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Cruising offers a blend of comfort and adventure, allowing travelers to experience the world from a unique perspective. These floating cities provide relaxation and opportunities for discovery as they journey across the seas. 1. Carnival’s Unexpected Detour On May 24th, 2024, the Carnival Radiance altered its course to assist in a rescue mission. While en…

Recent Norovirus Outbreaks on Princess Cruises Ships Princess Cruises has recently experienced outbreaks of stomach illness on two of its ships: Symptoms typically included diarrhea and vomiting, consistent with norovirus infection. In response, the cruise line: The CDC confirmed these outbreaks and provided guidance on prevention, emphasizing hand washing, surface disinfection, and staying isolated when…

Current Growth and Market Dynamics The cruise industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with passenger numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, a 7% increase in passengers was observed, reaching 31.7 million. Looking ahead, projections indicate a substantial 10% capacity boost from 2024 to 2028, driven by robust demand1. Royal Caribbean and other major cruise lines…

Nice Mayor Aims to Limit Cruise Ship Traffic Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi recently voiced concerns about large cruise ships in his city. He aims to limit cruise ship stops to smaller vessels holding at most 900 passengers, citing environmental and economic impacts. Estrosi plans to: The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) responded to Estrosi’s remarks,…

Celebrity Cruises Sets Sail for River Adventures Celebrity Cruises is charting a new course in the river cruise industry with the announcement of Celebrity River Cruises, set to launch in 2027. The company’s ambitious plans include: Laura Hodges Bethge, Celebrity Cruises’ president, emphasized their commitment to combining renowned hospitality and culinary experiences with destination-rich itineraries.…

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas: Early Debut and Showcase Cruises Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas is set to debut earlier than planned on August 23, 2025. The expedited delivery allows for two new showcase cruises departing from Port Canaveral on August 23 and 27, before the official inaugural cruise on August 31. These…

The Costa Concordia Disaster and Captain Schettino’s Sentence Francesco Schettino, former captain of the Costa Concordia, received a 16-year sentence for his actions on January 13, 2012, when the ship capsized off Italy’s Giglio Island. This tragic incident resulted in the loss of 32 lives. Prosecutors charged Schettino with: They argued that his decision for…

Resorts World Cruises Cancels Dubai Voyages, Shifts to Mumbai Resorts World Cruises has announced a significant change to their schedule, cancelling 20 planned trips from Dubai. Their ship, Resorts World One, will now depart earlier than planned to homeport in Mumbai, India, starting in March. On January 22, 2025, Resorts World Cruises informed passengers of…

Cruise Passenger Arrested for Credit Card Fraud in Brazil A 41-year-old cruise passenger from Brasília, Brazil was apprehended for attempting to use fraudulent credit cards, including a virtual one issued in the U.S., to make purchases and gamble in a ship’s casino while sailing from Brazil. The suspect initially succeeded in: However, financial institutions soon…

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested in Drug Trafficking Sting Francisco Melo, a six-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, was arrested on January 23 at PortMiami following a sting operation. The arrest unfolded as Melo prepared to board Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas for the Groove Cruise electronic dance festival. The operation, conducted on December…