Two People With Dog Rescued After Wave From Cruise Ship Overturns Boat in Tampa Bay

During sunset, two boats hover near a buoy in open water. One boat has flashing lights, hinting at a rescue mission. Several individuals are on board as the nearby cruise ship watches over them. A caption reads, "JUST Y'ALL OKAY?.

Two people and their dog were rescued over the weekend after the wake from a passing cruise vessel overturned their boat as they were sailing in Tampa Bay near Gadsden Point. The cruise passengers onboard noticed the two survivors in the water and immediately notified crew members. Dan Hemmer, a Tampa Bay Harbor Pilot, was […]

Princess Cruises Announces 60th Anniversary Sailing with The Temptations

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Princess Cruises will feature the famous 60s singing group, The Temptations, in its 60th anniversary sailing later this year. The legendary vocal group from Detroit gave passengers a taste of what’s to come by performing their classic hit “My Girl” on the Discovery Princess last Saturday.  Jill Whelan, the cruise line’s Celebrations Ambassador and a […]

Nassau Cruise Port Sets Caribbean Record with 5.6 Million Visitors in 2024

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The Bahamas’ Nassau Cruise Port has once again proven its enduring popularity after registering the most cruise visitors in the Caribbean last year. According to the facility, it hosted 5.6 million cruise visitors in 2024, surpassing 2023’s record-breaking 4.4 million with a 27% year-on-year growth. Acknowledging the win, Nassau Cruise Port CEO Mike Maura Jr. […]

Report: Cruise Ship Outbreaks of 2024

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks and reports illness outbreaks on cruise ships through its Vessel Sanitation Program. Below is a summary of outbreaks reported on cruise ships in 2024, including the causative agents, sailing dates, and the number of impacted guests and crew where available. Remember that these numbers are only […]

Actor Eric Stonestreet Joins Norwegian Cruise Line as Brand Ambassador

Eric Stonestreet, NCL’s Brand Ambassador and award-winning actor, sits at a dining table on a cruise ship deck, holding a glass of red wine. A meal is set before him. In the background, an ocean view and rocky, green coastal landscape with buildings are visible under a blue sky.

Eric Stonestreet, a two-time Emmy winner from the 11-season Modern Family TV series, has been named Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) brand ambassador. The 53-year-old will play a key role in NCL’s latest marketing campaign, Experience More. This includes 15 and 30-second ads highlighting the NCL cruise experience and its amenities such as the racetracks at […]

Carnival Ends Gift Card Promo Amid Passenger Backlash

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The AARP Rewards Program, which allowed members to purchase discounted Carnival Cruise Line gift cards to save on sailings, onboard packages, and excursions, has officially been discontinued. No official explanation has been given for the program’s abolishment. A recent AARP announcement simply reads, “Carnival Cruise Lines has decided to discontinue offering their gift cards through […]

New Hidden Camera Lawsuit Filed Against Royal Caribbean

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A group of 12 cruise ship guests, all US citizens, have filed a new lawsuit against Royal Caribbean over a hidden camera case that saw a crew member jailed for 30 years. Aronfeld Trial Lawyers filed the suit in Miami on behalf of the 12 plaintiffs. Filipino Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a former stateroom attendant on […]

Carnival Ushers in 2025 With Military Guests and Celebration Key TV Commercial

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Carnival Cruise Line is welcoming the New Year by honoring military guests and showcasing its newest cruise destination in the Bahamas Celebration Key. For the fourth year in a row, Carnival’s largest cruise brand will light up the traditional New Year’s Eve Ball with the help of distinguished military guests. Medal of Honor recipients Jack […]

Carnival Cruise Line Departs Charleston After 14 Years

A large cruise ship, named Carnival Sunshine, sails on a calm ocean near Norfolk. The ship has a blue and white exterior with red accents and a distinctive red funnel featuring the Carnival logo. The sky is partly cloudy, and the horizon is visible in the distance, hinting at exciting 2025 itineraries ahead.

Carnival Cruise Line is departing on its final departure from Charleston’s Union Pier Terminal today, December 30. Following the short New Year cruise, Carnival Cruise Line’s homeporting contract at Charleston, SC ends. The cruise line says farewell after 14 years and several hundred departures from the downtown port. The New Year sailing has long been […]

Captain Kate’s Seafaring Cat, Bug Naked, Passes Away After Dental Procedure

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Captain Kate McCue’s popular and beloved feline companion, Bug Naked, passed away on December 26 after undergoing dental procedures. McCue shared the sad news on Instagram the day after, writing, “Bug passed away last night from complications after a routine dental cleaning and tooth extraction.” The sphynx cat died at the age of eight years […]