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Two Cruise Passengers Drown in Separate Incidents at Carnival’s Celebration Key

Large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, empty lounge chairs, palm trees, and a covered poolside bar under a wooden pavilion—get a behind the scenes look at this Celebration Key oasis on a sunny day with just a few clouds in the sky.

Two American cruise passengers died Friday in separate drowning incidents at Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination on Grand Bahama Island. The first incident involved a 79-year-old man who reportedly drowned while snorkeling around 1 p.m. local time. Our News Bahamas first reported the tragedy, posting on Facebook: “DROWNING: A 79-year-old American reportedly […]

Disney Cruise Line to Exit Australia After Upcoming 2025-26 Season

Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge seen across the water on a partly cloudy day, with several boats and a Disney Cruise Line ship in the harbor during Australia’s 2025-26 Season.

After what will be three seasons Down Under, Disney Cruise Line is pulling out of Australia. It announced the news on social media with the message: “A fond farewell for now. Join us this last season in Australia and New Zealand.” “We will be repositioning the Disney Wonder to another part of the world following […]

Disney Destiny Floats Out at Meyer Werft, November Launch on Track

A large cruise ship, Disney Destiny, is docked beside the Meyer Werft Papenburg shipyard on a calm river, with trees and industrial buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky ahead of its November Launch.

Disney Cruise Line reached a major construction milestone in August as the Disney Destiny floated out from the covered building hall at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The event, held on Saturday, August 9, marked the vessel’s first time in open water. Float out is a major stage in the shipbuilding process, signaling […]

Princess Cruises Expands 1920s Speakeasy Magic Show to Star Princess

A brightly lit building with domes and colorful lights at night hints at hidden secrets. Several cars are parked along the curved street in front, while trees are visible on the left side.

Princess Cruises is set to bring even more magic to sea with the next evolution of its hit Spellbound by Magic Castle experience. The reimagined speakeasy will debut aboard the all-new Star Princess when the ship launches in 2025, with a refreshed format also rolling out to Sun Princess. The Magic Castle in Hollywood has […]

Cruise Passenger Drops Into Ocean at Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay, Quickly Rescued

A view from above showing a lifeboat near a pier at CocoCay, with a metal gangway above the water and groups of Royal Caribbean cruise passengers standing on the dock observing the scene.

A cruise guest was rescued Thursday morning after falling off the pier at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. According to a company spokesperson, “A guest fell off the dock while capturing footage of the ship on his smartphone. Our team immediately picked him up via jet ski and returned him to shore.” […]

Cruise Passenger Takes Royal Caribbean to Court After Waterslide Accident

Split image: On the left, a colorful wooden sign reading "Frightening Bolt" is attached to a post near a staircase. On the right, an aerial view of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship features pools and twisting water slides at sea.

A cruise guest recently injured during a ship waterslide ride plans to file suit against Royal Caribbean. The man suffered “serious injuries” according to maritime and cruise industry law firm Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. He suffered multiple cuts which left his skin “sliced open,” the media reported.  He was riding the Frightening Bolt waterslide […]

Star Princess Finishes Sea Trials, Prepares for Inaugural Sailings

The Star Princess, featuring multiple decks with balconies and orange lifeboats, glides through calm, clear water under a clear sky. Its striking blue wave designs shine as it completes sea trials ahead of its inaugural sailings.

Star Princess, the second Sphere-class ship from Princess Cruises, has successfully completed its sea trials and remains on schedule for its debut on October 4. The 177,800-ton vessel is currently undergoing final outfitting at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The ship conducted its sea trials from August 9 to 12 in the Adriatic Sea, […]

Royal Caribbean Scrambles for New Godmother After Diana Ross Backs Out

A woman in a sparkly green outfit stands with arms outstretched on stage, next to an aerial view of Royal Caribbean's new ship sailing across the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Diana Ross has abruptly pulled out of her role as godmother for Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Star of the Seas, just days before the vessel’s naming ceremony in Florida. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Diana Ross will be unable to appear,” a representative for the Queen of Motown said. Ross was due to attend on the […]

Carnival Adds Short Cruises on Mardi Gras, Details Carnival Festivale Itineraries

Aerial view of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship deck featuring large, colorful water slides, a splash zone, and various water play structures, surrounded by people and positioned on the ocean.

Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for Carnival Festivale, its newest Excel-class ship set to debut in May 2027.  The ship will begin service with a 15-day transatlantic crossing from Southampton, England, to Port Canaveral, Florida. Departing May 2, 2027, the maiden voyage includes stops in Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands, and Grand Turk before arriving […]

79-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Reported Overboard From Norwegian Star

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A passenger has gone overboard from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Star while the ship was sailing off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, early Tuesday morning. The ship was en route to Greenland on August 12, when the ship’s public address system issued a “Code Oscar,” the code for a man overboard. A spokesperson […]