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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

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.

Report: Cruise Ship Outbreaks of 2024

Doug Parker January 3, 2025

A person in a dark outfit and straw hat, resembling an influencer on their one day off, holds the Philippine flag on the deck of a ship. The backdrop reveals a stunning contrast of water and snow-covered mountains beneath a clear sky.

Cruise Industry Urged to Offer Crew Members Monthly Rest Day

Andrea Santillan December 16, 2024

saga spirit of discovery

Report Shows 100 Injured, One Dead as Cruise Battled Violent Storm in Bay of Biscay

Doug Parker October 29, 2024

A hexagonal hot tub with blue water is built into a wooden deck. Lounge chairs are arranged nearby. The background shows a glass railing overlooking a body of water under a clear blue sky.

Health Warning Issued for Cruise Ship Hot Tubs

Frank M October 28, 2024

A split image reveals a document with "Cancel for any reason" and "Approved" stamped on the left, highlighting a flexible cancellation policy, while on the right, a magnificent white cruise ship from a renowned cruise line sails gracefully on a river under the vivid blue sky.

Widow Faces Refund Battle With Cruise Line After Husband’s Death

Doug Parker October 21, 2024

A large cruise ship, reminiscent of the Titanic, docked at a shipyard with cranes labeled "H & W" in the background on a cloudy day.

112 Years After Titanic’s Sinking, Its Shipyard Faces Bankruptcy

Doug Parker September 18, 2024

A large ship is being loaded onto a truck.

Legal Battle Erupts Over Future of Iconic SS United States in Philadelphia

Frank M September 15, 2024

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Carnival and Disney Shipyard Secures Bailout to Stay Afloat

Frank M September 11, 2024

A security guard in a white shirt and black cap stands at the top of an escalator, overseeing the area, following a recent dispute over a cruise link drink package.

Waiter Assaulted in Dispute Over Cruise Line Drink Package

Frank M September 5, 2024

Carnival Adds Lifetime Status to New Loyalty Program

Norwegian Cruise Line Adds No-Show Fee for Specialty Dining

Disney Cruise Line Delays New Ship’s Debut by Nearly Three Months

Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Using Relative’s GoFundMe on Carnival Cruise

Cruise Passenger Jumps Overboard in Puerto Rico to Avoid $16K Casino Debt

Cruise Ship Report Hundreds of Discharge Violations in Alaska Waters

Carnival Firenze Plans Epic 45-Day Sailing Before Relocating to Miami

Dozens of Labadee Calls Dropped as Royal Caribbean Extends Haiti Pause