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An elderly couple enjoys a seaside view while seated on mobility scooters, emphasizing leisure and accessibility.
Oct 31, 2026 7 min read

Mobility Scooter Users Get a Warning!

Carnival recently sent out a reminder letter with their mobility scooter policies, warning guests that…

Cruise Ship Slams Into Two Other Ships
Oct 26, 2026 7 min read

Cruise Ship Slams Into Two Other Ships

Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships in Bremerhaven, damaging lifeboats and canceling a…

Norwegian Jewel cruise ship
Oct 23, 2026 5 min read

”Temptation” Cruise Taken Too Liberally

An Arizona orthopedic surgeon was arrested at PortMiami over alleged drug possession and trafficking before…

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas
Oct 21, 2026 5 min read

Royal Caribbean Gratuity Drama

Royal Caribbean debunks a fake tipping policy letter, corrects its 18% gratuity website error, and…

MSC Cruises Logo
Oct 20, 2026 5 min read

MSC Pulls The Plug on Match Program

MSC Cruises ended status matching in Spain, France and Italy on October 15, 2026. Find…

Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter
Oct 16, 2026 10 min read

Carnival Cuts Its Australian Cruise Fleet in Half

Carnival Cruise Line will pull Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure from Australia in March 2028. Discover why Carnival is changing its deployment, the impact of regulatory uncertainty and operating costs, and how other cruise lines are reducing their Australian presence.

A Royal Caribbean Legend Could Be Yours for $40 Million
Oct 15, 2026 7 min read

A Royal Caribbean Legend Could Be Yours for $40 Million

Former Royal Caribbean cruise ship Majesty of the Seas is listed for $40 million. Explore…

A couple walking over the Sea Walk on Regal Princess cruise ship
Oct 14, 2026 7 min read

Princess Release Exciting New Itineraries

Princess Cruises unveils its 2028–2029 Americas cruise season, featuring the Amazon River’s return, a 64-day SouthAmerica voyage, Caribbean escapes, Hawaii, and Antarctica adventures.

Un-BEE-Lievable!
Oct 13, 2026 4 min read

Un-BEE-Lievable!

A bee swarm was removed from Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas at Port Canaveral…

Phishers Target NCL Cruisers
Oct 12, 2026 7 min read

Phishers Target NCL Cruisers

Norwegian Cruise Line phishing scam emails contain real booking details. Learn the warning signs, NCL’s…

Mexico Puts Nature Before Tourism
Oct 9, 2026 6 min read

Mexico Puts Nature Before Tourism

The Mexican government recently announced that cruise ships will not be welcomed at Loreto, a…

Self-Appointed Traffic Cop Arrested in Nassau
Oct 7, 2026 3 min read

Self-Appointed Traffic Cop Arrested in Nassau

A U.S. cruise tourist was arrested in Nassau after smashing a car window while blocking…

You’re an Adult at 18—Unless You’re Booking a Cruise
Oct 6, 2026 6 min read

You’re an Adult at 18—Unless You’re Booking a Cruise

Turning 18 makes you an adult on land, but Carnival considers guests under 21 minors.…

Will the Scarlet Lady Get Seized?
Oct 5, 2026 4 min read

Will the Scarlet Lady Get Seized?

Scarlet Lady faces a reported €400,000 claim after a September 30 collision with the King…

Seattle Cruise Port Chaos!
Oct 4, 2026 5 min read

Seattle Cruise Port Chaos!

Norwegian Joy passengers faced a reported 2.5-hour customs delay at Seattle’s Pier 66. Here’s what…