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Cruise Line Fined After Ship Sails Too Close To Shore

A large white cruise line ship sails on calm water near a coastline, with distant mountains and a city visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Italian authorities have fined Silversea Cruises, and the Italian Coast Guard formally reprimanded a ship captain for sailing too close to a protected coastline. Silversea ship Silver Ray sailed too close to the famed Faraglioni rock formations off the island of Capri. Italian Coast Guard Fines Silversea Cruises, Captain Reprimanded The Silver Ray came within […]

WATCH: Man Tries to Climb Cruise Ship in Sydney Harbor, Police Step In

A person hangs by their hands from the bow of a large cruise ship docked at a harbor, possibly after scaling moorings, as a police boat labeled "NSW Police" approaches. The Sydney Opera House is visible in the background.

A man was arrested and charged after a bizarre stunt at a cruise terminal in Sydney, Australia. The 29-year-old man climbed mooring lines tethering the Carnival Adventure cruise ship at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbor. Video of Bizarre Cruise Ship Stunt Goes Viral The weekend incident was caught on video and has gone viral online. […]

Cruise Passengers Caught Smuggling 150,000 Cigarettes into California

Stacks of Marlboro and Newport contraband cigarettes are arranged on a counter, with a person wearing dark clothing and blue gloves standing nearby. A basket filled with Newport cartons sits in the foreground after a recent CBP seizure.

Two cruise passengers were busted for possession of a huge cache of cigarettes after disembarking their cruise ship in California. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 749 cartons of cigarettes at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport. The 150,000 cigarettes were found hidden in ten pieces of luggage that the two female cruise guests were […]

Court Rejects Crew Lawsuit Against Celebrity Cruises

A large blue and white Celebrity Cruises ship labeled "Celebrity Millennium" sails near a city shoreline with tall buildings under a cloudy sky. The calm ocean and a small pier are visible in the foreground.

A federal appeals court has upheld a court decision, ruling that Celebrity Cruises did not falsely imprison crew members during the COVID-19 cruise shutdown. Two Celebrity Millennium crew members, Ryan Maunes Maglana and Francis Karl Bugayong, filed a lawsuit in 2020 claiming false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress by the cruise line.  The […]

Costa Cruise Ship Joins Margaritaville Fleet in Major 2026 Expansion

A large Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship sails on calm ocean waters at sunset, its orange and blue sky reflecting on the sea—a stunning scene celebrating their third ship in the fleet.

Margaritaville at Sea has been confirmed as the buyer for the Costa Fortuna, which is currently operated by Carnival-owned Costa Cruises. Costa recently announced the sale of the ship, which will depart the Costa fleet in 2026. Costa Fortuna Becomes Margaritaville At Sea’s Third Ship in Four Years As it marks its third anniversary, Margaritaville […]

Carnival Miracle Relaunches with New Features After Dry Dock

A large cruise ship with multiple decks, the Carnival Miracle, sails on calm blue ocean waters. The ship features a distinctive red and blue funnel and proudly displays "Carnival" branding on its side. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.

Carnival Miracle has resumed service in Europe following a comprehensive dry dock at the Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. The 2,670-guest Spirit-class ship welcomed passengers in Lisbon on May 11, marking the start of its 2025 summer season. New Enhancements Enhancements include adding the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge—now featured on 15 Carnival ships—and a […]

Mexico to Begin Charging Cruise Passengers a New Fee in July 2025

A large cruise ship is docked near a pier in Cozumel, Mexico—a common stop on an eastern vs. western Caribbean cruise. In the foreground, a colorful sign reads “Three Amigos Cozumel” with blue skies and scattered clouds above.

Cruise lines calling on Mexican ports will soon face a revised passenger fee that begins in mid-2025, with a slower rollout and new terminology. According to industry sources, the charge is no longer classified as a “Non-Resident Duty” initially stated by Mexican officials, but as an “in-transit fee” explicitly targeted at cruise guests. The fee […]

Carnival to Sell Oldest Costa Ship in 2026

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Costa Cruises is offloading its oldest ship, Costa Fortuna. The ship will be sold next year to an unnamed buyer. The sale of the 102,000 gross-ton ship will decrease Costa’s fleet size to eight vessels. It is set to leave the fleet in September 2026. Fortuna will complete its current Mediterranean season and a scheduled […]

Royal Caribbean Cancels Labadee Port Stops Through August

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Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of cruise visits to Labadee, Haiti, through at least August 2025, citing ongoing security concerns. The cruise line began canceling stops at its private beach resort in April due to escalating gang violence and political instability in Haiti. Initially adopting a short-term approach, Royal Caribbean is now adjusting itineraries […]

Carnival Cruise Line Drops Paper Tickets for Shore Excursions

Experience a scenic view of the bustling cruise port, where two large Carnival Cruises ships are docked. Amidst palm trees and colorful buildings, a lively crowd gathers near the fountain under a partly cloudy sky, while the ocean's vibrant blue enchants every visitor.

Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out a new digital platform to simplify the shore excursion experience for guests and tour operators alike. No More Paper Tickets Now being piloted with select partners in The Bahamas and Caribbean, the platform eliminates the need for physical tickets, allowing guests to check in using their Sail & Sign […]