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Mother Escapes Criminal Charges in Disney Child Overboard Case

A large Disney Cruise ship with multiple decks and red funnels sails near a harbor under a partly cloudy sky. The white vessel with dark lower decks glides through calm water, offering excitement for every 5-year-old on board.

The mother of a five-year-old girl who went overboard from a Disney Cruise Line ship won’t face criminal charges. Assistant State Attorney Melissa Kelly said the state has decided not to press charges. Kelly acknowledged the woman’s actions were “arguably negligent and irresponsible” but didn’t deem it a serious offense worthy of criminal child negligence. […]

Latest Cruise Ship Outbreak Marks 20th Incident of 2025

A large white cruise ship, named Insignia, sails on a calm body of water near the Canary Islands under a partly cloudy sky. The Oceania Cruise liner recently gained attention for its remarkable rescues of migrants in distress at sea.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard Oceania Insignia, marking the 20th reported gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a cruise ship in 2025. According to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), the outbreak occurred during Insignia’s current voyage, which began October 16 and is scheduled to end October […]

Cruise Lines Panic Over Miami Fuel Supply Situation

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Cruise lines need cast iron certainty on the immediate future of fuel supply at the world’s cruise capital. Speaking for the industry at a recent meeting of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty says the recent sale of the Fisher Island fuel depot near PortMiami highlights many concerns for […]

China Hits US Cruise Ships With Retaliatory Port Charges

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US cruise lines are reconsidering their itinerary plans in east Asia as hefty new China port fees kick in. The retaliatory port fees, initially targeting cargo operators, have been expanded to cruise ships. The new fees are directed at US cruise operators and could add several million dollars per visit for a large ship. First […]

Carnival is Setting the Record Straight on Your Cruise Gratuities

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A false claim spreading on social media has Carnival’s brand ambassador John Heald responding directly. A cruise influencer with over 100,000 followers has been telling people that the gratuities passengers pay actually count toward crew base salaries instead of being extra money on top of what they’re paid. Heald wasn’t mincing words. He’s fielded this […]

Millions of Guests Later, Carnival’s 25 Years at Port of Galveston

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Carnival Cruise Line marked 25 years of sailing from Galveston this week with a milestone celebration aboard its flagship, Carnival Jubilee. Since becoming the first cruise line to homeport there in 2000, Carnival has carried more than 10 million guests through the Texas port and established Galveston as a premier cruise destination. The event brought […]

Galveston’s Port Traffic Changes Impact Carnival, Disney, and Princess Cruises

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Port of Galveston is rerouting cruise traffic at terminals 25 and 28 from October 15 through December 5 due to road construction. The changes affect how passengers and supply trucks access Carnival, Disney, and Princess cruise terminals. Here’s what cruisers need to know before heading to the port. Terminal 25 Changes Carnival passengers at Terminal […]

Carnival Elation Sailing Cancelled for Extended Dry-Dock in 2026

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Carnival Cruise Line cancelled the Carnival Elation’s January 15, 2026 sailing to extend the ship’s dry-dock period. The four-night Bahamas cruise from Jacksonville is being axed, as the ship heads to dry dock for the first time in a couple of years. The Carnival Elation was originally scheduled to enter dry-dock on January 19 and […]

Cruise Industry Hits Fourth Consecutive Record Year With 4.5% Growth in 2026

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AAA projects a record 21.7 million Americans will cruise in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume. That’s a 4.5% jump from 2025, which is already exceeding expectations at 20.7 million cruisers. The steady climb reflects strong consumer demand, expanded itineraries, and increased capacity across major cruise lines. According to Debbie […]

How Vancouver’s Cruise Industry Generated Over $1 Billion in 2025

A large white cruise ship is docked at a city port in Vancouver, with modern high-rise buildings and a glass-domed structure in the background—representing the thriving Vancouver cruise industry that generated over $1 billion in 2025. Warm sunrise or sunset light fills the scene.

Vancouver’s 2025 cruise season just wrapped up, and the numbers tell the story: 301 ships, 1.2 million passengers, and over $1 billion pumped into the local economy. The Coral Princess sailed out on October 21, marking the end of what port officials are calling a vital boost to the region during a year marked by […]