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A cruise passenger stands by a wooden handrail overlooking the calm, blue ocean. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seal appears in the corner, suggesting potential denied entry for some travelers.

Cruise Passenger Misses $15,000 Cruise After the U.S. Denied Entry

Doug Parker April 21, 2025

Sign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in front of their headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia under a clear blue sky, following reports of a gastro outbreak on a luxury cruise ship.

CDC Axes Cruise Ship Health Inspectors, Cruise Industry Speaks Out

Frank M April 14, 2025

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Cruise Lines Threaten Lawsuit Over Hawaii’s 11% ‘Cabin Tax’ Proposal

Frank M April 13, 2025

Federal Layoffs Could Impact CDC Cruise Ship Oversight

Frank M April 8, 2025

A marina with several boats docked along the piers showcases the serene charm of an Alaska port. A bridge with a red canopy crosses over calm water, while in the background, a cloud-kissed mountain rises behind the town under a partly cloudy sky.

Sitka, Alaska Residents to Vote on Cruise Ship Limits

Frank M March 18, 2025

U.S. Senator wants Alaska-Bound Cruises to Skip Canada Calls

Frank M March 16, 2025

Rising Cruise Gratuities Are Changing How We Tip at on a Cruise

Orlando Martinez February 11, 2025

A visa application form rests on a clipboard next to a dark brown passport and a pen, as UK travelers prepare for increased ETA Visa fees. The background displays the European Union flag with yellow stars on a blue field.

UK Plans 60% ETA Visa Fee Hike, Impacting Cruise Passengers

Andrea Santillan January 22, 2025

View from the deck of Carnival Venezia showing the wake trailing behind as it moves through a blue ocean. The sky is mostly clear with some scattered clouds, perfect for a relaxing sea day. The railing is visible at the bottom of the image.

President Trump’s Executive Order Renames ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’

Frank M January 20, 2025

A large cruise ship sails near a coastal pier with mountainous terrain visible in the background and a clear blue sky overhead, part of the exciting 2026 itineraries offered by Carnival.

Carnival Announces New Visa Requirements for EU and UK Sailings

Andrea Santillan January 17, 2025

Cruise Passengers Caught Smuggling 150,000 Cigarettes into California

Court Rejects Crew Lawsuit Against Celebrity Cruises

Costa Cruise Ship Joins Margaritaville Fleet in Major 2026 Expansion

Carnival Miracle Relaunches with New Features After Dry Dock

Mexico to Begin Charging Cruise Passengers a New Fee in July 2025

Carnival to Sell Oldest Costa Ship in 2026

Royal Caribbean Cancels Labadee Port Stops Through August

Carnival Cruise Line Drops Paper Tickets for Shore Excursions

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