Woman Claims 6-Year Health Nightmare Began After Swimming with the Pigs in Bahamas
A recent viral social media post warns cruise passengers about health risks associated with a popular Bahamas excursion: swimming with pigs at Pig Beach near Nassau. A New York woman claims she contracted a parasitic roundworm infection, Ascaris suum, after holding a piglet close to her face during a swimming with the pigs excursion at […]
New Hawaii Law Adds 11% Tax to Cruise Fares Starting January 2026
Cruises to Hawaii are about to get a little more expensive from 2026. The Hawaii State Legislature has hiked the transient accommodations tax (TAT), which will now, for the first time, impact cruise ship passengers for every Hawaii port call. Transient Accommodations Tax The transient accommodations tax was created to generate revenue for stays at […]
Cruise Dock Plan Sinks as Cayman Islands Opt to Stick With Tenders
Cayman Islands voters have overwhelmingly rejected a cruise pier, ending years-long efforts to expand the cruise industry with a new dock and facility. Voters Say No to Cruise Dock In a national referendum held alongside general elections, 65% of voters said “no” to developing a dock, favoring the current tender system despite concerns from the […]
Carnival Cruise Director Schedule 2025 – See Who’s On Your Ship
Who is your cruise director on Carnival Cruise Line? Find out easily in our Cruise Director Schedule, which is organized clearly by ship. Quickly see who’s aboard your next cruise and their scheduled dates. Carnival Adventure Carnival Adventure Cruise Director Schedule (2025) Cruise Director Dates Onboard Michelle O’Callaghan Until June 12, 2025 Abbie Lockett May […]
Cruise Fans Say Goodbye to Another Familiar Face at Carnival
After nearly a decade of entertaining guests and leading shipboard fun, Carnival Cruise Director Jake is stepping away from the microphone. In a heartfelt Facebook post, he announced his departure from Carnival Cruise Line, calling it “one of the most emotional things I’ve ever done.” Jake started his Carnival journey as an intern and later […]
Feds Target 11 Cruise Ship Workers in Child Exploitation Crackdown
A joint federal operation at U.S. cruise ports has led to the arrest or removal of 11 cruise ship crew members linked to child exploitation offenses, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Led by CBP’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Human Trafficking Unit, the coordinated efforts involved Port Canaveral, Port of Galveston, and other […]
Cruise Line Accused of Firing Whistleblowers at Bahamian Private Island
A top Bahamian labor official says action is coming in response to firing three senior staff members at Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, following complaints about alleged labor violations. Director of Labor Howard Thompson Jr. confirmed his department is investigating after receiving reports that security escorted the island director, operations manager, and […]
Royal Caribbean Gets Approval to Buy Bahamas Resort for $348M
Royal Caribbean Group, through its premium brand Celebrity Cruises, has finalized the purchase of the long-dormant Xanadu Beach Resort in Freeport, Bahamas. The $300 million deal, confirmed by the Bahamian government and port officials, includes 40 acres of oceanfront property and marks a major milestone in Royal Caribbean’s redevelopment plans for Grand Bahama Island. According […]
Downtown Fire Destroys Buildings Near Nassau Cruise Port in Bahamas
A large fire broke out Thursday evening just blocks from the Nassau Cruise Port, engulfing multiple buildings along Bay Street and destroying at least a dozen apartment-style homes. The blaze started shortly after 8 p.m. local time on Thursday evening at the Victoria Court building and spread through the densely packed area into the early […]
Lake Travis Boat Slips: Everything You Need to Know Before Renting
Why Boat Slips Are Essential for Enjoying Lake Travis Lake Travis is a place where every traveler finds what they want. Using Lake Travis boat slips, tourists can stop to catch their breath. Incredible nature can really surprise you. However, the scenery is not the only thing this lake can boast of. The lake has […]
