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McConaugheys Christen New Princess Cruise Ship in South Florida

A group stands on stage beneath a large illuminated star, as the audience watches. A screen displays the Star Princess during its ship christening, with "STAR PRINCE" glowing against a purple, sparkling background.

Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, entered service with a November 7, 2025, christening ceremony at Port Everglades. Celebrity couple Camila and Matthew McConaughey served as godparents, breaking a bottle of their Pantalones Organic Tequila against the 177,800-ton vessel’s hull. The ceremony featured a performance by nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow and concluded with a […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Issues Legionnaires’ Disease Warning to Passengers

A large white cruise ship labeled "EPIC" sails on calm blue ocean water under a clear sky. The Norwegian Epic features multiple decks, outdoor pools, colorful designs near the bow, new suites, and exclusive adults-only spaces.

Norwegian Cruise Line has issued a notice to current and past passengers aboard Norwegian Epic after two recent guests were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following their travels on the 4,100-passenger ship. According to a passenger email sent to the Cruise Radio tip line, the alert was sent on November 4 to guests currently sailing on […]

Former Carnival Cruise Director Mike Pack Joins Princess Cruises in Shoreside Position

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Princess Cruises has appointed former Carnival Cruise Director Mike Pack to the newly created role of national training and engagement manager, overseeing trade support strategy across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. According to media reports, will develop engagement strategies, deliver training programs to travel partners, and represent the cruise line at industry events. 13 Years […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Brings Back ‘Free at Sea’ for Black Friday

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Good news for Norwegian Cruise Line fans who were disappointed by the line’s decision to dump its popular Free at Sea promotion. Free at Sea is back as part of what NCL calls its best sale of the year.  Free At Sea Returns for Black Friday Sure, Black Friday is traditionally considered to be the […]

Royal Caribbean Delivers 120 Pallets of Supplies to Jamaica Relief Effort

Aerial view of Rhapsody of the Seas

Multiple cruise ships made humanitarian stops in Jamaica this week, delivering critical supplies to the hurricane-ravaged island even as ports remain closed to tourism following Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact. Royal Caribbean delivers 120 pallets to Falmouth Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in Falmouth on Tuesday, November 4, delivering more than 120 pallets of bottled water, […]

Carnival Cruise Ship Makes Stop in Jamaica to Drop Off Supplies After Hurricane Melissa

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Carnival Horizon passengers received an unusual itinerary update this week: their scheduled visit to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, was canceled, but the ship would still make a brief stop to deliver much-needed supplies to the hurricane-ravaged island. Why Jamaica ports remain closed Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica on October 29 as a catastrophic Category […]

What Norwegian’s $419 Million Profit Reveals About the Future of Cruising

A large white cruise ship labeled "EPIC" sails on calm blue ocean water under a clear sky. The Norwegian Epic features multiple decks, outdoor pools, colorful designs near the bow, new suites, and exclusive adults-only spaces.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) just wrapped up its best quarter ever, bringing in a record $2.9 billion in revenue and $419 million in profit, according to an SEC filing. Caribbean Cruises Are Booming The cruise line is seeing massive demand for Caribbean sailings, particularly among families, attracting them to the Norwegian brand. This trend […]

Royal Caribbean Sued Over Death of Passenger on Taylor Swift Cruise

The Allure of the Seas, a large cruise ship, gracefully sails on the ocean near a rocky shore. Under a partly cloudy sky with patches of blue, waves crash against the rocks in the foreground while a small sailboat drifts in the distance. Perfect for any 2024 review or hot off the press Cruise News feature.

Royal Caribbean is facing a lawsuit claiming the ship crew was culpable for a woman going overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed Caribbean cruise.  The wrongful death lawsuit alleges Dulcie White was overserved alcohol even when she was clearly inebriated. She later went overboard from her stateroom balcony. The 66-year-old’s body was never recovered from the […]

MSC Meraviglia Connects to Shore Power in NYC for First Time

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MSC Cruises achieved a milestone this past weekend, when MSC Meraviglia successfully connected to shore power at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, marking the cruise line’s first operational connection at the New York facility. First Operational Connection Following Test The connection followed MSC Cruises’ official shore power commissioning and test on October 26, demonstrating the system’s capability […]

Cruise Ports, Resorts Set to Reopen in Jamaica by Mid-December

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The government of Jamaica has set a target of mid-December for a full resumption of tourism following an assessment of damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of tourism Edmund Bartlett has set a date of December 15 to have cruise ports, resorts, attractions and other tourism infrastructure up and running. Hurricane Melissa Recovery Task Force […]