Cruise Lines Threaten Lawsuit Over Hawaii’s 11% ‘Cabin Tax’ Proposal
Cruise lines have warned Hawaii lawmakers that they intend to sue over “unconstitutional” cruise tax bills. They have vowed to sue the state, warning it could impact cruise tourism in the Hawaiian Islands. Two Different Bills Passed It follows the passing of two separate bills in the two houses. One is a per-passenger cruise fee […]
Is This the Future of Cruise Terminals? My Experience Boarding MSC World America in Miami
Over the years, I’ve boarded many cruise ships from Port Miami, but the embarkation process for the brand-new MSC World America was a different beast. As I arrived at MSC’s brand-new terminal in Miami to board MSC World America, it was immediately clear this wasn’t your typical cruise embarkation. Three years in the making, the […]
NCL Private Island Great Stirrup Cay to Add Pool, Beach Club, and More
Norwegian Cruise Line is investing $150 million to transform its private island, Great Stirrup Cay. New features will start rolling out later this year. The christening of Norwegian Aqua in Miami also served as the stage for unveiling major updates to Great Stirrup Cay, including progress on a new multi-ship pier and other amenities. The […]
Construction Begins on Carnival Festivale, Carnival’s Next Excel Class Ship
Carnival Cruise Line marked a key milestone in its next phase of fleet growth with the start of construction on Carnival Festivale. A steel-cutting ceremony took place today at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, officially kicking off the build for the fourth Excel-class ship in the fleet. The 180,000-gross-ton vessel is set to […]
How to Pick and Choose Between Different Disney Cruise Ships
Going on a cruise ship is one of the most exciting things that you can do. Now, going on a Disney cruise ship in particular is an adventure of a lifetime and is in a league of its own. If you think about Disney, even if you just think back to the movies that you […]
Federal Layoffs Could Impact CDC Cruise Ship Oversight
Cruise ship health inspections may become the latest casualty of the Trump Administration’s government cost-cutting measures. Multiple divisions of the CDC, including the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, received “reduction in force” notices. This unit oversees the cruise industry’s Vessel Sanitation Program. The VSP conducts unscheduled cruise ship inspections and tracks outbreaks aboard […]
Brisbane Woman Faces Expensive Medical Bills After Husband Passes Away on Cruise
A health emergency mid-cruise claimed the life of Brisbane resident Glenn Stein, leaving his wife facing thousands of dollars worth of healthcare bills, including a medical evacuation. The Carnival cruise was a gift from Beverly and Glenn Stein’s son, who wanted to give his parents a well-earned break. Though it was only four days long, […]
Cruise Passenger Allegedly Assaulted by Jet Ski Operator in Bahamas
Police say they are still investigating the alleged sexual assault of a Carnival cruise guest in the Bahamas last week. No charges have been filed, but inquiries continue into the incident near Junkanoo Beach after it was reported. A female cruise guest alleged a jet ski operator sexually assaulted her while she spending the day there. The […]
Norwegian Aqua Arrives in NYC After Skipping Boston
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, has officially arrived in the U.S., docking in New York City for an exclusive two-day preview ahead of its christening in Miami on April 13. The 3,571-guest vessel is the first of the line’s Prima Plus class and introduces several new features, including the world’s first hybrid waterslide […]
MSC’s Biggest Cruise Ship Ever Arrives Port Miami [PHOTOS]
MSC Cruises’ newest mega-ship, MSC World America, arrived in Miami today ahead of its official naming ceremony on April 9. With nearly 216,000 gross registered tons and a capacity for 6,762 passengers, it’s not only the largest MSC ship ever to sail from North America—it’s also the biggest cruise ship from any brand other than […]
