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This Week in Cruise News: Storm Damage, Ship Flooding, and NCL Shake-Up

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Here’s your Cruise Radio weekly roundup for August 18–24, 2025, featuring the top cruise headlines from around the globe, from unlimited cruising passes to leadership change at Norwegian. Cruise Line Offers Unlimited Cruising With All-You-Can-Sail Pass Margaritaville at Sea has launched two Unlimited Cruise Passes, the Silver Paradise Pass (from $799) and Ultimate Gold Pass […]

Elderly Guest Dies in Cruise Ship Pool

A large cruise ship with a sparkling pool sails across a calm blue ocean under a clear sky, offering serene views for every elderly guest on board.

A cruise ship passenger died this week after being found unresponsive in a ship pool. The 83-year-old man from Scotland was pulled out of the ship’s swimming pool during a port call in Italy. He was a guest on Marella Cruises’ Voyager. Death Occurred During Naples Port Call It happened during a stop in Naples. […]

Cruise Line Offers Unlimited Cruising With All-You-Can-Sail Pass

A large white cruise ship labeled "Margaritaville at Sea Paradise" sails on calm blue water under a partly cloudy sky, featuring tropical-themed artwork on its hull and promoted as an all-you-can-sail pass by the cruise line.

Margaritaville at Sea has introduced two new unlimited cruise passes as part of its expanded Paradise Pass program, offering frequent cruisers greater flexibility and access to longer itineraries through December 2026. The new Silver Pass and Ultimate Gold Pass are available now for sailings aboard the cruise line’s two ships, Margaritaville at Sea Islander and […]

Minor Flooding, Elevator Damage After Carnival Panorama Hit by Strong Winds

Split image: Left shows a store with handbags, shelves in disarray, and items on the floor—possibly after strong winds. Right side reveals a hallway with wet floor caution signs and people standing in the background aboard Carnival Panorama.

Carnival Panorama encountered a sudden storm in the Gulf of California on Wednesday evening, causing the ship to tilt unexpectedly during its current 8-night Mexican Riviera sailing. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. PDT on August 20 as the ship was sailing between Mazatlán and La Paz. Passengers onboard reported a sharp list lasting roughly […]

Two Carnival Cruise Passengers Arrested for $18K Scam at PortMiami

Three adults stand against a plain background in individual portrait-style photos, appearing as if cruise ship guests arrested for fraud. Two women are on the sides and a man is in the center, all with neutral or serious expressions.

Two cruise ship guests were led away in handcuffs at the end of their cruise vacation on suspicion of operating a retail fraud scheme. Rogerio da Cunha Fernandes, 45, and Aida Parada la Paz, 43 were detained at PortMiami after disembarking their ship after their short cruise. Cruise Vacation Funded by Fraudulently Obtained Gift Cards […]

Holland America Line Helps Relocate Bull Moose to Alaska Wildlife Center

A large plush moose toy wearing a red plaid shirt sits on the ground next to a wire fence at the Alaska Wildlife Center, while a real bull moose stands behind it, with grass, trees, and red-roofed buildings in the background.

Holland America Line has partnered with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) to provide a permanent home for a bull moose named Eland. Orphaned as a calf, he was rescued and raised in human care after losing his mother in the wild. He eventually found himself without a permanent home when his previous facility closed. […]

David Herrera Steps Down as Norwegian Cruise Line President

A man in a suit and tie, likely President David Herrera, is shown on the left, while on the right, an overhead view of a Norwegian Cruise Line ship with a large water slide and "NORWEGIAN AQUA" written on the deck is displayed.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that David J. Herrera has stepped down as president, effective August 20, 2025, after just over two years in the role. Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), has assumed Herrera’s responsibilities on an interim basis while the company conducts a formal search for a new brand […]

Disney Cruise Line Details Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 Itineraries, Adds New Port

A large Disney cruise ship sails in a sunny coastal city port. Passengers on another vessel watch and take pictures. Buildings and palm trees are visible in the background.

Disney Cruise Line has confirmed where it’s heading next after recently announcing it will end operations in Australia. The company’s newly released Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 itineraries show a strong focus on U.S. homeports and a seasonal return to Singapore, including new port calls and expanded sailings across multiple regions. Sailings will open in […]

Late-Night Brawl Disrupts Final Night of Carnival Cruise

A split image shows the Carnival Sunrise cruise ship at sea on the left and a late-night brawl erupting among guests indoors on the final night of a Carnival Cruise on the right.

A chaotic late-night fight broke out aboard Carnival cruise ship early Monday morning, with video capturing passengers clashing in the ship’s lido deck buffet area. The incident reportedly occurred around 2 a.m. during the final night of the ship’s voyage back to Miami. According to guests and social media footage, the fight involved approximately 20 […]

Disabled Small Boat Narrowly Avoids Collision with Cruise Ship

Two side-by-side photos show people climbing from a disabled small boat; on the left, a large cruise ship is docked nearby. On the right, hands hold ropes as people board the boat. Text reads "IN THE MIDDLE" in the lower left corner.

Swift action by marine police in Tampa, Florida saved a small boat and its occupants from a potential collision with a cruise ship. The fast-moving drama happened as the Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander was departing its Tampa homeport. Small Boat Carrying Six People Adrift Dangerously Close to Oncoming Cruise Ship A small pontoon boat carrying […]