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Celebrity Cruises Increases Automatic Gratuities
Celebrity Cruises has raised its automatic daily gratuities again. See the new rates, how much…
Royal Caribbean Rewrites the ABCs
Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas will replace Bonaire with the rare cruise port of…
Is Free Front-Row Theater Seating on Cruises Becoming History?
TUI Cruises is testing paid front-row theater seating aboard Mein Schiff 7, raising questions about the…
Cruise Fans vs. Cruise Lines Face Off Over Ideal Voyage Length
A new 2026 cruise survey reveals that 59% of experienced cruisers prefer 8-13 night voyages,…
Italian Police Investigate Tragedy at Sea
A 33-year-old steward was found dead aboard Celebrity Constellation in La Spezia, Italy, prompting a…
That’s Forking Gross!!
A viral Carnival Cruise buffet video showing a passenger scratching her foot with a fork…
Gulf Storm Threat Puts Cruise Passengers on Alert
A developing Gulf tropical system could impact cruise departures and itineraries across the northern Gulf…
Should You Book a Guaranteed Cabin?
Learn the pros and cons of booking a guaranteed cabin on a cruise and why…
Coast Guard Rushes to Rescue Pregnant Cruiser
A pregnant passenger was medically evacuated from Carnival Sunrise shortly after departing Miami due to…
Teaching Career Ended Over Cruise Addiction
Former Ryde Academy principal Joy Ballard has been banned from teaching after England’s Teaching Regulation…
”Free Massage” Turns Into Federal Charges
A cruise ship hairstylist faces federal charges for abusive sexual contact after allegedly assaulting passengers…
Cruiser Wins Contested Claim Against Insurance Company
A New Zealand insurer wrongly rejected a cruise ship theft claim after classifying the vessel…
There’s a New Kind of Chair Hog on Cruises
Princess Cruises is tackling a new onboard problem: buffet table hogs. See how the cruise…
Captain Arrested on Charges of Endangering Passengers
A cruise passenger fell into the water in Corfu after strong winds reportedly caused a…
Seward Mourns a Pregnant Fin Whale
Seward residents will gather to honor a pregnant endangered fin whale killed in a cruise…