Cruise News for the Week of March 9, 2025
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Costa Cruise Brawls Ignites the Mediterranean
Thirteen young passengers have been reported to Palermo prosecutors after a violent brawl aboard Costa Smeralda between Naples and Palermo, according to Italian authorities.
Regal Princess Finally Underway Again
The Regal Princess cruise ship dealt with continuous delays in Galveston, Texas, due to technical failures with its power generators. Read about the timeline of events, passenger frustrations, and Princess Cruises’ response.
Will Cruise Lines Finally Create a Universal No Sail List?
This ongoing story tracks a passenger-led campaign calling for a universal cruise industry No Sail List. After 177,000 views and nearly 2,500 comments, a formal report and action letter have been sent to Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess, and MSC Cruises.
PortMiami Meltdown at the Carnival Cruise Terminal
A massive fight at PortMiami involving Carnival Cruise passengers resulted in 16 guests being permanently banned. Learn what happened, why Carnival acted quickly, and what the incident means for cruise travel in 2026.
Norwegian Joy’s Alaska Arrival is Anything But Joyful
Norwegian Joy arrived late in Sitka with a dead 57.5-foot fin whale on its bow, marking the second such incident of Alaska’s 2026 cruise season.
Barcelona Draws a Line in the Sand
Barcelona plans to raise cruise passenger taxes to as much as €30 while closing cruise terminals and banning tourist apartments by 2028. Learn how the city is fighting overtourism and reshaping the future of travel.
