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Cruise Line Launches Golden Passport for Lifetime Living at Sea

A hand holds a blue passport labeled "Golden Passport" in front of a cruise ship, evoking the allure of Villa Vie Residences and dreamlike Lifetime Living at Sea, with a forested mountain and blue sky completing the scenic view.

Villa Vie Residences has announced the launch of the Golden Passport, a new program designed to make permanent living at sea more accessible. The one-time purchase plan allows travelers to join the company’s Endless Horizons program, a continuous global circumnavigation, for life. The Golden Passport offers age-tiered pricing starting at $99,999 and ranging up to […]

Cruise Guest Dies After Being Hit by Port Shuttle Bus

Two large cruise ships are docked at a port beside a terminal building under a clear sky. In the background, city structures rise behind the calm water. An American couple walks nearby, unaware of the recent port bus accident involving a cruise guest.

An elderly American couple were involved in a tragic accident at a cruise terminal in Europe, leaving one dead and the other with serious injuries. An 83-year-old woman was struck and killed by a reversing shuttle bus at the port of Livorno, Italy. Her 84-year-old husband is in hospital in a critical condition. Port Shuttle […]

Princess Cruises Expands Asia Sailings With Royal Princess Deployment

The Royal Princess, a large white cruise ship from Princess Cruises, sails across calm blue ocean water at sunset under a partly cloudy sky, with a distant city skyline hinting at exciting Asia sailings on the horizon.

Princess Cruises has announced that Royal Princess will make her debut in Southeast Asia in October 2026. The ship will homeport in Singapore for two sailings before heading south to begin her Australian season. The 3,560-passenger ship entered service in June 2013. She was christened in Southampton by the Duchess of Cambridge, now HRH The […]

Royal Caribbean Launches Kid Tracking Wristbands on Star of the Seas

An aerial view of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas cruise ship is on the left. On the right, an app interface map highlights kid tracking wristbands, with text reading, “Peace of mind, maximized. Keep tabs on your kids with Find My Kid.”.

Royal Caribbean International has rolled out a new tracking wristband for children aboard Star of the Seas, giving parents the ability to monitor their child’s location while sailing. The system, branded Find My Kid, is available for children ages 3 to 12. For a one-time fee of $14.99, families receive a waterproof Adventure Ocean WOW […]

Brilliant Lady Docks in Portsmouth Ahead of Maiden Voyage to New York City

A large modern cruise ship with red and white accents sails through a harbor near a city. A tall, white, sail-shaped tower and various buildings are visible along the shoreline under a cloudy sky.

Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, made her first U.K. appearance this morning, docking at Portsmouth International Port. Her arrival completes a fleet milestone, making Portsmouth the first port globally to host all four Virgin Voyages ships. The vessel will remain in Portsmouth for four days before setting off on her […]

Royal Caribbean Bans Rubber Ducks in Central Park on Oasis and Icon-Class Ships

Five yellow cruise ducks are arranged on and around a blue anchor tied with rope, with two large ships visible in the background on the water.

Royal Caribbean has officially banned rubber duck hunts in the Central Park areas aboard its Oasis-class and Icon-class ships. A Necessary Move The cruise line says the move is necessary to protect the live plants that make up the signature garden featured on ships like Oasis of the Seas and Icon of the Seas. Each […]

Star of the Seas Departs Port Canaveral on Inaugural Sailing

The Star of the Seas, on its inaugural sailing from Port Canaveral, cruises near a green shoreline on a sunny day. Multiple decks and colorful water slides stand out as it’s accompanied by a small tugboat in the open blue water.

Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, departed Port Canaveral over the weekend for her maiden voyage. Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel received a warm send-off from hundreds of fans gathered at Jetty Park, the port’s recreational beach and campground facility. The Port hosted a free public event called the “Star-Studded Sailabration” to mark […]

Major Hurricane Erin Scatters Cruise Ships

Satellite image of a Category 5 Hurricane with a visible eye over the Atlantic Ocean near the Caribbean islands, showing swirling clouds and bands extending outward from the storm center.

Hurricane Erin intensified into a Category 5 storm on August 16, 2025, prompting cruise lines to adjust itineraries across the Caribbean. With sustained winds reaching 160 mph, the storm surged toward the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, forcing cruise lines to reroute in the interest of passenger and crew safety. According to the National Hurricane […]

Royal Caribbean Names Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Godmother of Star of the Seas

A large, colorful Royal Caribbean cruise ship sails on calm blue ocean water under a mostly clear sky, viewed from above and behind. The upper deck features various attractions and amenities, echoing the elegance of Diana Ross in her Godmother Role.

Royal Caribbean International has named a replacement godmother for new ship Star of the Seas following original pick Diana Ross recently canceling her appearance for next week. The cruise line appointed research astronaut Kellie Gerardi as new godmother. Gerardi will christen the new ship during a ceremony in Port Canaveral which takes place as planned on […]