A hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship that has left three people dead is veering into the fringe. Online, a growing number of social media users are floating ivermectin as a possible treatment for the rare infectious disease, which can cause life-threatening heart and lung complications. Yes, you read that right — the antiparasitic … Read more
The deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has put citizens and health authorities on high alert. Experts believe a few passengers were infected with the Andes strain of hantavirus, which has a mortality rate of up to 40% because it affects the lungs and kidneys, which are critical for survival. Hantavirus is typically … Read more
A dream trip has turned into a floating nightmare for passengers and crew aboard the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak has killed three and sickened at least four others. Nearly 150 people still on board are in quarantine after health officials confirmed that two passengers were infected with the Andes strain, a rare and … Read more
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers and sickened at least four others, worrying health experts. People most often contract the rare but deadly disease from the feces, urine or saliva of infected rodents, but the World Health Organization insisted Tuesday that no rodents have been found on the … Read more
A little sunburn and seasickness might be the least of your worries once you set sail on that dream cruise. More than 150 people, including 17 Americans, are currently confined to their cabins aboard a luxury cruise ship amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has left them stranded off the coast of West Africa. At … Read more
The suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has killed three people and sickened at least seven others, has two likely causes — and both are bad news for the 150 passengers on board, experts said. The more likely scenario would be passengers contracting the virus from the feces, urine or saliva … Read more
Cruise lines have long competed over bigger ships and flashier amenities, but one company is now taking that rivalry to new heights — literally. MSC Cruises has unveiled plans for a sprawling open-air “theme park” at sea aboard its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, including an over-water swing ride that will send passengers soaring above the ocean, according … Read more
Come and knock on our door, we’ve been waiting for you — if you’re ready to romp! The newest cruise ship craze is Mrs. Roper Romp, a kooky get-together in which passengers dress up as the flamboyant “Three’s Company” character, complete with super-sized sunglasses, orange wigs, multicolored muumuus — and plenty of oversized jewelry. Royal … Read more
Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and surging fuel costs, your vacation could increase in price even after you’ve paid or be canceled outright. Oil prices have risen more than 40% since Operation Epic Fury got underway on Feb. 28. Fuel routes have also been disrupted, and airlines and cruise ships alike are adapting by increasing prices, … Read more
A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages. Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed. … Read more
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
A Melbourne couple poured their life savings into an idea – an idea so unique, even they had doubts it would take off. Hospitality duo Danny Kane and Rebecca Grey are behind Australian-born brand Aquafab – a super niche product that acts as a cocktail foamer. Instead of using eggs in beverages like whiskey sours and amarettos, … Read more