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3 Ways Responsible Cruise Companies Reduce Guest Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Two staff members in white uniforms meticulously clean the deck of a cruise ship near a circular hot tub, ensuring every surface is spotless to prevent Legionnaires’ Disease. The ocean stretches into the distance under a clear blue sky, with cleaning supplies neatly arranged nearby.

Cruises can feel like sheer magic. The joy of floating about on pristine waters, the sea breeze on your cheeks, and holiday vibes in the air – the good life! Lately, however, the cruise industry has come under the spotlight for some far less glamorous reasons. The air pollution generated by cruise ships has become […]

Cruise Guests Sue Royal Caribbean After Salmonella Outbreak in Alaska

A large white Royal Caribbean cruise ship with multiple decks sails through a vast blue ocean. The ship has several rows of windows, central smokestacks, and areas for outdoor seating. The sky above is clear and bright.

Two Canadian cruisers have filed separate lawsuits against Royal Caribbean Group for negligence over a salmonella outbreak during an Alaska cruise last year. Tierny Patterson and Nicole Singh both filed notices of civil claim in the B.C. Supreme Court. They cite similar stories of illness aboard Radiance of the Seas. Singh’s claim alleges that the […]

CDC Axes Cruise Ship Health Inspectors, Cruise Industry Speaks Out

Sign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in front of their headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia under a clear blue sky, following reports of a gastro outbreak on a luxury cruise ship.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has laid off all civilian staff tied to its Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), the agency responsible for overseeing cruise ship health inspections. While the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) insists the program will continue through U.S. Public Health Service officers, the abrupt cuts have brought confusion […]

My First Impressions of MSC World America: What This Mega Ship Gets Right [PHOTOS]

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MSC World America is officially in Florida—and based on its preview cruise and the social media buzz, this new flagship has already made a huge splash in Miami. Constructed with the North American cruiser in mind, MSC World America combines the flashy design MSC is known for with American-style comfort. The ship spans 22 decks, […]

Cruise Lines Threaten Lawsuit Over Hawaii’s 11% ‘Cabin Tax’ Proposal

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Cruise lines have warned Hawaii lawmakers that they intend to sue over “unconstitutional” cruise tax bills. They have vowed to sue the state, warning it could impact cruise tourism in the Hawaiian Islands. Two Different Bills Passed It follows the passing of two separate bills in the two houses. One is a per-passenger cruise fee […]

NCL Private Island Great Stirrup Cay to Add Pool, Beach Club, and More

A large cruise ship with colorful artwork on its hull is docked at a pier surrounded by turquoise water, palm trees, and green landscaping under a clear blue sky.

Norwegian Cruise Line is investing $150 million to transform its private island, Great Stirrup Cay. New features will start rolling out later this year. The christening of Norwegian Aqua in Miami also served as the stage for unveiling major updates to Great Stirrup Cay, including progress on a new multi-ship pier and other amenities. The […]

Construction Begins on Carnival Festivale, Carnival’s Next Excel Class Ship

Carnival Festivale construction is officially underway

Carnival Cruise Line marked a key milestone in its next phase of fleet growth with the start of construction on Carnival Festivale. A steel-cutting ceremony took place today at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, officially kicking off the build for the fourth Excel-class ship in the fleet. The 180,000-gross-ton vessel is set to […]

How to Pick and Choose Between Different Disney Cruise Ships

Two people in costumes of cartoon characters, one of Donald Duck and one of Pluto, perform near a central fountain in a decorated indoor space on the Disney Fantasy Cruise. The area has a glass ceiling and several tables with people dining in the background.

Going on a cruise ship is one of the most exciting things that you can do. Now, going on a Disney cruise ship in particular is an adventure of a lifetime and is in a league of its own. If you think about Disney, even if you just think back to the movies that you […]

Federal Layoffs Could Impact CDC Cruise Ship Oversight

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Cruise ship health inspections may become the latest casualty of the Trump Administration’s government cost-cutting measures. Multiple divisions of the CDC, including the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, received “reduction in force” notices. This unit oversees the cruise industry’s Vessel Sanitation Program. The VSP conducts unscheduled cruise ship inspections and tracks outbreaks aboard […]