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Weather Disrupts Norwegian Aqua’s Inaugural U.S. Arrival, Diverts to NYC

The grand cruise ship "Norwegian Aqua," adorned with Prima Plus artwork, glides gracefully on calm ocean waters. Its vibrant hull reflects the twilight hues as the sky embraces a few scattered clouds at sunset.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled its scheduled first call and preview event for Norwegian Aqua in Boston, citing extreme weather conditions in the North Atlantic that impact the ship’s transatlantic crossing. The change affects both the Boston preview event and disembarkation for guests originally set to leave the ship in Boston. Instead, guests will be […]

MSC Delivers World America, Begins Work on Two More Cruise Ships

The image captures the side of a large cruise ship, "MSC WORLD AMERICA," with a festive crowd seen through the windows and on a lower deck. A bottle hangs suspended in mid-air, hinting at a triple celebration involving its sister vessels.

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the shipyard behind its latest ships, marked major construction milestones last Thursday for its three World-class vessels. The celebrations included the delivery of MSC World America, a coin ceremony for MSC World Asia, and the cutting of the first steel for MSC World Atlantic. Founder and Group Chairman of […]

Carnival Grows Fleet With Two New Ships Sailing from Sydney and Brisbane

A large cruise ship, part of the Carnival Adventure fleet, is docked at a port under a partly cloudy sky. In front, a giant inflatable emoji with sunglasses and a captain's hat stands proudly. People stroll nearby while caution tape lines the pavement.

Carnival Cruise Line officially welcomes two new ships to its fleet this weekend as Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter prepare to sail their first cruises from Australia. The ships, previously sailing as Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter under P&O Cruises Australia, have been rebranded and refreshed as part of Carnival’s integration of the P&O brand […]

Over 200+ Cruise Passengers and Crew Sickened by Norovirus

Split image of two luxury cruise ships: On the left, a majestic Cunard ship sails near a city skyline with a bridge; on the right, a close-up of Seabourn Cruises' elegant bow cutting through the open sea. Both are icons of leisure travel.

Cunard Line and Seabourn Cruises cruise ships reported norovirus outbreaks in the last two weeks, affecting over 200 crew members and passengers. 226 People From Both Vessels Affected According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 183 out of 2,853 guests (7.2%) and 14 out of 1,232 crew members (1.1%) on Cunard’s Queen […]

How To File A Complaint Against A Cruise Line?

A wooden gavel with a gold band rests on a matching circular sound block on a dark surface, often symbolizing justice for swindling acts. The handle is smooth and polished, and the head is slightly larger on one end. The gavel is positioned diagonally across the sound block.

That dream vacation turned south fast, didn’t it? One minute, you are sipping cocktails on deck; the next, you are nursing a broken wrist from a slippery staircase. Cruise lines bank on your confusion after accidents because their glossy brochures never mention the uphill battle for compensation that follows when things go wrong. The expertise […]

Trip Report: Norwegian Aqua’s Debut—Dining, Design, and Midnight Discoveries

The Norwegian Aqua cruise ship deck boasts a stunning design, featuring a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and blue umbrellas. Under the clear sky, a vigilant lifeguard keeps watch, while in the background, the ship's elegant structure stands proudly.

When Norwegian Cruise Line introduced the Prima class of ships in 2022, many (me included) called it a game-changer with its sleek look. This week, I got to check out their latest ship, the Norwegian Aqua, which represents the newest evolution of the class… so much so that it’s the first in what might be considered […]

Casino Cruises for Beginners: Tips for First-Time Gamblers at Sea

The brightly lit casino room aboard the Celestyal Journey boasts colorful slot machines and neon-lit, reflective walls. Geometric carpet patterns adorn the floor, while chairs sit ready for guests seeking tips on hitting the jackpot as they cruise to their next destination.

Have you ever imagined playing cards while on the open water? Cruise ship casinos make that feasible. Aside from the ocean views and sunsets, cruise ship casinos have a lot in common with vacations to Las Vegas. For first-time cruisers, gambling onboard can seem exciting—but it might also feel a little intimidating. Don’t worry, though. […]

Thousands Sign Petition in Final Effort to Halt Sinking of SS United States

A large, rusted ocean liner resembling the SS United States with two smokestacks sits abandoned in a Florida County harbor. The sky is partly cloudy, and cranes are visible in the background. The water is calm, with a dock edging into the frame, hinting at its potential as a future reef site.

A petition is challenging the fate of the historic SS United States vessel, which is slated to become an artificial reef off the Florida Gulf Coast. Since launching the appeal on February 25, the petition has amassed over 7,800 signatures, citing legislation that supports its preservation. The ship—currently in Mobile, Alabama—is being prepared for scuttling, […]

Five Arrested for Supplying Fake Visas to Cruise Passengers  

MSC Armonia cruise ship

Spanish authorities, in collaboration with Ameripol, Interpol, and Bolivian law enforcement, have arrested five individuals in Bolivia for allegedly supplying fake visas to 69 Bolivian nationals who attempted to enter the European Union via a cruise ship in April 2024.   Cruise Ship Detained in Barcelona   The incident involved the MSC Armonia, a cruise vessel that […]

Two Cruise Passengers Charged with Assaulting a Minor in a Sauna

Two individual portrait photos placed side by side. Each shows a man with short, dark hair. The man on the left has smooth hair, while the one on the right has slightly wavy hair and a beard. Both are wearing dark shirts and have neutral expressions, as if caught in a charged moment.

Two cruise ship guests are in police custody, reportedly accused of harassing a minor during a Royal Caribbean cruise. Mexican nationals Jose Prudencio Diaz, 36, and Ricardo Daniel Mondragon Leal, 37, are suspected of sexually assaulting a minor in a sauna room aboard Independence of the Seas. Two Men Accused of Illegal Acts with a […]

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