings aboard its mega-ship MSC World Europa — and sending it thousands of miles in the opposite direction. The vessel, which can carry nearly 7,000 passengers, was originally set to cruise out of Dubai, Abu Dhabi … Read more
Cruise ship denizens got a taste of the “Cast Away” life when they were stranded near the island that served as the setting for the 2000 Tom Hanks film. The MV Fiji Princess, a small luxury liner that is part of the Blue Lagoon fleet, was carrying 30 passengers and 31 crew members when it … Read more
Thanks to war mongering and the rising cost of oil, your high-seas adventure could come with an even higher price tag this year. Experts warn that if you have a cruise booked in 2026, you could be levied with a hefty fuel surcharge. Oil prices have risen more than 40% since Operation Epic Fury got underway on … Read more
Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say. Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say. A recent podcast, “The Travel … Read more
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel … Read more
Going on a cruise has become one of the most popular vacations for travelers wanting to enjoy the best of both surf and turf — but some cruise lines fare better than others when it comes to cleanliness. Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined the cleanest cruise lines in … Read more
Royal Caribbean ships have found a way to address one of the most common passenger complaints about connecting rooms on cruises. Two of the company’s vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported. Guests are able to close off the outer … Read more
It was, without a doubt, a memorable moment. Having it leak that you’re about to get engaged might be one of the worst experiences, even for those who don’t like surprises. Sadly for one couple, that’s exactly what happened. A woman named Amanda Bratton, 46, posted a now-viral TikTok video that showed the exact moment … Read more
Six cruise ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf due to conflict in the Middle East, forcing cruise lines to cancel a slew of sailings — and leaving the floating havens for relaxation anything but. While a majority of the whopping 15,000 cruise passengers that had been previously stranded in the danger zone have been repatriated, … Read more
Passengers aboard a cruise ship sailing from Texas to Mexico erupted in cheers after the crew rescued four people from a distressed, makeshift boat in the Gulf, the second such rescue involving a Caribbean cruise ship in just days, according to reports. The Regal Princess was en route from Galveston to Cozumel Feb. 23, when crew members responded to … Read more
That ship has sailed. Norwegian Cruise Line is facing a torrent of backlash after appearing to tighten its once-laid-back dining dress code rules, which some furious travelers declared “idiotic.” Passengers hoping to dine inside six of the ship’s ritzy restaurants — Palomar, Ocean Blue, Onda, Cagney’s, Le Bistro and Haven — are banned from wearing … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that’s been reported. The Holland America Line was hit with a norovirus outbreak that sickened nearly 90 passengers and crew during its Dec 28-Jan. 9 voyage. The cruise notified the CDC of … Read more