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Right now, passengers aboard Royal Caribbean and Holland America ships are falling ill. Norovirus cases are spiking again, with hundreds of travelers reporting vomiting, diarrhea, and disrupted vacations. The CDC is tracking these outbreaks as cruise lines scramble to contain the spread. Last year, Royal Caribbean claimed victory over norovirus with enhanced sanitation efforts, boasting…

We hear about plane crashes on the news and see dramatic cruise ship disasters in headlines, but how risky are these travel methods really? If you had to choose between soaring through the sky or sailing the open seas, which one gives you the best odds of a smooth, worry-free journey? The Numbers: Flying vs.…

MSC Cruises Makes Super Bowl Splash with Celebrity-Driven Ad Campaign MSC Cruises chose the Super Bowl for its first national ad campaign, aiming to make a significant impression in the U.S. market. The ad showcased MSC’s blend of European flair and American comfort, using the Super Bowl as a platform to increase brand recognition across…

Cruise drydocking is when a cruise ship is taken out of the water and placed in a special shipyard for maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. This happens every few years to check for underwater damage, repaint the hull, update onboard features, and ensure the ship meets safety regulations. It’s like a big check-up and renovation for…

A Cruise Nightmare: Disability Discrimination at Sea Embarkation day was supposed to be the exciting start of a Mediterranean adventure for Wendi Fletcher, but it quickly turned into a startling experience. Hailing from Manchester, England, Wendi, 54, boarded the ship with her husband, Tony. Diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) in 2019, Wendi’s life involves…

Margaritaville at Sea Updates Gratuity Rates Margaritaville at Sea has recently adjusted its gratuity rates. For standard rooms, the new rate is $20 per person, per night, while suite guests will pay $24 per night. This represents a $2 increase from previous rates of $18 and $22 respectively, marking an 11% rise for standard staterooms…

Ballerina Dances on Antarctic Cruise Ship Imagine a ballerina performing on the bow of a cruise ship in Antarctica. French dancer Victoria Dauberville did just that, turning the deck of Ponant’s Le Boréal into her stage, with photographer husband Mathieu Forget capturing the moment. Surrounded by glaciers and floating ice, Dauberville executed her routine in…

Celestyal Cruises Expands Arabian Gulf Offerings Celestyal Cruises is expanding its Arabian Gulf itineraries, increasing capacity by 10% to meet traveler demand. The new Desert Days cruise embarks on a five-day journey from Dubai on March 3, 2025, concluding in Abu Dhabi on March 7, 2025. Passengers can experience: Celestyal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Lee Haslett,…

1. The Diamond Swallower On a Caribbean cruise, a school teacher attempted to smuggle a diamond from St. Thomas. He swallowed the gem, believing he’d executed the perfect crime. However, onboard cameras captured the act, and authorities awaited his return to the ship. Law enforcement removed him from his family dinner, and he faced the…