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MSC Cruises to Launch First Alaska Season from Seattle in 2026

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MSC Cruises has detailed plans for its first-ever Alaska season, offering seven-night sailings from Seattle from May to September 2026. In addition to these Alaskan itineraries, MSC will include two unique repositioning cruises between Miami and Seattle, allowing cruisers to experience both coasts and sail the Panama Canal. Popular ports of call include Juneau, Tracy […]

7 Confessions of a Cruise Baggage Handler

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The cruise terminal operates like a well-oiled machine, with cruise baggage handlers and shipboard staff working together to make a seamless experience for embarking and debarking passengers. This team includes crew members onboard cleaning up to 2,000 rooms, luggage delivery crew members onboard, and pier-side workers, such as embarkation staff, parking attendants, line handlers, and […]

Cruise Line Stock Benefits: Perks for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, & Norwegian

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Owning cruise line stock can possibly bring financial gains and offer little-known perks, like onboard credit. We will explore the shareholder benefits of owning stock in Carnival Corporation (CCL), Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH). There are plenty of reasons to invest in a company’s stock, but cruise lines offer a […]

Health Warning Issued for Cruise Ship Hot Tubs

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US health officials have sounded a warning about private cruise ship hot tubs. Hot tubs have been linked to multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. From November 2022 to April 2024, health inspectors recorded eight cases of Legionnaires’ disease on the same cruise ship. This was […]

Cayman Islands Consider Allowing Cruise Ship Casinos to Stay Open in Port

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Cruise passenger berths are growing, but the number of cruise ships visiting the Cayman Islands in the Western Caribbean is dropping. To address this disparity, the territory’s Minister of Tourism and Ports, Kenneth Bryan, is re-evaluating the island’s policy on cruise ship gambling. With building a modern cruise terminal, Bryan hopes that allowing cruise casinos […]

Royal Caribbean Now Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit After Crew Member Filmed Guests

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Royal Caribbean International is now facing a class-action lawsuit several weeks after a former crew member was jailed for 30 years. Crew member Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a Philippines native, was convicted of video voyeurism and producing pornography. A guest discovered a hidden camera in a stateroom bathroom on the Symphony of the Seas ship andalerted […]

The 9 Best Cruise Lines for Adults

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Cruising offers endless experiences, and while many ships cater to families, some stand out for their adult-friendly amenities and atmospheres. Some options offer premium features, exclusive spaces, and a more mature atmosphere for cruisers seeking relaxation without children around. With solo and adults-only cruising up by 45% in recent years, many cruise lines have tailored […]

Regal Princess Cancellation Leaves Cruise Passengers in Galveston Scrambling

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Princess Cruises has announced the last-minute cancellation of the Regal Princess for the October 27 sailing from Galveston, citing unforeseen technical work needed onboard. This includes 3500 new embarking passengers and 100 guests scheduled for a back-to-back sailing. Guests were told of the cancellation late Friday evening. Regal Princess Cancellation Letter A travel agent with […]

Cruise Line Reroutes Amsterdam Stop Due to Environmental Protests

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A cruise hosted by Ambassador Cruise Line introduced a last-minute change to its itinerary after learning that an environmental group might prevent its vessel from docking in Amsterdam. Ambience was initially scheduled to arrive in the Dutch capital on October 25. After hearing that Extinction Rebellion protests could hinder the vessel’s entry into the cruise […]

Carnival Cruise Passenger Arrested Following Deadly Crash in The Bahamas

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A Carnival Cruise Line cruise passenger was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and drug possession after the ATV he was driving flipped over, resulting in the death of his passenger. Chicago, Illinois, resident James Darling was in the ATV’s driver’s seat when the vehicle he was operating rolled on its side and fell on […]

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