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Cruise Ship Restaurants Close After Galley Fire

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A galley fire on a cruise ship led to a temporary disruption and a call for crew to assemble at their muster stations. The small fire broke out in a galley on Deck 5 of P&O Cruises’ 5,200-passenger Iona ship. Crew Called to Muster Stations The fire was extinguished with no injuries reported. According to […]

Cruise Industry Sues Hawaii Over New “Green Fee” Targeting Ships

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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Hawaii and its counties over a newly enacted “green fee” targeting cruise ships that dock in the islands.  The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, seeks to block enforcement of Act 96, a law […]

Gambling at Sea, Casino Bars and Onboard Wi-Fi Explained: What you need to know 

A brightly lit casino interior aboard the Carnival Sunrise features rows of slot machines lining a tiled walkway. Red upholstered chairs invite guests to try their luck, while circular lights and decorative pillars add an elegant touch.

Cruise vacations at sea are increasingly common nowadays, and there’s no surprise. Cruise operators are constantly upping their game, with a frankly astonishing number of potential entertainment options for those on board. Casino gambling is becoming more and more popular nowadays, often representing one of the biggest draws for guests looking for exciting ways to […]

Canadian, US Coast Guard Crews Team Up To Airlift Guests Off Cruise Ship

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The U.S. Coast Guard helped conduct a complex double airlift of cruise ship guests off the coast of Washington State. Two Ruby Princess guests suffered separate, unrelated medical issues but were airlifted off the ship at the same time. Joint Operation to Take Two Guests Off Princess Ship The airlift operation took place near Cape […]

Family of Drowning Victim Sues Cruise Line For Negligence

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The family of a cruise guest who died after saving a child at a Bermuda beach is suing Norwegian Cruise Line for negligence. Hyon Duk Shin, 49, a guest on the Norwegian Getaway, drowned after rescuing the child at Horseshoe Bay Beach last year. Norwegian Getaway Guest Drowned After Saving Child Yanli Gong was on […]

Cruise Passenger Overboard Alert on Disney Wish Confirmed as False Alarm

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Guests aboard Disney Wish experienced a scare Tuesday evening when the ship’s man overboard alarm was triggered approximately an hour after departing Nassau, Bahamas. The incident, which occurred around 8 p.m. ship time on August 26, prompted immediate search and rescue efforts before being confirmed as a false alarm. According to multiple eyewitness accounts and […]

Mega Cruise Ship Loses Propulsion in the Mediterranean

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The Italian Coast Guard had to come to the aid of one of the largest cruise ships in the world after it lost power for several hours in the Mediterranean. The MSC World Europa, carrying around 8,500 guests and crew, lost propulsion early on Monday, as it sailed between Genoa and Naples. Ship Adrift Off […]

Over 200,000 Locals Oppose Cruise Line Waterpark in Costa Maya

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A local movement opposing Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico development is gaining momentum. More than 200,000 signatures have been collected against the private destination project at Mahahual, Mexico. The project beside the Port of Mahahual is targeting completion by 2027. The opposition campaign against the development was only recently launched by divemaster Morgane Vainberg and has gained […]

This Week in Cruise News: Storm Damage, Ship Flooding, and NCL Shake-Up

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Here’s your Cruise Radio weekly roundup for August 18–24, 2025, featuring the top cruise headlines from around the globe, from unlimited cruising passes to leadership change at Norwegian. Cruise Line Offers Unlimited Cruising With All-You-Can-Sail Pass Margaritaville at Sea has launched two Unlimited Cruise Passes, the Silver Paradise Pass (from $799) and Ultimate Gold Pass […]

Elderly Guest Dies in Cruise Ship Pool

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A cruise ship passenger died this week after being found unresponsive in a ship pool. The 83-year-old man from Scotland was pulled out of the ship’s swimming pool during a port call in Italy. He was a guest on Marella Cruises’ Voyager. Death Occurred During Naples Port Call It happened during a stop in Naples. […]