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Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after Royal Caribbean issues new crackdown at sea

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Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after Royal Caribbean issues new crackdown at sea

A long-standing cruise ship tradition has become the center of intense debate following stricter enforcement issued to passengers. For years, vacationers have used personalized signs, festive banners and colorful magnets to distinguish their rooms and celebrate milestones. Recent safety guidelines and stricter rules, however, are dividing the cruise-goer community. The latest debate started after passengers sailing on … Read more

Sea, hear: Virgin Voyages taps into rich music legacy with nostalgic acts onboard

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Sea, hear: Virgin Voyages taps into rich music legacy with nostalgic acts onboard

How do you entice new customers onto a cruise ship? That often-maligned holiday experience of tiny crowded pools, average entertainment, long buffet lines, smoky casinos and bingo (not to mention bingo wings)? How about with a bit of rock ’n’ roll? Or rap? Or disco?  Virgin Voyages, a cruise line with a unique music heritage, is … Read more

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

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

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

Woman receives angry letter after sending message in a bottle out to sea: ‘I just wanted a bit of romance’

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Woman receives angry letter after sending message in a bottle out to sea: ‘I just wanted a bit of romance’

A woman was left shocked after her ‘message in a bottle’ was sent back with an angry letter – telling her to stop littering. Lorraine Forbes, 58, has long been sending plastic bottles with letters inside them out to sea with hopes of sparking a romantic connection with a stranger. Her messages have received responses … Read more

Couple goes on their first deep sea dive — and returns to the surface engaged

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Couple goes on their first deep sea dive — and returns to the surface engaged

It was the surprise of a lifetime. A young diver surprised his girlfriend with a breathtaking underwater proposal in the Black Sea. Daniil, 21, from Krasnoyarsk, Russia, pulled off a perfectly timed underwater proposal to his longtime girlfriend, Nastya, 21, while diving off Cape Tarkhankut in Crimea, a peninsula in Eastern Europe. A young diver … Read more

Princess Leonor of Spain arrives in New York after five months at sea

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Princess Leonor of Spain arrives in New York after five months at sea

From the sea to NYC! Princess Leonor of Spain arrived aboard a Spanish Navy training ship in New York City on Wednesday, dressed in a crisp white uniform adorned with black insignia. The 19-year-old royal — who is the heir to the Spanish throne, followed by her younger sister, Sofia — appeared in good spirits alongside … Read more

‘Sea therapy’: The benefits of beach day extend beyond just fun in the sun

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‘Sea therapy’: The benefits of beach day extend beyond just fun in the sun

With summer travel kicking off in full swing, many Americans are seeking sunshine and waves. Aside from enjoying rest and relaxation, beachgoers will also be reaping the mental-health benefits of “sea therapy.” Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health in New York City, told Fox News Digital that “sea therapy is a real concept.” … Read more

Secret island emerges from the sea near popular tourist spot — and it has its own unique ecosystem

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Secret island emerges from the sea near popular tourist spot — and it has its own unique ecosystem

New land ahoy! Bacan is located off the shores of Venice offering a plot of land 820 feet wide and 33 feet long. The tiny strip of sand used to only emerge from the city’s lagoon in the summer when the waters receded but has become habitable year-round since the city erected flood barriers. The … Read more

Family living on sailboat plans to spend minimalist Christmas at sea with fresh fish, seashell gifts

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Family living on sailboat plans to spend minimalist Christmas at sea with fresh fish, seashell gifts

They’re putting the “tide” in Yuletide. A UK family that lives on a sailboat is spending a minimalist Christmas at sea complete with sea shell gifts, fresh-caught fish, and surfing. “For presents, we keep things minimal, focusing on small, practical items or experiences,” Stephanie Stevens, 35, told Kennedy News of their unlikely Xmas tradition. “These simple … Read more

Disney Treasure cruise ship is a veritable theme park at sea

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Disney Treasure cruise ship is a veritable theme park at sea

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

Penguin returns to the sea after long trip from Antarctica to Australia

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Penguin returns to the sea after long trip from Antarctica to Australia

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach, officials said Friday. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach sand dunes in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia — about 3,500 kilometers (2,200 … Read more

Ghoulish sea monster with creepy teeth washes ashore on beach: ‘It’s giving me nightmares’

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Ghoulish sea monster with creepy teeth washes ashore on beach: ‘It’s giving me nightmares’

That’s a moray? Online viewers were flabbergasted over a ghastly-looking sea creature washed up on a beach in California, as depicted in a Reddit post making waves online. “It’s giving me nightmares,” read the post describing the nautical night terror, which washed ashore near Laguna Niguel, SF Gate reported. The accompanying photo showed a slender, … Read more

Fisherman snags rare shark — from lost Lego set swept out to sea 27 years ago: ‘It’s treasure’

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Fisherman snags rare shark — from lost Lego set swept out to sea 27 years ago: ‘It’s treasure’

Call it a net positive. A British fisherman managed to hook an incredibly rare shark — a tiny Lego creature belonging to a 1990s set reportedly worth a few hundred clams on the resale market. Richard West, 35, reeled in the pint-sized plastic predator 20 miles off of Cornwall’s coast, near probably pirate-free Penzance. The … Read more

Body surfer swept out to sea rescued thanks to Apple Watch: I used ‘technology to save my life’

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Body surfer swept out to sea rescued thanks to Apple Watch: I used ‘technology to save my life’

It was watching over him. Chalk up another save for the Apple Watch. A quick-thinking Australian body surfer survived getting swept out to sea after dialing emergency services on the life-saving digital device. “It’s amazing that I was able to use that technology to save my life,” Rick Shearman, 49, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. … Read more

375-pound great-grandfather sea turtle released back into Florida ocean after rehab

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375-pound great-grandfather sea turtle released back into Florida ocean after rehab

A sea turtle has been sent back into the ocean off the coast of Florida after recovering from some serious wounds.  Bubba is a 375-pound loggerhead sea turtle who was found by biologists with Inwater Research in St. Lucie County, Florida, on April 10. Biologists noticed the large animal had injuries on both of his front flippers, so they … Read more

Celtic sea salt is all the rage on TikTok — is it really good for you?

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Celtic sea salt is all the rage on TikTok — is it really good for you?

The latest TikTok hack would have you believe the key to better sleep, clearer skin and sustained energy is a mere sprinkle of salt away. Celtic sea salt, also known as gray salt, is making the rounds on social media, with die-hard fans celebrating the saline for its purported hydrating and healing properties. The trend … Read more

Angry sea lion charges at beachgoers on popular California beach: ‘Get out of the water’

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Angry sea lion charges at beachgoers on popular California beach: ‘Get out of the water’

Sea you later! Dozens of beachgoers in San Diego ran for their lives when a defensive sea lion charged at the unwelcomed human visitors who seemingly approached its pups. The sea lion was captured on video swimming around La Jolla Cove with the babies before it began barking at the swimmers on June 23. “Oh, … Read more

Fishermen warned to kill ‘invasive’ sea creatures that can survive on land: ‘They’re aggressive predators’

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Fishermen warned to kill ‘invasive’ sea creatures that can survive on land: ‘They’re aggressive predators’

If you sea something, say something. Fishermen are being instructed to kill an invasive, predatory fish with the potential to devastate local ecosystems. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is warning folks to be on the lookout for the northern snakehead, a marine animal indigenous to Asia that has been spotted in US waters. As … Read more

‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Review: Fighting Sexism and Rough Waters

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‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Review: Fighting Sexism and Rough Waters

In a brassy set piece from the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain,” its star, Gene Kelly, impersonates a newbie hoofer seeking fame on the Great White Way. “Gotta dance!” he exclaims to anyone he meets. In “Young Woman and the Sea,” Trudy Ederle is fond of singing the 1921 hit “Ain’t We Got Fun.” … Read more

I thought I’d rented a room in Italy with a ‘sea view’ — I’ve never felt so scammed

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I thought I’d rented a room in Italy with a ‘sea view’ — I’ve never felt so scammed

Don’t believe everything you sea. An Argentinian woman who paid a fortune for an idyllic “seaside” hotel room in Italy was horrified after discovering that she’d been epically duped. “I feel scammed, guys,” the alleged victim, Clarisa Murgia, captioned the clip, which boasts more than 3.1 million views on TikTok. “No one has ever deceived … Read more