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Icon of the Seas Heading to Galveston in Major Royal Caribbean Expansion

A large Royal Caribbean cruise ship named "Icon of the Seas" sails on calm blue ocean water under a clear sky, with colorful water slides, expanded dining options, and outdoor decks visible on the upper levels.

Royal Caribbean announced a major deployment shift this week, revealing Icon of the Seas will sail from Galveston, Texas, starting in August 2027, bringing one of the world’s largest cruise ships to the Lone Star State for the first time. Record-Breaking Ship Coming to Texas The announcement is part of Royal Caribbean’s bold 2027-28 season […]

New Shore Excursions Debut on Celestyal’s Iconic Arabia Cruises

The Celestyal Discovery, with its blue and white hull and multiple decks, has returned to service. Featuring premium accommodations, the top deck boasts lifeboats and a pool area. Industrial buildings dot the background, all reflected in the calm waters of the port.

Celestyal has expanded its shore excursion program for the upcoming Iconic Arabia itineraries aboard Celestyal Discovery, introducing new experiences in Ras Al Khaimah as the cruise line makes its maiden visit to the UAE destination. New Tours Launch December 2025 The 1,360-passenger Celestyal Discovery will officially launch the cruise line’s three-, four-, and seven-night Iconic […]

First Cruise Ship with Passengers Returns to Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

Norovirus outbreak Holland America's Zuiderdam in San Diego

Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam arrived at Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on November 11, 2025, becoming the first cruise ship carrying passengers to return to the island following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which devastated the Caribbean island. Nearly 5,000 Boxes of Relief Supplies Delivered The ship offloaded nearly 5,000 boxes of relief supplies, including food, water, bedding, […]

MSC Orders Two More Giant Cruise Ships in $3.7 Billion Deal

MSC Cruises announced on November 12, 2025, that it has ordered two additional World Class ships from French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique in a deal worth 3.5 billion euros (approximately $3.7 billion), bringing the cruise line’s total investment in France this year to nearly 7 billion euros. World Class Fleet Expands to Eight Ships The […]

Cruise Guest among Three Dead After Wave Surges Hit Tenerife Coast

Large wave surges left three people dead, including one visiting cruise ship guest on Tenerife, the Canary Islands, with more than a dozen injured. People were swept into the sea at various coastal locations with the most serious incident on the quay at Puerto de la Cruz. Cruise Guest Died After Being Swept to Sea  […]

Live Streamers Booted from Cruise Ship After Argument Gets Physical

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

Two guests were kicked off a Royal Caribbean cruise following a physical altercation. Live streamers David Ryan and Dave Willis got into a physical fight aboard Harmony of the Seas. They were in a group of several streamers who post content to Kick and other platforms. After the fight, both were reportedly detained by ship […]

Carnival Guests File Lawsuit over Bed Bugs

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A couple are suing Carnival Cruise Line for injuries they say they suffered during a bed bug infestation in their stateroom Carnival Horizon stateroom. Catherine Shockley and William Maycock of Maryland took a cruise with the line earlier this year. They allege they woke up in discomfort and “discovered live bed bugs in multiple stages […]

McConaugheys Christen New Princess Cruise Ship in South Florida

A group stands on stage beneath a large illuminated star, as the audience watches. A screen displays the Star Princess during its ship christening, with "STAR PRINCE" glowing against a purple, sparkling background.

Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, entered service with a November 7, 2025, christening ceremony at Port Everglades. Celebrity couple Camila and Matthew McConaughey served as godparents, breaking a bottle of their Pantalones Organic Tequila against the 177,800-ton vessel’s hull. The ceremony featured a performance by nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow and concluded with a […]

Galveston Welcomes MSC as Forth Terminal Opens

msc seascape exterior

The fourth cruise terminal has officially opened at the Port of Galveston. The occasion was marked in Texas with a ribbon-cutting and welcoming ceremony for the terminal’s first homeported ship MSC Seascape. Galveston Wharves port director and CEO Rodger Rees officiated alongside Galveston mayor and other stakeholders. “This is a tremendous milestone in the port’s […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Issues Legionnaires’ Disease Warning to Passengers

A large white cruise ship labeled "EPIC" sails on calm blue ocean water under a clear sky. The Norwegian Epic features multiple decks, outdoor pools, colorful designs near the bow, new suites, and exclusive adults-only spaces.

Norwegian Cruise Line has issued a notice to current and past passengers aboard Norwegian Epic after two recent guests were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following their travels on the 4,100-passenger ship. According to a passenger email sent to the Cruise Radio tip line, the alert was sent on November 4 to guests currently sailing on […]