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106-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Returns to Pearl Harbor

Two photos: Left, a 106-year-old cruise passenger in glasses holds a model cruise ship beside a man in a captain’s uniform in a dining area. Right, the same woman smiles wearing a purple flower lei, seated indoors.

World War II Navy Nurse Alice Beck Darrow has made history at age 106, completing an emotional mission aboard Holland America Line’s Westerdam during a 28-day Legendary Glaciers and Volcanoes voyage.  When the ship arrived in Honolulu, Alice personally donated a bullet that once rested in her husband’s heart to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial […]

17 Cars Stolen From Southampton Cruise Port Parking Facility

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Seventeen vehicles were stolen from a cruise ship parking facility in Southampton, England, over a two-day period in September, leaving cruise passengers returning from their sailing without their cars. Mass Theft at Cruise Parking Facility The vehicles were taken between September 9 and September 10 from Southampton Cruise Parking Services, located on First Avenue in […]

Viral TikTok Shows Cruise Passenger Trapped Inside Water Slide Over Ocean

Two side-by-side images show a cruise passenger sliding through a transparent enclosed water slide that extends over the side of a ship above the ocean, with water and railings visible—perfect for your next viral TikTok moment.

A viral TikTok video has captured a scary moment when a cruise passenger became trapped inside a transparent water slide more than 100 feet above the roaring ocean, desperately trying to wiggle to safety. Passenger Stuck in Transparent Tube The 13-second video shows a woman trapped inside what appears to be Norwegian Cruise Line’s Ocean […]

Texas Family Faces $13K Medical Bill After Royal Caribbean Cruise

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A Texas family’s cruise vacation turned into a financial nightmare when their daughter suffered a medical emergency aboard a Royal Caribbean ship, resulting in over $13,000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses. Emergency Strikes Two Days Into Cruise Khiali Baxter was just two days and five hours into her first cruise with her boyfriend when she became […]

Man Returning from Carnival Cruise Faces Federal Charges for Illegal Images

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A cruise ship passenger has been arrested after an inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers uncovered child pornography images on his phone. He was detained at PortMiami after returning from a cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Horizon. Jason Alan Miller, 48, faces charges of transportation and possession of child pornography, according to […]

World Bank: Caribbean Cruise Revenue is World’s Lowest

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The Caribbean is the least successful region in the world in terms of revenue generated per cruise visitor. Despite being the top destination region for cruise vacations, the Caribbean has failed to fully capitalize of this, says a World Bank official. Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank director for the Caribbean says this current tourism model is […]

Carnival Cruise Line Says Missing Guest Left Ship to “Be on her Own”

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Carnival Cruise Line has issued a statement following the ongoing disappearance of a cruise guest, who left the Carnival Horizon cruise ship last week while it docked in Bonaire. Mystery has surrounded the woman’s whereabouts with local authorities including police conducting an island-wide search operation for the past few days. The cruise line says 47-year-old […]

Cruise Industry Warns of Major Disruption If PortMiami Loses Fuel Terminal

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Cruise industry leaders and other stakeholders have warned lawmakers the world’s cruise capital is facing a potential fuel supply crisis. PortMiami’s fuel bunkering supply is privately owned offsite at Fisher Island. Current owner TransMontaigne Partners recently agreed to sell it to an undisclosed buyer. New Buyer Wants to Shut Down Port’s Fuel Facility The new […]

Finding Quiet Corners: Exploring Australia’s Most Peaceful Waters by Yacht

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Australia is a treasure trove for keen explorers, especially if you fancy a bit of adventure by yacht. There are countless shorelines and winding waterways that are out of reach for cars and coaches, meaning you can discover peaceful spots most visitors never lay eyes on. Glide into calm bays and hidden coves, surrounded by […]

Cruise Passenger Dead After Fall During Alaska Hike

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A cruise guest has died and another was injured during a hiking excursion near Juneau, Alaska this week. It happened during the hike on the Mount Roberts Trail. The two men mistakenly veered off the main trail and fell, according to Alaska State Troopers. They went off trail near an aerial tramway that takes cruise […]