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Royal Caribbean Exec Speaks on Short Cruises, Destinations, and Star of the Seas

The "Star of the Seas," one of the bigger ships, sails through calm blue water past forested islands under a clear sky. With multiple decks and colorful structures, it's perfect for short cruises to beautiful destinations.

Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, made her debut at Port Canaveral over the weekend, marking the vessel’s first arrival in Florida ahead of a busy preview and inaugural sailing schedule. At 248,663 gross registered tons and designed to carry over 7,000 guests, Star of the Seas will host a series […]

This Week in Cruise News: Terminal Fights, Pool Brawls, and a Waterslide Incident

A large tropical resort with multiple pools, palm trees, many blue-and-white striped umbrellas, sun loungers, and people sunbathing or swimming—just steps from the ocean under a clear blue sky—feels as lively as a cruise terminal during peak season.

Here’s your Cruise Radio weekly roundup for August 4–10, 2025, featuring the top cruise headlines from around the globe — from a cruise terminal brawl to a waterslide failure on one of the world’s largest cruise ships. Carnival Passengers Brawl Outside Long Beach Terminal Thirteen passengers physically fought outside the Long Beach cruise terminal on […]

Four MSC Ships to Sail from Miami as Line Expands U.S. Winter Cruises

A large MSC cruise ship sails on a vast ocean, leaving a wake behind it. The ship, often seen on routes between Europe and the U.S., boasts multiple decks, outdoor pools, and balconies. The sky is clear, and the sun shines brightly, creating a serene maritime scene.

MSC Cruises will homeport four ships in Miami for the first time during winter 2026–2027, adding new Caribbean itineraries from three U.S. ports. The move follows the company’s planned departure from New York after its spring 2026 season. MSC Cruises has announced its most extensive U.S. winter deployment to date, with seven ships sailing from […]

13 Carnival Passengers Brawl Outside Cruise Terminal in Long Beach

A group of people appear to be fighting on the left side of the image, while on the right side, Carnival passengers gather near a large cruise ship docked at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal under a partly cloudy sky.

A large fight broke out just outside the Long Beach cruise terminal on Thursday, August 7, as Carnival Firenze was docked in port. Security responded to the altercation in less than a minute, but it is unclear whether any arrests were made or charges filed. Carnival Cruise Line has not yet issued a statement. Video […]

Cruise Passenger Hurt After Waterslide Breaks on Ship

Split image: On the left, a close-up of a colorful enclosed water slide on a cruise ship. On the right, an aerial view of the cruise ship “Icon of the Seas” sails by, its decks lined with thrilling water attractions.

A social media post claims a guest was injured on the Frightening Bolt waterslide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas after part of the drop slide broke on Thursday. According to unverified reports, the person riding at the time suffered cuts from his legs to his hands after part of the slide’s clear panel, […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Updates Beverage Package, Removes Bottled Water in Hawaii

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Norwegian Cruise Line has rolled out a sustainability-focused update to its beverage offerings aboard Pride of America, sailing year-round in Hawaii. In line with the cruise line’s Sail & Sustain initiative, guests will now find a new water experience replacing traditional bottles of water. Effective Immediately As of August 2025, both the Hawaii Beverage Package […]

World Cruise Ship Fails Health Inspection, Water and Food Safety Among Issues

A large cruise ship docked at a port with Villa Vie Residences visible in the background, nestled in a coastal town of colorful buildings and lush green hills. The blue sea and cloudy sky complete this idyllic view.

The Villa Vie Odyssey, operated by Villa Vie Residences, has failed its first U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inspection, earning a score of 81 out of 100. A passing score is 86 or higher. The inspection took place on July 9, 2025, while the ship was docked in the United States and […]

MSC Pulls Cruise Ship Out of New York, Repositions to Miami

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MSC Cruises is pulling the MSC Meraviglia out of New York in 2026, ending its service from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal after just three years. The line confirmed the ship will reposition to Europe in the spring, then begin sailing from Miami for the winter 2026-2027 season. Evaluating Deployments An MSC spokesperson told Cruise News […]

Celebrity Cruises Ship Drifts Off Italy Coast During Power Blackout

A large Celebrity Cruises ship sails on a calm body of water near several small, green islands with houses, under a partly cloudy sky. The distant Italy coast with shoreline buildings is visible in the background.

An abrupt power outage left a cruise ship adrift in the Mediterranean for a couple of hours. The Celebrity Constellation lost power off the southern Italian coast during an 11-night sailing from Ravenna to Rome. It drifted for around two to three hours before power was eventually restored. This caused uncomfortable conditions for guests, cutting […]