Cruise Passenger Dies After Falling Into Water from Wheelchair in St. Maarten
A tragic accident at Sint Maarten’s cruise port claimed the life of an 82-year-old cruise passenger on last Thursday. The woman reportedly fell into the water from her electric wheelchair while on the pier at the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise and Cargo Facilities. According to the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), the incident occurred […]
Carnival Cruise Donates $60K to Support Vanuatu Earthquake Relief Efforts
In response to the devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila, Vanuatu, on December 16, 2024, Carnival Corporation has pledged $60,000 to ProMedical Vanuatu. The non-governmental emergency service has been pivotal in rescue and recovery efforts, providing critical medical care and searching for survivors amidst the destruction. The quake, just 19 miles from the port, […]
Cruise Passenger Arrested in Miami for Allegedly Owing $100K in Unpaid Child Support
A male passenger was recently arrested as his cruise ended in Miami. Authorities say Dominic Weaver reportedly owes over $100,000 in child support and has been on the run for more than 10 years. After being taken into custody in Florida, the 47-year-old was transported to Louisville, Kentucky, where he has four outstanding cases with […]
51-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Goes Overboard, 19th Incident in 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) halted a search and rescue operation hours after a male passenger reportedly went overboard. The cruise line received news of a 51-year-old passenger who had gone into the water at around 3 pm on December 26. At the time, Norwegian Epic was traveling from Ocho Rios, Jamaica to Nassau, Bahamas. An […]
Passengers and Crew Fall Ill Aboard Cruise Ship, CDC Investigates
A second consecutive outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has hit Cunard ship Queen Mary 2. It follows an outbreak which sickened 150 during its transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York last week. Queen Mary 2 First Reported Illness During Transatlantic Crossing The ship arrived in New York on December 21, 2024. Initially, 100 guests and […]
Queen Mary 2 Faces Gastro Outbreak with Over 100 Sick
Cunard Line’s iconic Queen Mary 2 is the latest cruise ship to report a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, with over 100 individuals affected during its current transatlantic voyage. The outbreak was officially reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on December 19, 2024. The ship, carrying 2,430 passengers and 1,237 crew members, departed […]
Carnival Cruise Line Creme Brulee Recipe
Crème brûlée is one of the most indulgent desserts on Carnival Cruise Line’s menu. The creamy vanilla custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust is pure perfection, and now you can recreate it in your kitchen. This creme brulee recipe is perfect for family gatherings or an at-home evening. My friends have perfected it to […]
Woman Dies Attempting to Jump Off Cruise Ship Returning to Florida
A Caribbean cruise took a tragic turn last Saturday when a woman attempted to jump from the Sky Princess as it made its way back to Port Everglades. The Princess cruise ship left on December 15 for an eight-day Western Caribbean voyage, calling on Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman Island, Cozumel, and the cruise line’s exclusive […]
St. Thomas Hikes Cruise Tax in 2025 to Fund Major Dredging Project
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has approved a $199 million budget for fiscal year 2025, representing a 19% reduction from the previous year’s $246 million budget. The budget was finalized this past fall during a special meeting held in St. Thomas. Revenue Projections and Cruise Traffic Growth The port authority anticipates generating $77.5 million […]
San Juan Pier Closure Continues to Disrupt Cruise Itineraries
Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas has been forced to bypass San Juan, Puerto Rico, yet again due to ongoing issues at Pier 3, the only berth capable of accommodating the massive Oasis-class ships. The pier, which has been closed since a docking incident in April 2024 involving the loss of a mooring dolphin, remains […]
