2026 Member Choice Awards Revealed
Royal Caribbean dominates the cruise rankings, sweeping the top seven ships in the 2025 Member Choice Awards and redefining the mega-ship cruise experience.
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Entitled Grandma Sparks Cruise Controversy
A Royal Caribbean cruise guest asked thousands of passengers to skip White Night outfits for her granddaughter’s wedding—sparking debate, jokes, and cruise etiquette drama.
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Carnival Cruise Line Slams Viral Trend
Carnival Cruise Line is warning passengers about a viral TikTok trend where cruisers drag mattresses onto balcony decks to sleep under the stars. The risky behavior violates ship rules and could result in fines up to $500.
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Do Cruise Ships Still Offer Lobster Night?
Cruise lobster night used to mean unlimited lobster tails. Now major cruise lines are charging for seconds — and longtime cruisers say the tradition has changed for good. 🦞
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These Cruise Ships Earned Perfect CDC Sanitation Scores
The CDC released its latest cruise ship inspection scores. See the cleanest ships, those that barely passed, and the only vessel that failed.
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Why United’s New Ban Has Cruise Passengers Asking Big Questions
United Airlines now permanently bans passengers who refuse to use headphones onboard. Could cruise lines be next? Here’s why this travel etiquette crackdown matters for flights and cruises in 2026.
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An ENTIRE Cruise Ship Gets Arrested in China
The Chinese-owned cruise ship Blue Dream Melody was arrested at Beihai Port over a $600,000 unpaid bunker bill, highlighting cash-flow challenges and financial pressure on smaller cruise operators in China’s evolving cruise industry.
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Cruise Lines Pull Out of Puerto Vallarta After Cartel Kingpin’s Death
Cruise lines including Holland America, Princess, and Norwegian cancel Puerto Vallarta stops after cartel leader El Mencho’s death sparks violence, travel warnings, and major security concerns in Mexico’s top resort destination.
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Radiance of the Seas Executes Dramatic Rescue Near Cuba
Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas rescues six individuals from a sinking boat west of Cuba on February 15, 2026.
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A New Kind of Alaska Cruise Debut
MSC Cruises launches its Alaska debut with a science-led partnership with ORCA, deploying a Marine Mammal Observer on MSC Poesia to study whale behavior, improve crew training, and promote responsible whale watching during peak whale season.
