Word on the theme park beat is that those looking for a Disney fix are foregoing the crowded and pricey parks and splurging on a Disney cruise instead. After all, it’s got it all — the theming, Broadway-level entertainment, inventive food, astounding kids’ facilities and sunny foreign shores, including two private destinations. They even have … Read more
Mexican officials may be rocking the boat with visitors by introducing a new tourist tax. A $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico was voted in by the country’s congress last week, The Associated Press reported. Stewart Chiron, a Miami-based cruise industry expert known as “The Cruise Guy,” told … Read more
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s only son, Connor Anthony Kidman Cruise, has shared a rare photo on social media after a day of golfing with a pal. The reclusive 29-year-old, who largely keeps his life out of the public eye, took to Instagram Sunday to share a snap of him and his friend at the Pelican … Read more
Furious passengers are staging a hunger strike aboard a luxury cruise ship after an engine malfunction derailed their voyage to Antarctica. The SH Diana — a “boutique five-star “vessel that was only completed last year — was en route to the South Pole when the maritime mishap occurred earlier this week. Passengers paid between $8,882 … Read more
Nicole Kidman is finally clarifying the truth behind one of her most famous memes. The Oscar winner, 57, explained that the viral photo taken in 2001 — which shows her walking outside with a triumphant expression on her face and her hands raised in the air — has nothing to do with her divorce from … Read more
Glen Powell is clearing up a rumor about his career. The actor, 36, clarified whether or not he’s taking over for his “Top Gun” co-star Tom Cruise in the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Pat McAfee called the “Twisters” star on the phone on the Nov. 12 broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” and brought up … Read more
Tom Cruise is up to his old tricks in his eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie. The teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” was released Monday with a glimpse at what has been reported as Cruise’s final appearance as Ethan Hunt. The 62-year-old Oscar nominee hangs off the side of a yellow airplane in one … Read more
A cruise line has the solution for those that went to leave the United States after the results of the 2024 presidential election. Villa Vie Residences announced on Thursday that the Villa Vie Odyssey ship now lets passengers set sail for as long as four years. So, any U.S. passengers who are upset about Donald … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister recently lost her husband, who passed away after a brief fight with cancer. Her daughter, my niece, was scheduled to be married later this year. They struggle with finances, and my brother-in-law’s death exacerbated the situation. In order to help out, my wife and I quietly gave them $1,000 to put … Read more
It’s not always smooth sailing for these luxury cruise ships. The world’s dirtiest cruise ships are brimming with grime — from beer tap sludge to maggot infestations — according to a new reporter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency’s Vessel Sanitation Program, which scores cruise ships for cleanliness out of 100 to keep … Read more
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